Overview

• The appointment requires confirmation by the Florida Senate, and no confirmation date has been set.
• The selection follows years of public conflict that began after Disney opposed the 2022 Parental Rights in Education law and continued through a 2024 legal settlement.
• As a UCF trustee, Vahle would serve on an influential, unpaid board that oversees the university’s programs, finances, personnel, and long‑term planning.
• Vahle has led Walt Disney World since 2020, has worked at Disney since 1990, serves on the Rollins College Board of Trustees, and holds degrees from Auburn University and Rollins College.
• UCF maintains close ties to Disney through its Rosen College of Hospitality Management and the Disney Aspire tuition program, while state appointees continue to oversee Disney’s local governing district.