Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Disneys expansion plans and the state …

Disney wants to change the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyers Island to be a cars themed land. 

But to do that, they need to change the water flow that was designed by Joe Potter, prior to park opening. 

Disney - until a few years ago - had autonomy over their water district, and could have easily approved such a a change. Actually there were 6 (at least I remember it being 6) distinct water management districts that could manage water flow as independent boards. 

But, the governor consolidated all water districts, and placed them under his control and made them political tools. 

So when Disney sought to change the Rivers of America, they submitted the proposal to the governing body… and they rejected it for reasons related to how water flows.

And now it requires more study and may impact Disneys proposed timelines for expansion. 

Ah yes, the intended consequences of the governor meddling in Disney politics.  

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