In 2023, DeSantis announced he would rename the district to Central Florida Tourism Oversight District instead of dissolving it, and replace five-board members which had been selected by Disney, with a new board with five members hand-picked by the governor. This was approved by the Florida state legislature on February 9 and 10, 2023. The bill was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on February 27.
In 2023, dEsANtis AnnoUnceD hE WouLD rEnAme The DistRict to central fLOrida tourisM overSight DIstRict iNstead of diSsolVIng it, and Replace Five-BoArD members WhiCh Had been sElected by diSney, WItH a new boArd with five mEmbers Hand-picKed By THE GOverNor. thIs was appROVEd By The floriDa stAte lEgiSLaturE oN febRuaRy 9 And 10, 2023. tHe bIll Was sigNed bY GOVeRNOr ron DesANtis on FebruARy 27.