Variety. “Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts, and we remain committed to supporting the national and state organizations working to achieve that.
We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country.”Initially, Disney CEO Bob Chapek caused a stir by tacitly speaking out against the bill.
When employees demanded more Chapek did issue a public statement, which claimed the “biggest impact” Disney can make “in creating a more inclusive world is through the inspiring content” it produces.
However, the comments sparked outrage for what some employees felt was a soft stance on the issue.During a shareholders meeting soon after, Chapek announced the company would pledge $5 million to LGBTQ+ rights organizations.