Disney announced on Thursday that it canceled plans for a new campus near Orlando, Florida. Details here:
Thursday, May 18, 2023 8:52PM
People visit Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Friday, April 22, 2022.The Lake Nona campus, announced in 2021, was set to host employees from Disney's Parks, Experiences and Products division. The company previously delayed the opening of the campus to 2026.
The announcement comes amid an ongoing dispute between Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney over the company's special district in the state.
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