Is Disney World Still A Safe Haven For Florida's LGBTQ+ Community?
The state's recent legislative attacks have some Disney fans worried.
May 9, 2023
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Disney Workers Staging Series of Walkouts Over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
The company's statements on the Florida bill "have utterly failed to match the magnitude of the threat to LGBTQIA+ safety represented by this legislation," an employee website says.
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March 17, 2022
Dwyane Wade Helps Trans Daughter Legally Change Her Name, Gender
The retired NBA star and supportive father has filed a petition on behalf of his transgender daughter, Zaya.
August 22, 2022
Disney CEO Apologizes for Response to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
"You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down," CEO Bob Chapek wrote in a memo to employees.
March 11, 2022
Disney Sues DeSantis, Claims Retaliation for 'Don't Say Gay' Opposition
The state's assertion of control over what was once a special Disney tax district is retribution for the company's constitutionally protected speech, the suit says.
April 26, 2023
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May 18, 2007
Disney Will Not Stop Funding 'Don't Say Gay' Sponsors After Backlash
The company claims to be an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, but it's still funding hateful politicians.
March 4, 2022
Dream Wedding Where 'Dreams Come True'
This October, Christie and Teresa Basile became the first same-sex couple to have a commitment ceremony at Disneyland -- proving anything can happen when you wish upon a star
November 16, 2007
An Antigay Incident at Disneyland?
The Walt Disney Co. is issuing a formal apology to a San Diego man for an incident at Disneyland that the company claims was a misunderstanding but which the man asserts was antigay bias.
September 26, 2007
Boy Scouts Upset by Disney Move to Pull Funds
Since the organization still won't accept openly gay adult volunteers, Disney won't give money. Scouting officials say they're 'disappointed.'
March 3, 2014
Florida Passes Bill to Punish Disney, Taxpayers May Foot the Bill
In a move that's being seen as a response to Disney's opposition to "don't say gay" legislation, Florida citizens may be looking at coughing up $1 billion.
April 21, 2022
John Oliver Blasts Gov. Ron DeSantis, Says He’s ‘Scared of Gay People’
The comedian rebuked the Florida governor for stripping Disney World of its special status due to the company condemning the state's "don't say gay" law.
May 2, 2022
Same-Sex Kiss Reportedly Cut, Then Restored in Pixar's 'Lightyear'
Disney, Pixar's owner, has been criticized for its slow response to Florida's "don't say gay" bill and accused of deleting LGBTQ+ content from its films.
March 18, 2022