Disney canceled a million-dollar investment in Florida and relocated 2,000 employees amid its dispute with DeSantis.

Lake Nona, Fla. – Disney Canceled nearly $900 million worth of investments in Florida and relocated 2,000 employees. Local authorities regretted this decision and They criticized the lack of an “inclusive environment” with the business community.

“Considering the significant changes that have taken place since the announcement of the project, A New leadership and changing business conditions, We have decided not to proceed with the construction of the campus. It wasn’t an easy decision, but I think it’s the right one,” Disney Parks President of Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro said in a letter to employees.

Development has been announced for the area in 2021 Lake Nona, north of the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, and intended to house employees of the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division. The company had previously delayed opening the campus until 2026.

The company asked about 2,000 Southern California employees to move into the planned roughly 60-acre campus.

“as a consequence, We no longer ask our employees to relocate. For those who have already moved, we will discuss your situation individually opportunity to move them again”, Part of the report says.

“I am confident in the direction of our Walt Disney World business. We plan to invest $17 billion and create 13,000 jobs over the next ten years. I hope we can do that,” the spokesperson adds.

Disney is also closing its experience Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World, A hotel inspired by Star Wars.

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings lamented Disney’s decision to invest in its new campus $867 million.

“It’s unfortunate that Disney didn’t move forward with the construction From the Lake Nona campus. These are the consequences of an inclusive and collaborative working environment between the State of Florida and the business community. We will continue to work closely with our valued partners at Disney,” Demings said in a statement.

In response, the governor said that Reedy Creek, an autonomous district overseen by Disney, and Appointed a committee to oversee municipal services in theme parks.

Before DeSantis’ board was installed, Disney struck a last-minute deal that stripped the new board of supervisors of its power.

According to DeSantis’ board, Disney’s move to retain control of its properties was illegal.

Disney maintains that all agreements made with the previous board are legal and approved in a public forum.

DeSantis, with Wilton SimpsonFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner said Disney seeks to exempt parks from attraction inspections

He also suggested the new board or lawmakers could take other steps to turn Disney’s 27,000 acres in central Florida into a state park, a competing theme park or a prison. “I think the possibilities are endless,” DeSantis said.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said any action against the company that threatens jobs is not only “anti-business” but “anti-Florida.”