Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said coming legislation would nullify agreements that Walt Disney Co. struck in February to maintain substantial control over the land near Orlando where its theme parks are located, the latest round in a continuing battle between the governor and the entertainment giant.
Mr. DeSantis accused Disney of defying his administration and the legislature by securing those agreements with a local board whose members the company effectively selected, just weeks before a new board picked by the governor was poised to take over. The agreements, which were struck in public meetings, include a 30-year land-development contract that locks in scores of zoning, infrastructure and air rights approvals that the company might need if it chooses to expand its Walt Disney World Resort.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said coming legislation would nullify agreements that Walt Disney Co. struck in February to maintain substantial control over the land near Orlando where its theme parks are located, the latest round in a continuing battle between the governor and the entertainment giant.
Mr. DeSantis accused Disney of defying his administration and the legislature by securing those agreements with a local board whose members the company effectively selected, just weeks before a new board picked by the governor was poised to take over. The agreements, which were struck in public meetings, include a 30-year land-development contract that locks in scores of zoning, infrastructure and air rights approvals that the company might need if it chooses to expand its Walt Disney World Resort.