‘A huge kiss and make up:’ Disney World, Florida leaders plot expansion

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The Walt Disney Co. is gearing up to spend billions of dollars in Central Florida as part of a new development plan, ramping up speculation that the company could be eyeing a major Disney World expansion.

The agreement unveiled Wednesday calls for a $17 billion investment into Disney World over the next 10 to 20 years.

Company officials have been tight-lipped on their vision for the future, but industry insiders wonder if something big is in the works, perhaps even a fifth theme park. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney officials are striking a conciliatory tone after a two-year feud over what critics called the "don't say gay" law with dollars and cents trumping culture war issues.

"What you've seen is a huge kiss and make up between Florida and Disney," said Dennis Speigel, CEO and founder of International Theme Park Services, which provides management and development services.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/05/31/disney-world-expansion/