Just months after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stripped Disney of its self-governing status, a neighboring theme park has been granted many of the same benefits.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted earlier this week to create a special district for the 719 acres encompassing Universal Orlando Resort and its ongoing expansion. Taxes and fees collected in that area will fund the district. All land is owned by either Universal Orlando or the company that owns the Hilton Orlando adjacent to the park.
