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Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
National
Skyler Swisher

Lawmakers suspect Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to take control of Disney World’s government

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida lawmakers suspect Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to replace Disney World’s special government district with a new one that he would control.

DeSantis hasn’t released a plan for the future of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which is set to be dissolved on June 1, 2023.

State Sen. Linda Stewart, an Orlando Democrat, said one scenario could involve a new state-run district with board members appointed by the governor.

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