Florida Concludes Disney’s Reedy Creek District Broke No Laws

A state investigation found no criminal activity but highlighted blurred boundaries between Disney and its former self-governing district.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement closed its investigation into Disney's former Reedy Creek Improvement District, citing no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
The probe, initiated by Governor Ron DeSantis in April 2023, focused on Disney's involvement in the district's operations and compliance with laws and ethics requirements.
The investigation noted a 'blurring of the lines' between Disney and the district, including shared legal representation and financial benefits from district purchases.
Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature restructured the district in 2023, renaming it the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and appointing a new board of state allies.
The feud between Disney and DeSantis, which began over Disney’s opposition to Florida’s 2022 Parental Rights in Education law, has since de-escalated with both sides dropping lawsuits and Disney committing $17 billion to park investments.