The manufacture of Disney merchandise takes months to design, produce and ship, and the Pride Collection was conceived months ago, as part of the company's 'ongoing evolution,' the representative said. It has since been cast by conservatives as a cultural force to be stopped.Ī Disney representative said the decision to market the Pride Collection did not come in response to the recent outcry from conservative critics. 'We stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ community everywhere.'ĭisney began to feel the wrath of conservative lawmakers several months ago when Chief Executive Bob Chapek voiced opposition to Florida's Parental Rights in Education law, legislation more commonly known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
'The Disney Pride Collection was created by LGBTQIA+ employees and allies at The Walt Disney Company and is a reflection of their incredible contributions and place at the heart of the company,' the company said on its website.
