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The recent overhaul signals a turning point. The state of Florida has taken steps to remove Disney’s unchecked power, requiring all special districts to adhere to standard legal and financial oversight. This means increased transparency, accountability, and compliance, which Disney fought vigorously to avoid.
The discrepancy between the special privileges afforded to Disney and the ordinary regulations governing other districts raises questions about fairness, legality, and accountability. The audit underscores that Disney’s special district was an exceptional, privileged zone that operated with minimal oversight—until it was too late.