Disney World

Democratic lawmakers say the dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District will be increased taxes for residents of Orange and Osceola Counties.

Orange and Osceola counties could take on a massive debt held by Disney now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill revoking Disney World's special regulatory status.

Florida lawmakers have cleared the way to punish the Walt Disney Corporation for its opposition to a new state law that limits school instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation. The proposals strip Disney of its ability to collect taxes and issue bonds, and eliminate a social media carveout for theme parks.

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' flexed his power this week in Tallahassee as lawmakers okayed the governor's controversial redistricting plan and curbed Disney's special jurisdiction.

It eliminates the self-governed districts by June 2023 and could have huge tax implications for Disney.

They are now optional for vaccinated guests in indoor locations and on Disney transportation.

DeSantis says after more than five decades, he’s asked the legislature to consider reincorporating this area back into Orange and Osceola counties.

Disney this week announced its plans to build more than 1,300 affordable housing units near Flamingo Crossings and the theme parks.

On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss Disney workers' response to Florida legislation that would ban classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, along with a new report on climate change.

It stems from LGBTQ advocates and Disney employees questioning CEO Bob Chapek’s slow response in publicly criticizing Florida legislation that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

It's in response to what they say is CEO Bob Chapek’s slow response in publicly criticizing the legislation.

Vaccinated parkgoers can ditch their masks both indoors and outdoors starting Thursday as COVID-19 continues to wane in Florida.