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Disney World is like a state within a state in Florida. The entertainment group alone has the say in the world-famous theme park. That bothers the governor – who is already at odds with Disney.
Florida’s ultra-conservative Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon take control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district. The Republicans in the Senate have passed a corresponding bill. With that Disney for his defiance of what critics are calling the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
The takeover of the Disney District was initiated last year, when the entertainment giant publicly opposed the much-criticized law, which is seen as a slap in the face of all people who don’t identify with straight or binary gender norms. Because with “Don’t Say Gay” teaching regarding sexual orientation or gender identity is banned from kindergarten to third grade and restricted in higher grades.
Disney’s previous rights have been far-reaching
Disney is Central Florida’s largest employer with nearly 75,000 employees, and the Walt Disney World Resort theme park is a tourist magnet. The approximately 100 square kilometer area near the city of Orlando is home to Disney World and several other amusement and water parks, hotels and the associated infrastructure.
Governor Ron DeSantis speaks of a “new era of accountability and transparency” in Florida
The entertainment giant, headquartered in the US state of California, had received special status with extensive self-government in Florida in 1967. Since then, the group has not only been in control of the construction of the huge amusement parks, but is also allowed to issue municipal bonds. Under the previous rules, Disney might even have built its own nuclear power plant.
Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle publicly affirmed his willingness to “work within this new framework” in the future. Beginning in June, the current governor of Florida will appoint the governing body of the special district.
rb/wa (AP, dpa Archyde.com)
