Taxes Archives

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Voting Today on Proposed Property Tax Cuts for Walt Disney World and Other Constituents

July 26, 2023

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors will vote at today’s meeting on the proposed property tax cuts for the district’s stakeholders, which includes Walt Disney World. District Administrator Glen Gilzean, Jr. officially presented the FY2024 budget today. The district’s 2024 fiscal year begins on October 1, 2023. The proposed millage rate (tax … Read more

GOP-Proposed Florida Timeshare Valuation Bill Would Give Large Tax Breaks to Disney, Among Others

April 25, 2023

As reported by the Orlando Business Journal this morning, a Florida bill sponsored by Representative Randy Fine (Republican — Palm Bay) would redefine the way timeshare properties are valued in the state, consequently allowing the potential for massive tax breaks to entities in the state such as Walt Disney World, Hilton Grand Vacations, Marriott Vacations … Read more

Anaheim Government to Vote on New Admissions Tax That May Increase Ticket Prices at Disneyland Resort

July 15, 2022

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The City of Anaheim is due to vote on a proposed new “admissions tax” that may cost guests more to get into Disneyland Resort. The new ordinance would apply a 2% tax to ticket sales for any venues with a capacity of 15,000 or greater. It would be added as an amendment to the Anaheim … Read more

Disney Files Lawsuits Against Orange County Property Appraiser

June 18, 2022

According to Florida Politics, Disney filed ten lawsuits against Property Appraiser Amy Mercado last week over the property taxes of various Walt Disney World resort hotels in Orange County, Florida. This is not the first lawsuit of this nature Disney has filed. Disney claims the taxes are “excessive”, and wants to have the taxes they … Read more