In a statement on Thursday, DeSantis said that he had instructed state officials to “immediately start reviewing the feasibility of canceling the Disney World Development Agreement,” which allows the company to operate its theme parks and resorts in Florida. He accused Disney of failing to meet its commitments to provide jobs and investment in the state and said that the company had been “unresponsive” to his requests for information.
The governor also took aim at Disney’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that the company had not done enough to protect its employees and visitors. He cited reports of outbreaks at Disney World and criticized the company’s policy of requiring guests to wear masks, calling it “ridiculous.”
Disney has not yet commented on DeSantis’ announcement, but the company has previously defended its actions in Florida. In a statement last month, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said that the move to relocate jobs to the state would “create thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities,” and that the company remained committed to its Florida operations.
It is unclear what impact the governor’s move will have on Disney’s operations in Florida, which are a major source of revenue for the state. However, the decision is likely to fuel tensions between the company and the state government, and could lead to further scrutiny of Disney’s business practices.
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