Today the new board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District, met for the first time.
What Is Happening:
- The new board, nominated by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, met for the first time at the B Resort near Disney Springs.
- While they announced that big changes will be coming, no major decisions were made.
- Representatives of the Reedy Creek Fire Department were on hand to show their support for the new Board and express their concerns regarding resources.
- It was floated that the district have Covid-restrictions mirror state law which prohibits masks and vaccine mandates.
- There was also talk about abolishing the cities of Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake.
- It had been suggested that Disney could use their control of the cities to circumvent any challenges they have working with the new district board.
What They Are Saying:
- Josh D’Amaro, Chairman Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: The Reedy Creek Improvement District created and maintained the highest standards for the infrastructure for the Walt Disney World Resort. We are hopeful the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District will continue this excellent work and the new board will share our commitment to helping the local economy continue to flourish and support the ongoing growth of the resort and Florida’s tourism industry.