Disney previously had controlled the board for its 55-year existence. In retaliation, Florida lawmakers passed, and DeSantis signed, legislation reorganizing Disney World's company-controlled government, allowing the governor to appoint the five members of the Board of Supervisors. Wednesday's meeting continued a battle pitting prospective presidential candidate DeSantis and Republican state lawmakers against Disney that started last year when the entertainment giant publicly opposed what critics call the state's "Don't Say Gay" legislation, which barred school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Retaliation for opposing "Don't Say Gay" law Hours after the board meeting ended Wednesday, the company announced that groundbreaking would be next year with the first units finished in 2026. Florida governor signs bill putting Disney district under state control 00:28ĭisney also said last year it would donate almost 80 acres (32 hectares) for the construction of 1,400 affordable housing units by a third-party developer.
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