The Florida Senate has already voted for the same bill and only the governor, Republican Ron DeSantis, could stop the proposal, which means that Disney no longer has private autonomy over an entire district - the more than 10,000 acres where Disney World is located.

But DeSantis is not going to stop the law, which is a direct response to the entertainment giant's criticism of Florida's controversial "Don't say gay" law that was recently voted through.

On the contrary, the law developed by the Republicans is seen as revenge for Disney's criticism.

"If Disney wants to quarrel, they chose the wrong guy to do it with," the governor wrote in an email to prospective contributors earlier this month.

Florida's elected officials formally voted to redraw the districts ahead of the upcoming election - which they did, and the new map is now designed to almost guarantee a Republican election victory.

The largest employer

But DeSantis made sure that the issue of Disney was also raised for voting.

For the battle with Disney is important for the governor, who is looking to become the Republican presidential candidate in 2024 and needs the goodwill of conservative voters.

With over 60,000 employees in Florida, Disney is the state's largest employer, and one of Florida's largest tourist magnets.

But Thursday's decision could have major financial consequences for the giant group, which risks higher taxes.

Disney gained autonomous control of the Reedy Creek district in 1967, where Walt Disney World, among others, was later built.

The company controls the district as its own local power - it collects taxes and is responsible for waste management and other things that are otherwise at the municipal level.

But if the state were to take over responsibility for the district, not only would taxes and garbage follow, the state would also be able to take over debts of between one and two billion dollars - money taxpayers would have to bear.

Come with late criticism

Scott Randolph, treasurer in Orange County where parts of Reedy Creek are located, estimates according to Variety that the municipality could lose around $ 163 million a year due to the decision.

Disney said in March that it would withdraw donations to the politicians who voted for the "Do not say gay" law and instead support organizations that opposed it.

According to NBC, the company had donated $ 300,000 to politicians in the past two years, including $ 50,000 to Ron DeSantis.

Disney has not yet commented on Florida's new team.