I love this topic and all of the well thought out comments and opinions. I find this very fascinating from a strategic standpoint of both the company (Dis) and the Fl State Government. What is most interesting is the local government being mum on the subject right now and we will have to wait and see where they land in the overall discussion.
IMHO, and only an opinion, is going to be the DIS Stock price tomorrow at close. As of today, and as news spread of the special session, stock price dropped by more than $7.00. The over under by close tomorrow is another $20.00 sending the stick price down to nearly $100.00 /share. That damage, and to quote the movie Avatar, “…but there’s one thing that shareholders hate more than bad press and that’s a bad quarterly statement”.
Whether we agree with the current move or not, for all of us (me included) who wanted Chapek out the door a few months ago, and even now, should have been careful what we wished for. I believe that will happen now more than ever, but at what cost for our wish? Likely increased property taxes, less road maintenance or increased, Fire and EMS being serviced by “the next on the run card” and not RCFD, and likely re-assessment of property as a whole, all to be passed onto the consumer with the statement, “You can thank DeSantis”.
Again, this is only my opinion like so many others. I applaud all who are contributing to this string / topic as we are owners, patreons and consumers with a love for Disney, and those things which affect our Happy Place.