Overview
- The Walt Disney Co. filed multiple cases in Orlando Circuit Court contesting 2025 assessments for its theme parks, resorts and other properties at Walt Disney World.
- Challenged taxable values include Magic Kingdom at $621 million, EPCOT at $794 million, Hollywood Studios at $639 million and Animal Kingdom at $495 million, with filings also covering Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon and several hotels.
- Disney paid more than $105 million in 2025 property taxes as required before suing and is seeking reassessments, refunds of any overpayments and reimbursement of legal costs.
- The company argues appraisals improperly include intangible business value such as brand and workforce, a point judges have previously favored, while a related Yacht & Beach Club case remains before the Sixth District Court of Appeals.
- The suits name Property Appraiser Amy Mercado and allege her office failed to use professionally accepted appraisal practices, a claim she has disputed, with officials warning the outcome could cost Orange County Public Schools tens of millions.