Disney just announced a new theme park in Abu Dhabi. This is the same company that fought Florida’s parental rights law, claiming to protect LGBTQ+ kids. But Abu Dhabi is part of the United Arab Emirates, where being gay can get you thrown in jail — or worse.
Disney’s CEO Bob Iger gushed about “creativity” and “progress” in the UAE. Meanwhile, the country’s laws punish same-sex relationships with prison time. Transgender people face fines and jail for “disguising” as the opposite gender. Disney stays silent on that.
In Florida, Disney attacked Governor Ron DeSantis for banning explicit school lessons for young kids. They called it “anti-LGBTQ.” But in Abu Dhabi, Disney’s happy to take money from a government that executes gay people. Hypocrisy doesn’t even begin to cover it.
Clay Travis at OutKick nailed it: Disney sells rainbow merch in America but won’t dare do it in Abu Dhabi. Their “pride” flags vanish when there’s profit on the line. It’s all about the dollars, not real principles.
Bob Iger didn’t mention human rights once in his press release. He talked about “blending technology” and “immersive experiences.” Translation: Disney wants UAE oil money, and they’ll ignore barbaric laws to get it.
Remember when Disney forced employees to stop saying “ladies and gentlemen” to be “inclusive”? In Abu Dhabi, women still need male guardians for basic decisions. Disney’s “woke” rules only apply where it’s convenient.
A DeSantis adviser joked: “Abu Dhabi has the real ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law.” Disney sued Florida over protecting kids but partners with a regime that beheads gay adults. The double standard is staggering.
This move proves corporate “values” are a scam. Disney preaches tolerance in America but funds oppression overseas. Conservatives called it out — now watch liberals stay quiet while Mickey Mouse cashes checks from dictators.
