In the midst of a political feud between the company and the governor, Florida legislators moved to remove Walt Disney from its special self-governing status.

Disney was given the authority to impose taxes, develop pavements, and regulate facilities on the grounds of its amusement park as a result of this status.

The decision is largely interpreted as retaliation for Disney's objection to legislation that prohibits the discussion of sexual orientation in elementary school settings.

The state House passed legislation on Thursday, at the request of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, that would strip the firm of its near-total control over the special area where Disneyland is located.

It had recently been approved by the Senate. The Reedy Creek Improvement District was established in 1967 as a result of a partnership between the state and Disney.

Governor DeSantis has already stated that he will pass the bill into legislation. The special district will be dismissed in June next year, as a result of the vote.

Disney could practically function as its own city administration, with its own supervisory board and fire department, and could even develop its own airport if it so wished, given its special status.

For nearly half a century, it had liberated the amusement conglomerate from almost all institutional interference, saving it tens of millions of dollars in fees and taxes.

It's also why Disney picked Florida to establish its parks, where it's now the state's biggest employer, supporting over 80,000 employees.

However, Disney's particular connection with the state is in jeopardy as a result of its opposition to DeSantis' signing of a gender and sexuality awareness legislation last month.

Critics have called it the "Don't Say Gay" bill, despite the fact that it is officially known as the Parental Rights in Education Law.

It states that between kindergarten and third grade, when schoolchildren are between the ages of five and nine, it is illegal to teach about gender or sexuality.

It also urges school districts to steer clear of LGBT issues "when not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for children."

The bill also covers student supportive services, such as counseling, and enables parents to sue institutions directly if they consider a teacher has violated the law.

Critics argued that the legislation will marginalize and stigmatize LGBT youth, while advocates argue that it will safeguard them from age-improper content.

Disney first remained silent on the bill but changed its mind after staff demanded to condemn it.