Disney struck a secret deal that allows Disney to set its own utility rates at its own Orlando-based theme parks, officials said.
DeSantis has waged war on Disney over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill.Disney opposed the initial bill, which causes DeSantis to wage a campaign to strip Disney of some of the special tax statuses it has in Florida. He alsoquietly struck a new deal
for the land Disney World occupies in March, protecting its status for the foreseeable future. According to the board chairman, it inked the utilities deal at the same time. At the same meeting, Garcia also laid out its blueprint for changes to the district, many of which are likely to be opposed by Disney World. They included zoning changes and hiring an “independent rate consultant” to scrutinize how the district-owned utility company sets its rates,Disney quietly struck a deal to retain the powers over its special tax district, and it now controls its own utility rates, as a result, officials said.
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