Florida Might Return Disney’s Special Privileges After CEO Bemoans Company’s Political Activism; But There’s A Huge Catch

Lawmakers in Florida are currently working to reverse the state government’s move to end the Reedy Creek Improvement District, a special zone that hosted Disney theme parks and allowed the entertainment conglomerate to enjoy taxation and regulatory privileges, according to a report from the Financial Times.

The pivot from state lawmakers came after Disney voiced opposition earlier this year to a Florida law prohibiting instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for students between kindergarten and third grade.

Last week, however, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, who caved to activists within the company and rebuked Florida over the law, was unexpectedly ousted and replaced by his predecessor, Bob Iger.