In 2019, Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, threatened to boycott the state of Georgia over the passage of a “heartbeat bill” banning abortions after a preborn baby’s heartbeat can be detected. The liberal activism of the Disney conglomerate is not limited to LGBT themes either. Pixar Studios – a Disney company – recently put out a casting call for an actress to play a transgender girl – that is, a boy who believes he’s a girl – in an upcoming production.Įven sitcoms on the Disney Channel include homosexual characters and themes, and the media giant is trying to introduce LGBT superheroes to its Marvel franchise. For the last 14 years, the company has earned a perfect “100” score on the Corporate Equality Index created by the LGBT organization, Human Rights Campaign.ĭisney has also been introducing LGBT characters into its animation projects targeted for children.
– including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Japan, Germany, Australia, Mexico and various countries in South America.Īnd Disney’s activism is nothing new. Those groups span the international scene – not just the U.S.
The merchandise can be purchased all year, and Disney uses part of that income to support LGBT activist organizations such as GLSN, Diversity Role Models (DRM), Minus18, BeLonG To Youth Services, ARELAS, diversity München e.V., It Gets Better Project, and Nijiiro Diversity. “From apparel to accessories to pins and plush and so much more, there are more items in this collection than there are colors in the rainbow! Better yet, in celebration of Pride Month 2021 and the company’s Pride collection, The Walt Disney Company is donating funds as part of our ongoing commitment to organizations around the world that support LGBTQ+ communities. “Just in time for Pride Month 2021, I’m delighted to announce that fans around the world can showcase their LGBTQ+ pride with all-new bespoke products featuring Disney - and for the first time ever – our other iconic brands as well! Disney’s Communications Manager, Anthony Armenia, announced the availability of the products on the Disney parks blog: If you purchase a set of Mickey or Minnie Mouse ears with a rainbow theme either while you’re there or online, you’ll be supporting Disney’s effort to promote “Pride Month” in honor of the annual LGBT celebration of homosexuality, bisexuality and transgenderism.Īccording to CBN News, Disney will be selling over 30 items of merchandise with the LGBT theme this year. Note: All images below come directly from unless otherwise specified.Ĭlick any picture from the Rainbow Disney Collection below to be taken straight to that page on Shop Disney.A one-day ticket to a Disney theme park will cost you at least $109 this summer. If you want to see the whole collection right away, just click here. If that’s not Disney Magic, then I don’t know what is… Rainbow Disney Collection 2020īelow, you can find pictures and links to many of the amazing items that Disney has released this year as part of the Rainbow Disney Collection. Plus, you’ll be voicing your support for the gay community through your clothing, collectibles, and home goods, no matter who you are or how you identify. So, in celebration of Pride Month 2020, check out all the new releases for the Rainbow Disney Collection: Mickey, Minnie, rainbows, and so much more. The new merchandise is all a part of their Rainbow Disney Collection, and it’s nothing short of magical. Disney and the Rainbow CollectionĪs a longtime supporter of the queer community, it’s no surprise that Disney has released items in celebration of Pride Month 2020. With the parks mostly still closed, if you want to get in the Pride Month 2020 mood at home with Disney, listen to the Disney PRIDE Playlist, now streaming from Walt Disney Records.