[Tom Morrow]

Walt Disney World exempt from Florida gun rights law

Disney fires back on guns at work Orlando Sentinel Walt Disney World employees won't be packing any heat in the company parking lots anytime soon. The giant resort has declared that much of its sprawling property is exempt from a new state law that allows Floridians with concealed-weapons permits to keep firearms locked in their cars at work. Disney, which has 60,000 employees and a long-standing policy against allowing guns on its land, cites an arcane — and late-added — loophole in the new law, which took effect Tuesday. But Disney now contends that it is largely unaffected by the measure. In a memo circulated last week and obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, Disney World Vice President of Public Affairs Shannon McAleavey advised other company executives that, with a few exceptions, "this law does not apply to Walt Disney World Co. owned and leased properties." Consequently, Disney "continues to maintain a zero tolerance policy" for guns. If an employee brings one onto Disney World property without authorization, it could be grounds for termination, the memo states. In an interview Wednesday, McAleavey said it is a matter of "protecting the safety of our cast and our guests." by Scott Powers and Jason Garcia complete article

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