Disney and Florida Governor Reach Truce, Ending Two-Year Battle over Walt Disney World’s Governance
ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has reached a settlement agreement with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the special district that governs Walt Disney World. In this truce, both parties have decided to drop the lawsuits they filed against each other and work on negotiating new development agreements for the wide area that encompasses the Orlando theme parks. Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World, expressed his satisfaction with the deal, stating that it “opens a new chapter of constructive engagement” with the state government. Vahle emphasized that the agreement will enable continued investment, job creation, and … Read more