Disney and Florida are virtually synonymous with each other thanks to the Walt Disney World resort and its theme parks. But this week, Florida is in the news for its just-passed Parental Rights in Education Bill, widely known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Disney CEO Bob Chapek responded to the news last week, but Disney employees disappointed with his response are staging walkouts this week, Variety reports.

Disney did not initially respond to the bill, but outside pressure both about the bill and Disney's donations to elected officials who supported the bill forced a response from CEO Bob Chapek, who said in an internal memo that "I and the entire leadership team unequivocally stand in support of our LGBTQ+ employees, their families, and their communities. And, we are committed to creating a more inclusive company--and world," adding that "We all share the same goal of a more tolerant, respectful world. Where we may differ is in the tactics to get there. And because this struggle is much bigger than any one bill in any one state, I believe the best way for our company to bring about lasting change is through the inspiring content we produce, the welcoming culture we create, and the diverse community organizations we support."

The response was seen by many as rather weak and non-committal on both Disney and Chapek's part, and Chapek not only apologized for the initial statement during a shareholder's call, he later issued a follow-up apology via an internal memo as well. Yesterday, a Twitter account named DisneyWalkout went active with an open statement from a group of the company's LGBTQIA+ employees, and a link to a new website, WhereIsChapek.com.