Disney cancels plans for $1 billion campus, 2,000 jobs in Florida
Walt Disney Co is scrapping plans to build a nearly $1 billion corporate campus in central Florida that would have housed 2,000 employees, according to an e-mail to employees.
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Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) is scrapping plans to relocate 2,000 jobs to Florida in part because of "changing business conditions" in the state, according to an e-mail to employees seen by Reuters on Thursday.
The announcement came amid a widening legal battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the entertainment giant.
The original decision to relocate employees to Florida from California had prompted complaints from many employees who did not want to move across the country.
"Given the considerable changes that have occurred since the announcement of this project, including new leadership and changing business conditions, we have decided not to move forward with construction of the campus," D'Amaro wrote. "This was not an easy decision to make, but I believe it is the right one."
D'Amaro also noted the situation of employees who have already relocated. "For those who have already moved, we will talk to you individually about your situation, including the possibility of moving you back."
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