Disney and Florida officials have agreed to settle in a legal battle over the special tax district that houses the entertainment giant’s landmark resort.
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board sued Disney over an agreement that the previous board members struck with the corporation before they were replaced by Governor Ron DeSantis. The new settlement, which voided the previous agreement, was hailed by both Disney and DeSantis’ office.
DeSantis communications director Bryan Griffin said that Disney conceded that the settlement makes the previous agreement “null and void.”
“No corporation should be its own government,” Griffin told National Review. “Moving forward, we stand ready to work with Disney and the District to help promote economic growth, family-friendly tourism, and accountable government in Central Florida.”
Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff…
