Nearly 60 employees gathered after the walkout and
voiced their dismay over the recent
"Don't Say Gay" bill passed by the FL state legislature.
The bill places strict limits upon FL teachers regarding what they can say about gender and sexuality in classrooms.
The vague wording of the bill has led to national criticism about its intentions and how it puts educators at risk.
.
A lot of people enjoy working for Disney.
And a lot of people are upset that the company they love is harming the subset of employees and their community in Florida, Taylor White, Technical Director at
Disney Television, via Reuters.
Disney employees involved in the walkout are demanding that the company cease contributions to politicians who support the bill.
They also demand an end to Disney construction in FL until the measure has been repealed.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek received harsh criticism for failing to immediately speak out against the bill.
He has since apologized for his hesitation.
.
A Disney spokesperson commented
on the walkout.
We know how important this issue is for our LGBTQ+ employees, their families and allies, we respect our colleagues’ right to express their views, Disney Spokesperson, via Reuters.
And we pledge our ongoing support of the LGBTQ+ community in the fight for
equal rights, Disney Spokesperson, via Reuters.
FL Gov.
Ron DeSantis has stated his intentions to sign the bill into law
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'Inside Out 2' just hit a major box office milestone and made history! The Pixar and Disney film has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office in record time for an animated film after playing a major role in reviving the summer box office. The movie achieved the feat on Sunday, its 19th day in release. That's faster than any animated film in history.
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Disney and DeSantis End Conflict , With Deal on 15-Year Expansion Plan.
Disney and DeSantis End Conflict , With Deal on 15-Year Expansion Plan.
Disney and the Florida governor have been at odds since 2022, when Disney's former CEO, Bob Chapek, criticized Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
Disney and the Florida governor have been at odds since 2022, when Disney's former CEO, Bob Chapek, criticized Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
From that point on, Gov. DeSantis seemed to do whatever he could to make it difficult for Disney to operate and expand in Florida.
But the two parties have finally reached an agreement to end their feud, Reuters reports. .
The Walt Disney World Resort will
be allowed to continue development in
the Orlando area for the next 15 years.
The company said it would shell
out at least $8 billion over 10 years, .
and $17 billion over the next 10 to 20 years. .
Disney will also grow its affordable housing
initiative and make sure that at least half of its spending for the project goes to Florida businesses.
Additionally, the company will
be allowed to build another theme park,
add more retail and office spaces...
and expand its hotel rooms by about 14,000.
Disney President Jeff Vahle issued a statement.
This new development agreement
paves the way for us to invest billions
of dollars in Walt Disney World Resort, , Jeff Vahle, Disney president, via statement .
... supporting the growth of this global
destination, fueling the Florida economy, and
allowing us to deliver even more memorable
and extraordinary experiences for our guests, Jeff Vahle, Disney president, via statement
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The debut of 'The Acolyte' brought in big numbers for Disney+. The streamer says that the 'Star Wars' series recorded the best opening for a show on Disney+ so far this year, with the premiere episode recording 11.1 million views worldwide over five days. 'The Acolyte' fell somewhat shy of the premiere of fellow 'Star Wars' series 'Ahsoka,' which drew 14 million views over its first five days in August 2023.
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Disney is making a splash and dropping the first trailer for 'Moana 2!' Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho are back in action for the sequel film which centers on Moana voiced by Cravalho heading out on an unexpected adventure in long-lost waters after receiving a call from her trailblazing ancestors. Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui.
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Marvel is resurrecting Vision once again for his own TV series. The character will be at the center of the studio's first new series order in some time. The untitled show is currently on track for a 2026 premiere on Disney+. Terry Matalas of 'Star Trek: Picard' is set to be the showrunner. A writer's room for the series opened this week. Paul Bettany will reprise his role as Vision, which spans three Marvel films and the Disney+ series 'WandaVision.' (As well as the voice work he did on the three 'Iron Man' movies.)
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This Day in History: , The Stonewall
Riots Begin.
June 28, 1969.
The riots are considered the
first major protest of the
LGBTQ community for equal rights.
They began after midnight
at the Stonewall Inn on
Christopher Street in
Greenwich Village.
Police raided the popular gay club for
operating without a liquor license.
After decades of being
targeted by the NYPD, the patrons began to
fight back by throwing bottles at police.
Several days of protests
followed, mobilizing into the
Gay Liberation Front and other
gay civil rights organizations.
The NYPD made a formal
apology for its role in the
riots — and for the laws
that led to them — in 2019
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This Day in History: , Terrorist Gunman Attacks Pulse Nightclub.
June 12, 2016.
49 people were killed in
the attack when 29-year-old
Omar Mateen entered the
club with an AR-15-type assault rifle.
Most of the casualties
of the attack were
members of the Orlando, FL,
LGBTQ community.
During the siege
on the club, Mateen
made a 911 call in which he
pledged his allegiance to ISIS.
At about 5am,
police stormed the club
and shot and killed Mateen.
Evidence shows that his
original target may have
been a Disney complex.
In 2018, Mateen's wife was found
not guilty of obstructing justice for
making contradictory
statements to the FBI
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Disney workers are planning daily walkouts during their breaks this week to protest Florida's falsely labeled “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Shapiro weighs in.
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