Speaking today, April 3 at The Walt Disney Company 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, CEO Bob Iger revealed that Disney is set to invest $17 Billion in alt Disney World over the nest 10 years.
While addressing the current situation with Governor DeSantis over Reedy Creek Improvement District, Iger noted that The Walt Disney Company will be investing billions in Walt Disney World over the next 10 years, bringing thousands of new jobs to the area.
Iger announced that Disney are planning on investing $17 Billion in Walt Disney World over the next 10 years.
They will be creating 13,000 new jobs, leading to thousands more indirect jobs, as well as attracting more tourists.
Iger pointed out the importance of Disney to Florida, and what the company bring to the table, with over 75,000 employees in Florida and the 50 million plus visitors they have brought to the state this year alone, including 8 million internationally.
The Disney CEO also pointed out that Disney is the largest taxpayer in the state.
With the announcement of $17Billion in investment its exciting to speculate what this could mean for Walt Disney World, in terms of new attractions and more!
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