I mean maybe, but the fact was that those of tens of thousands of acres had next to no infrastructure. I don’t criticize the initial decision to form the district.
I like this article, and the author at least takes a run at being even-handed. My favorite part is saying that “Don’t Say Gay” was a “nickname” for the bill Nickname? Like when we call Peter “Petey,” but we know that’s not really his name? I don’t recall “Don’t Say Gay” being presented as a nickname at the time
In addition, the District gives Disney wide exemptions from having to coordinate their infrastructure development with local governments. Disney has therefore used the District to block road and rail projects that it sees as potentially making it easier for its guests to visit other attractions or stay in hotels that are not on the Disney property.