DeSantis' Central Florida Tourism District wants to do away with benefits now
Tell us what you think of this proposed change.
DeSantis' Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board
When the state of Florida dismantled the Reedy Creek Improvement District, they replaced it with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD for short). Essentially, it is now the governing body for Disney World. Any new construction, laws, or amendments Disney wants to make will now have to go through the CFTOD.
Of course, with Disney no longer its own governing body, some issues have popped up. This is not at all surprising, especially when you consider that the five board members were all appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
They now propose Disney do away with a certain benefit.
Proposed Elimination of Employee Benefits
Today, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District submitted a referral to the Florida Inspector General regarding millions of dollars' worth of perks and benefits that the former Disney-controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District funneled back to Disney.
Disney sent the CFTOD a bill for $492,382.96 for "Q1 FY22 Tickets." That is not including merchandise, tickets, and hotel discounts. In the past, Disney used tax-payer money to provide RCID employee (NOT Disney Cast Members) benefits like season passes and merchandise/food/hotel discounts. In 2022 alone, it cost taxpayers over $2.5 million.
Now, Disney expects the CFTOD to pay that bill as it is now the governing body.
The media release states,
In addition to constituting unethical benefits and perks, the scheme raises significant questions regarding self-dealing as the board members were only permitted a maximum of $100 per month in compensation per the Reedy Creek Improvement District Act.
Immediately upon discovering the scheme, the CFTOD set in motion plans to eliminate it. All CFTOD employees who require access to Disney premises to perform their official duties will still be able to access them.
Do you think Disney is scheming? Or, is the CFTOD complaining? Let us know in the comments below.
If you think Desantis gives two craps about Florida children or residents you have not been paying attention. He is allowing roads to be paved with radioactive phorphus from sugar farms, he is in a fight with the biggest employer of his state and money maker for the state, he has an insurance crisis in the state, the state is having outbreaks of Dengue fever, maleria, leprosy there are over 5000 teaching positions vacant because of his stupid ass war on woke, Florida is the only state with an inflation issue, fees go up every year along with a three percent tax increase the state is facing having to pay for many lost lawsuits because of his antics but yes by all means worry about drag story time,books and the free speech rights a cartoon mouse. Sadly under Desantis and the state gop Florida has become a cesspool of fear hate and ignorance.
Absolutely and now he's turned over some of the central Florida national parks to private concessions who are raising entry fees by 50%. What's gonna happen to FL while he's here. God help us.
Desatan just talked all bullshit on the debate stage about everything he's going to do the 1st day as President, not going to happen, and if he thinks all this will be done in one day he's got another thinking coming just like his mentor Trump he said he was going to do a lot of things his first day and nothing got done. Only thing Desatan can do is finish fuckin up Florida he's been doing a good job at that now and God help us IF and that's a big IF he makes President the world will go to hell in a hand basket. He couldn't give any answer to any questions he was asked diddy diddle around the questions and didn't actually have any answers. Dictator, narcissist, hypocrite, bully fits him perfectly
DeSantis is retaliating against Disney for defending some of their employees. He should not be allowed to use his political office to do this. He is using his office as Governor to push his beliefs on everyone and if you don't agree with him, he will use it to punish you. He even passed a new law that allows him to keep his office as he tries to run for President. He just does things to benefit himself. This should not continue to be allowed.
DeSantis has and is totally overstepping his authority. President? Not in a million years. Can you imagine if he tried to railroad Monsanto or other large corporations? Not good for capitalism and definitely not good for Florida or the American people.
People like Desantis are setting us back decades and until they reprimand him for his unconstitutional policies and actions, I will have no faith in our government. He has done more damage than anything. People like this should not be in politics especially these kind of high level positions. A disgrace.
I agree 100% Desantis is nothing more than a bully Fascist. How stupid to pick a fight with your biggest employer and draw to our state that thrives on Tourism!! He has ruined Florida
Taxpayers Money should NEVER EVER be USED to fund freebies for Anyone!!!
The reason DeSantis started the feud with Disney was they vowed to repeal a law DeSantis pushed into existence. In the process he violated Disney's right of free speech. DeSantis is a dictator stomping on our rights. He is power hungry, discriminatory and if things don't go his way, he retaliates. That is scary and with that prideful attitude, he could start World War III. Please, rethink who you support.
