There could be a scenario where a Disney fan is not out yet and too afraid…. so maybe a not so rainbow in your face shirt for the closeted gay Disney adults wouldn’t be too bad. Chapek addressed both issues in his memo, saying that the company’s new chief corporate affairs officer, Geoff Morrell, would be “reassessing our advocacy strategies around the world - including political giving - as he begins to integrate the communications, public policy, government relations and CSR teams.” (He also noted that the company has supported politicians who have “taken positions on both sides of the legislation.”)Īs for the decision not to release a statement, he told staff, “I do not want anyone to mistake a lack of a statement for a lack of support.” Or a cool graphic tshirt where it doesn’t have “Gay” or “rainbow” on it, but it has a reference like, “RAISED BY TIMON AND PUMBA AND I TURNED OUT FINE!” More design and less rainbow on white or black background.Disney's National Geographic Hires Nathan Lump as Editor in Chiefĭisney has been taking heat in recent weeks for declining to release a statement about the bill and for donating money to statewide elected officials who supported the bill. “As we have seen time and again, corporate statements do very little to change outcomes or minds,” Chapek added. Simply put, they can be counterproductive and undermine more effective ways to achieve change.” “Instead, they are often weaponized by one side or the other to further divide and inflame. The CEO said he plans to discuss the issue further at the company’s Reimagine Tomorrow Summit in Aprilīefore getting to the heart of my message, I want to acknowledge all those impacted by the invasion of Ukraine, especially our team in Europe and our employees around the world who have family in the region. This is an unimaginably difficult time, and my thoughts are with you. I also want to thank the ABC News team covering the horrific events there. Their courage and dedication to informing the world during this crisis is exemplary. On Friday, I met with a small group of Disney LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss controversial legislation pending in Florida that would impact their communities. Disney's unofficial Gay Days typically draws tens of thousands of people.I want to thank them for a meaningful, illuminating, and at times deeply moving conversation. One reason why Disney may be openly embracing LGBTQ events is because they are highly profitable. The corporation doesn't show signs of stopping and Disney's live-action film, "Jungle Cruise," will feature an openly gay character.
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Last year, Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," "Doc McStuffins," and "Star vs. The first unofficial Magical Pride event reportedly occurred in Disneyland Paris in 2014 however, it was not organized by the park itself.ĭisney as a brand has been slowly embracing LGBTQ issues, especially in its television shows and movies. "Celebrating diversity at the place where dreams come true, Magical Pride warmly welcomes anyone and everyone to come and party, play and stay at Disneyland® Paris," the park says on its website.ĭisney's decision to officially sponsor an LGBTQ pride event comes 28 years after the corporation hosted Disney Gay Days in 1991. Queerty reports Disney will be sponsoring its very own LGBTQ diversity parade, complete with photo opportunities and musical performances. The event is called "Magical Pride" and will take place on June 1, 2019, at Disneyland Paris. Disney is bringing LGBTQ pride to one of its theme parks for the first time in its history.