Allers explained how many have been on the island since the 50s and 60s and how not everyone can afford to rebuild, especially when it comes to rebuilding at a higher hurricane standard.

Source: https://news.wgcu.org/section/hurricanerecovery/2023-03-15/hud-announces-1-1-billion-for-hurricane-ian-recovery-in-lee

Roger Allers, co-director of the 1994 film version of "The Lion King" said that his first film's success led Disney to consider tales from other continents than western Europe (where many of the studio's celebrated fairy tale films hailed from).

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1166125/the-original-idea-for-emperors-new-groove-featured-a-lot-more-owen-wilson/