How funny it's obvious that you are oblivious to the fact that DeSantis is the one who's grooming your children he has decided that he's the one who knows what's best for them and rather than like Disney offer them the opportunity to see things enjoy things he is demanding that certain books not be read Are Made available history lessons are having blocks of History erased all because DeSantis believes he knows what's best at least with Disney you have a choice
Patricia, what school do you know that was or is teaching 3rd graders about being gay or gender identity? The law was only for grand standing. It was never needed in the first place. As for Disney, the CEO stood up for its employees. It wasn't even his stance. He could care less, but his employees didn't like it and he did the right thing by keeping them happy and speaking out against the flawed and unnecessary bill. Just like this Woke crap he keeps speaking about. He doesn't even know the origin of it and I encourage you to look it up yourself. He just lies a lot and avoid tough questions. Not representing the people of Florida.
So the only taxpayer for Reedy Creek, which was paid for by a special property tax assessment on land owners in Reedy Creek, was the Disney corporation. Disney was, correct me if I am wrong, the only land owner in Reedy Creek.
Seems like Disney is only trying to recoup the costs of a benefit that they had previously given and now want the state to pay for it. Disney likely gave this benefit to the Reedy Creek employees seeing how they were pseudo Disney employees and it was good for morale and retention of the employees to Reedy Creek
What is Disney going to your children ? Living in the real world. You should be concerned that your kids are not learning t true history as it actually happened.
For sure, Disney, educational system, changing US history, AP cultural history, a woman’s choice. How can we accept this conduct from a presidential candidate, what destructive policies could be enacted. Wake up Floridians, he’s not promising good will, he wants to take away many freedoms. Yeah any business that doesn’t go along with the Desantis rules are being challenged.
I feel De-DaSantis’ wife is running the show. He is her puppet. He is very bad for Florida. Just look what he has done to New College. He and Corcoran has made this once great college into a chaotic political stunt. Both need to go!!!
Well said,this dude not a real man but dude have not done shit but destroyed fla period
Who is the taxpayer in this article? almost exclusively WDW. So what, let them have it. Ron D taking more perks from real Floridians.
I believe every individual on the so called tourism (because none of their policies help to attract tourists) should be sued for attempting to devalue Disney Stock.
Desantis is a complete Ahole. He cares nothing for the people of Florida and now is running for President. Surely people must realize that he is only concerned about himself and the power he wants. Years ago I MAY have voted for him, but now NO WAY!!!
I’m with DeSantis. Protecting our children goes over everything else. I used to trust Disney, but now, after watching them working on their new “agenda,” I don't want them as kids' influencers.
Desantis is a bully and a dictator. The country needs to beware. He is a terror to Florida and is brainwashing the children with his beliefs. He may be proud he is Catholic, but he is an embarassment to Catholic Christians. He spreads hate.
Can someone tell me Ron Dasantis has done for Florida as the Governor. Everyday he takes away something from the people. Why!!’ Can’t run his state and has the nerve to try and run for president he is a Ass hole and needs to be stopped. Leave Disney alone at least the like ALL people unlike his prejudice ass. Can’t stand him
DeSantis is destroying Florida
I think DeSantis is a wolf in sheep's clothing, I wouldn't trust him. He I think is another trump, it's all about him. What he has done is affect business , and his state economy, and taking benefits away, doesn't get employees , discourages help. He is piece of work, and is not good for Florida or America.
I think Desantis should have left well enough alone. He knows how to screw up too many things. He cannot even have his bid for presidency work . He should go live south of the border and fix there problems.
Dasantis needs to go worst governor ever hope he goes to jail for stealing FL tax payer money to be president don't worry about Disney
Isn’t it as simple as: before they were Disney employees and now they’re not? I’m assuming it was money that never made it to the state of Florida through taxes, because it was considered an operating cost, not that it cost the state taxpayers that amount for Reedy Creek employees to have those benefits. That just sounds like business to me. If that’s all correct, I’m not defending either side… it’s just logic. Why can’t people just leave things alone and not make everything divisive? (Not KtP…or anyone specific…just the culture.)
So, it’s like your employee offering 10 percent off a bottle of water in an employee cafe and charging 5 bucks for it. Who’s really benefiting, except this is with taxes. Quite the grey area that should not have been happening and dealt with differently when taxes directly involved.
They complain after all you didn't hear Reedy Creek complain
So Disney was "giving" these people park tickets, but charging for them? What is the incremental cost of a park entry to Disney? Almost nothing? Maybe a net profit if the person buys f&b? This sounds very shady.
It's ALL ABOUT ALMIGHTY TAX DOLLAR. SCHEMING or COMPLAINING ALL OUR LIVE LONG DAYS. GOD BLESS US.
I don't see how this governor and his actions are legal and he can take over a business for the awful reason he did. Everyone who owns a business should be scared.
Ron Desantis is a POS
They should get the benefits, they accept low pay because of the benefits