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Disney Employees Love Florida Despite Corporate Investment Cancellation

Disney’s recent cancellation of a billion-dollar plan to develop a Lake Nona corporate facility in Florida has caused a stir. The move is believed to be connected to the company’s feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who revoked several of Disney’s legal privileges in the state after the company campaigned against his education reform plan. However, one Florida realtor has revealed that Disney employees who have moved to the Orlando metropolitan area have no intention of leaving, despite the cancellation.

Why Disney Employees Love Florida

Many of the Disney employees who moved to Florida were encouraged to do so by the company, having relocated from California. Realtor Ken Pozek has been helping these employees move and has been surprised by their love for Florida. “It was a slower pace of life, great weather, more stuff to do, more affordable,” he said.

What’s Next for Disney Employees?

Disney executive Josh D’Amaro has indicated that employees who were made to move to Florida may be authorized to move back to California. However, it remains unclear how the company will handle employees who have since taken a liking to Florida and don’t intend on returning to Disney’s Burbank, California headquarters.

Florida’s Growing Popularity

Despite the cancellation of the Lake Nona project, Florida remains a popular destination for many. The state was the fastest-growing in the nation in 2022, according to the Census Bureau. Meanwhile, California’s population declined for the third straight year in 2022, according to KTLA-TV, citing Census Bureau data.

DeSantis Criticizes Disney

A representative for Governor DeSantis criticized Disney after the cancellation of the Lake Nona project, taking aim at the company’s commitment to political partisanship over the interests of its employees. “Given the company’s financial straits, falling market cap, and declining stock price, it is unsurprising that they would restructure their business operations and cancel unsuccessful ventures,” the representative said.

Conclusion

Despite the cancellation of the Lake Nona project, Disney employees in Florida are happy to stay put. The state’s growing popularity and appeal to former Californians have made it a desirable place to live and work. It remains to be seen how Disney will handle employees who have no intention of leaving Florida.