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    Disney employees 'hurt' and 'angry' over CEO's response to Florida LGBTQ bill

    by Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times Mar 10, 2022 3 minutes
    Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek.

    Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek on Wednesday tried to soothe outrage at the company's muted response to Florida's controversial bill restricting classroom instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity.

    But his belated statement opposing the legislation, and outreach to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, did not satisfy critics, including queer Disney employees outraged by reports that the company had donated to politicians who backed the bill. The company is a huge Florida employer, with tens of thousands of workers at Walt Disney World Resort.

    A group of employees at Disney-owned Pixar Animation

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