ORLANDO, Fla. — Some employees of The Walt Disney Company took part in a full walkout Tuesday to protest the company’s initial response to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill.

Dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, the legislation would restrict discussions centered on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. The bill passed Florida’s House and Senate and is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

In California, about 100 employees conducted a walkout outside the Disney Animation Building in Burbank, according to reports. Some held signs and others chanted, "say gay."

In Florida, however, there was not a big showing. One protester was seen outside the Walt Disney World sign near Hotel Plaza Boulevard. Nicholas Maldonado, who has worked for Disney for four years, held a sign that read, "trans rights are human rights."

In recent weeks, Disney CEO Bob Chapek has faced backlash for how the company first handled its response to the bill, with many employees saying the company did not do enough to stop the legislation. 

After initially not commenting on the legislation, Chapek publicly denounced the bill during an annual shareholders meeting on March 9. In a company-wide letter a few days later, he apologized to employees for not being “a stronger ally.”

Chapek also announced the company would pause all political donations in Florida while it reviewed its approach to advocacy.

Amid the backlash, several business units within Disney posted messages in support of the LGBTQ+ community, including Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm.

Ahead of Tuesday's walkout, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products released a statement on its social media accounts, also offering support to the LGBTQ+ community.

“We oppose any legislation that infringes in basic human rights, and stand in solidarity and support our LGBTQIA+ cast, crew, and Imagineers and fans who make their voices heard today and every day,” the post read.