DeSantis Aims To End , Disney World's Special Status in Florida.<br />NPR reports Republican Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis has expanded a legislature session aimed at the state's most popular tourist attraction, Disney World.<br />NPR reports Republican Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis has expanded a legislature session aimed at the state's most popular tourist attraction, Disney World.<br />DeSantis has proposed a bill that could <br />cancel all "independent special districts" <br />in Florida formed before 1968.<br />In 1967, Walt Disney garnered support from then Florida governor Claude Kirk, .<br />subsequently taking almost complete <br />control of the over 40 square mile plot <br />of land on which Disney World sits.<br />Currently, "special districts" in Florida are exempt from nearly all state regulations.<br />Though Disney has consistently been one of the states leading businesses, DeSantis has criticized the company for its "woke" policies.<br />When Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently signaled support for the repeal of <br />Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, .<br />DeSantis said Disney had "crossed the line.".<br />According to NPR, relations between Disney and DeSantis haven't always been so tense.<br />According to NPR, relations between Disney and DeSantis haven't always been so tense.<br />Per Politico, Disney had donated $50,000 directly to DeSantis' campaign fund during the election cycle of 2020.<br />Per Politico, Disney had donated $50,000 directly to DeSantis' campaign fund during the election cycle of 2020
