{"id":2065378,"date":"2023-10-12T18:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T22:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-giving-universal-orlando-resort-special-tax-district-in-similar-vein-to-disneys-former-one\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T18:52:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T22:52:39","slug":"florida-giving-universal-orlando-resort-special-tax-district-in-similar-vein-to-disneys-former-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-giving-universal-orlando-resort-special-tax-district-in-similar-vein-to-disneys-former-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida grants Universal Orlando Resort a special tax district, following in the footsteps of Disney&#8217;s previous arrangement."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fflorida-giving-universal-orlando-resort-special-tax-district-in-similar-vein-to-disneys-former-one%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2065378&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Universal Orlando Resort to Receive Benefits from New \u200bDistrict Approved by \u2062Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Exciting news \u2064for Universal Orlando Resort! The state of\u2062 Florida has given the green light to a \u200bbrand new district\u200b that will bring a host of benefits \u2062to the \u2063resort, similar to those enjoyed by Walt Disney World in\u2062 the\u200d past.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The Shingle Creek Transit &#038; Utility Community Development\u2063 District<\/h3>\n<p>This new district,\u200c known as the Shingle Creek Transit \u2062&#038; Utility Community Development District, \u200cis set to become a game-changer for Universal Orlando.\u2064 The district will be governed\u200b by a board consisting of Universal\u200d employees,\u2062 with\u200d Universal itself owning the majority of the \u2063district&#8217;s land. And that&#8217;s not all &#8211; the\u2062 district will\u200b also be\u2063 home to Universal Orlando&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-giving-universal-orlando-resort-special-tax-district-in-similar-vein-to-disneys-former-one\/\" title=\"Florida grants Universal Orlando Resort a special tax district, following in the footsteps of Disney's previous arrangement.\">highly anticipated theme park<\/a>, Epic Universe, which is\u2064 currently in the works.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This approval and the\u2063 involvement of Universal employees on the district&#8217;s board are particularly significant due to the ongoing legal \u200ddispute \u2063between Florida Governor Ron\u2064 DeSantis and\u200b the Walt Disney Company.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Legal Battle with Disney<\/h3>\n<p>Earlier this year, Governor DeSantis \u2062signed a law that transformed the Reedy Creek Improvement District into the \u200dCentral Florida Tourism Oversight District, replacing\u200b the existing board \u200bmade up \u200dof \u200dWalt Disney World employees with new members appointed by himself.\u200b This move sparked a lawsuit from Disney,\u2063 claiming a violation of their First Amendment \u2063rights and \u200daccusing \u200bthe\u2063 government of using its power against \u200dthem for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-calls-for-bob-iger-to-drop-disney-lawsuit-says-hes-moved-on\/\" title=\"DeSantis urges Iger to let go of Disney lawsuit, claims he has 'moved on'.\">expressing unpopular political views<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While the lawsuit initially had five counts, four of them have \u200dbeen dropped. \u2064However, \u2063tensions \u2062between Disney and \u2064the Florida government \u2064remain high.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The feud \u200bbetween Disney and Florida began when \u2063Disney spoke\u200c out against Florida&#8217;s\u2063 Parental \u200bRights in Education law, which restricts certain topics \u200dfrom being taught to\u2064 young students. Interestingly, Universal Orlando Resort and its parent company Comcast did\u200b not release any statements regarding this law.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Governor DeSantis is currently \u2062running in the \u20622024 presidential race, \u200dcompeting against other prominent Republicans\u200b such as former President Donald Trump, former United \u200bNations Ambassador Nikki Haley, Senator Tim\u2062 Scott, and Vivek Ramaswamy.<\/p>\n<p>Epic Universe, \u2063the highly anticipated fourth park in Universal Orlando Resort, is set to\u2062 open \u200dits doors in 2025. This \u200cnew addition will \u200cjoin the ranks\u200b of \u200cUniversal Studios Florida, Islands \u2064of Adventure, and Volcano Bay,\u2062 the resort&#8217;s thrilling water park.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Examiner has reached out to Governor DeSantis&#8217;s office, Walt Disney World, and\u200c Universal Orlando Resort\u2063 for \u2064their comments on this matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read \u2063more from The\u2062 Washington\u200d Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What advantages does the governance structure of the district provide for Universal Orlando\u200d Resort?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Universal Orlando Resort in the Shingle Creek Transit &#038; Utility Community Development District is a significant development that will undoubtedly benefit the resort and its visitors \u2064in various ways.<\/p>\n<p>One of the \u2063primary benefits\u2063 of this new district is \u2062the potential for transportation improvements. Universal Orlando Resort has become a popular tourist\u2063 destination, attracting millions\u2063 of visitors each year. \u200bHowever, with increased\u2064 popularity comes \u2064increased traffic congestion and the need for efficient transportation options. The Shingle Creek Transit\u200b &#038; \u200bUtility Community Development District\u2062 aims to address \u200bthis issue by implementing improved\u200c transportation \u200dsystems, including a transit network and utility infrastructure. This\u200c will not only ease traffic flow but also enhance\u200b accessibility for both tourists and local residents, thereby improving the overall visitor \u2063experience.<\/p>\n<p>Another advantage of the \u200bdistrict is the governance\u2064 structure.\u200b With Universal employees forming the majority of the board, the resort will \u2064have a direct say in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/listen-elon-musk-presses-robinhood-ceo-about-gamestop-fiasco-restricted-trading\/\" title=\"LISTEN: Elon Musk Presses Robinhood CEO About GameStop Fiasco, Restricted Trading\">decision-making process<\/a>. This ensures \u200dthat the interests and needs of Universal Orlando Resort \u2064are adequately represented, allowing for\u2064 more targeted and tailored developments that align with the resort&#8217;s vision and goals. This level \u200dof control and\u200b influence over \u200bthe district\u2062 will\u200c undoubtedly\u200d benefit Universal Orlando Resort in \u200dterms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-hires-advisers-to-polish-her-image-reports\/\" title=\"Kamala Hires Advisers To Polish Her Image: Reports\">long-term planning<\/a> and expansion.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the district will \u200calso house\u200c Universal Orlando&#8217;s highly anticipated theme park, Epic Universe. This new addition to the Universal Orlando Resort will\u2064 undoubtedly attract even more\u200d tourists and guests, further \u2064boosting the local economy and creating more job opportunities.\u2063 The presence of \u2064Epic Universe\u2062 within \u2063the district\u2064 will help \u200dsolidify Universal Orlando \u200cResort&#8217;s position as a leading theme park \u200cdestination and contribute to its continuous growth and success.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the approval of the Shingle Creek Transit &#038; Utility Community Development District is a significant \u200dmilestone for\u2062 Universal \u2064Orlando Resort. The implementation \u200dof improved transportation systems, the resort&#8217;s involvement in governance, and the addition \u200bof Epic Universe will undoubtedly enhance the visitor experience, attract more tourists, \u2063and \u2062contribute to the economic development of the region.\u200d With this new district, \u200cUniversal\u2064 Orlando Resort is poised\u200b to continue its growth and\u200d solidify its status\u200b as a premier entertainment destination in Florida \u200band beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>, the district will have the authority to issue bonds for infrastructure projects and collect taxes to fund those projects. This will allow Universal Orlando Resort to have more control over its development and ensure the necessary resources are available for future growth and expansion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2065379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2065378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2065378"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065378\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2065379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2065378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2065378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2065378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}