Joining other major Hollywood studios, Walt Disney Co. will extend health coverage to the partners of gay and lesbian employees beginning Jan.
Reproductive careConfirmed
Disney reaches out on reproductive care access
Disney contacted employees to emphasize commitment to comprehensive reproductive care, including family planning and reproductive services, regardless of location.
In the wake of the ruling, Disney reached out to employees on Friday to stress that they recognize the “impact” of the Supreme Court’s decision and “remain committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care” for all Disney employees and their families, which includes family planning and reproductive care, “no matter where they live,” an internal source told Variety.
For Disney employees unable to access a medical service, including abortions, in one location, they have a travel benefit that allows for “affordable coverage for receiving similar levels of care in another location.” Walt Disney World, one of the company’s major theme parks is located in Orlando.
Workplace equityConfirmed
Disney+ rolls back DEI warning on classic films
Disney+ shortened its warning about racist stereotypes in films like Aladdin and The Jungle Book, removing a 2020 message that highlighted inclusivity.
Among the changes, Disney+ shortened its warning about racist stereotypes on certain classic movies, like Aladdin and The Jungle Book, removing a longer message written in 2020 that also expressed the company's commitment to an inclusive community.
Israel & PalestineConfirmed
The Walt Disney Company donated $2 million for humanitarian relief in Israel
The documented action involving the Walt Disney Company concerns children.
“In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks targeting Jews in Israel this past weekend, we must all do what we can to support the innocent people experiencing so much pain, violence, and uncertainty – particularly children,” declared Bob Iger tonight as the Walt Disney Company announced it is donating $2 million for humanitarian relief in Israel.
The Walt Disney Co. pledged $2 million to humanitarian efforts in Israel, with $1 million to children’s nonprofits and the other $1 million to Magen David Adom, which is the Israeli Red Cross.
The Walt Disney Company announced it is donating $2 million to organizations that are providing humanitarian relief in the region following the overwhelming terrorist attacks.
LGBTQ+ policiesConfirmed
Disney's involvement criticized for political divisiveness
Disney's involvement in divisive political issues is cited as alienating segments of the audience and damaging the company's stock price.
The shareholder proposal argues that Disney’s involvement in such divisive political issues has alienated segments of the audience, and damaged the company’s stock price.
Reproductive careConfirmed
Walt Disney recognizes ruling impact
Walt Disney told employees Friday it recognized the impact of the ruling.
The Walt Disney Co. told employees it will cover travel expenses related to out-of-state abortions — wading into a politically fraught issue amid its ongoing battle with Republican-dominated Florida over the company’s opposition to the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
The Walt Disney Co. joined a number of other major US corporations in announcing that it will cover travel expenses for employees seeking abortion care following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v Wade.
Disney, which operates its theme park Walt Disney World near Orlando, has come under scrutiny for making political donations to key co-sponsors of the bill.
LGBTQ+ policiesConfirmed
The Walt Disney Corporation — state politicians
The Walt Disney Corporation, which runs a theme park fiefdom in Orlando and wields outsized clout in Florida politics, is once again donating money to state politicians after a two-year hiatus following the fallout over "Don't Say Gay" legislation.
The Walt Disney Corporation, which runs a theme park fiefdom in Orlando and wields outsized clout in Florida politics, is once again donating money to state politicians after a two-year hiatus following the fallout over "Don't Say Gay" legislation.