Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' new oversight board has discovered another ‘11th hour agreement’ that allows Disney to set its own utility rates at its Orlando theme parks, the board's chairman said
People gather ahead of the "Festival of Fantasy" parade at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo
"Last Friday afternoon I learned for the first time about one of these new 11th hour agreements entered into between Disney and the district. This one relates to our utility services," Garcia said. "We'll have to evaluate the legality of that agreement, that essentially enables Disney to set their utility rates.The board was established to provide state oversight of a special district around Walt Disney World.
He has previously complained about an agreement Disney made with outgoing board members to preserve the company's option to add a fifth major theme park and more retail space and hotel rooms at the resort.State Republicans last year began targeting Disney after it publicly clashed with DeSantis over a law that restricts classroom instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
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