In an email sent to Central Florida Tourism Oversight District employees today, administrator Glen Gilzean says that he is ending the Walt Disney World Annual Pass program benefit.
The removal of the Walt Disney World Annual Pass benefit follows the Ron DeSantis-appointed board receiving a bill from Walt Disney World for $2.5 million in theme park tickets and discounts given to employees of the district.
Gilzean says in his email, "In the proposed FY 2024 budget, I have incorporated funding for a new stipend program that allows for individualized flexibility rather than underserving employees with a one-size-fits-all approach."
The stipend program would give district employees approximately $1000 per year. The district said in the email that only 50% of employees used the Walt Disney World Annual Pass benefit.
Walt Disney World Annual Passes range in price from $400 to $1400, depending on the tier of pass chosen.
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