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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Striving for Inclusivity with Extra Training for Textured Hair, Adaptive Costumes, and More

February 16, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

From more costume options to extra training, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Walt Disney World Resort has been striving to be more inclusive of all guests and Cast Members. Before the experience reopened at Magic Kingdom last year, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Cast Members received a new, more gender-neutral title: Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices. In a recent Disney … Read more

100th Anniversary Platinum Mickey Statue and Mannequin in Wheelchair Added to World of Disney in Disney Springs

February 10, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

More 100th-anniversary decorations have been added to World of Disney in Disney Springs, as well as a mannequin in a wheelchair. Disney 100 Years of Wonder is mainly being celebrated at Disneyland Resort, but Walt Disney World has the same 100th-anniversary merchandise. A new platinum decoration featuring Elsa, Stitch, Moana, and Dumbo hangs above the … Read more

Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Marks First Disney Nighttime Parade to Alter Iconic ‘Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls’ Announcement for Inclusivity

November 2, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

In order to be more inclusive of non-binary genders, the opening announcement for Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights has replaced “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls” with “Good evening and welcome, one and all.” You can hear the altered announcement in our video above or directly on Twitter. The opening announcement will likely be changed … Read more

UPDATE: Savage Bros. Logos Covered Amidst Inclusivity Efforts at Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Yesterday, we reported on the visible Savage Bros. logos on equipment in the refurbished Main Street Confectionery. The logo features an image of a Native American with a headdress, a logo which Savage Bros. had recently announced their intention to change due to community outcry. As of today, all Savage Bros. logos visible at the … Read more

Gender Neutral ‘Mx.’ Prefix Option Added to My Disney Experience

October 5, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

As part of Disney’s ongoing inclusivity efforts, the gender-neutral “Mx.” prefix is now an option when creating or updating a My Disney Experience profile. Previously, My Disney Experience only included binary gender prefixes and Dr. as choices. Mx. is a gender-neutral option popular with non-binary individuals. The prefix can be changed when logged into My … Read more

Disneyland Removes “Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls” Greeting from Fireworks to Promote Inclusivity

July 2, 2021 Katie Francis

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Following Walt Disney World’s latest change to promote inclusivity, Disneyland has also removed the “Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls” greeting from Mickey’s Mix Magic, which returns to the park on July 4. The greeting will be replaced with “Good evening, friends,” according to Disney. This change follows Disney’s initiative to promote diversity and inclusiveness … Read more

Chairman of Disney Parks, Josh D’Amaro Talks Innovation, Inclusivity, and More

July 2, 2021 Katie Francis

In an interview with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions for their publication “Funworld,” Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro discussed the struggles of the last year and the innovations for the future. D’Amaro, who stepped into the role at the start of the pandemic in 2020, was in a unique position of navigating … Read more

Walt Disney World Removes “Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls” Greeting from Fireworks at Magic Kingdom to Promote Inclusivity

June 30, 2021 Owen Payne

Shared via Twitter from last night’s Cast Member preview of the return of Happily Ever After in the Magic Kingdom, Disney has now removed “Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls” from the pre-show announcement. Take a look at the video below comparing the previous announcement to the updated one. The new greeting simply states, “Good … Read more

VIDEO: Disney CEO Bob Chapek Incorrectly Claims Splash Mountain is Over 60 Years Old in Interview About Changes to Ride

June 17, 2021 Jill Diffendal

In a video interview with Indiana University College of Arts + Sciences, Disney CEO Bob Chapek incorrectly claimed that Splash Mountain is “over 60 years old.” Chapek is an alumni of Indiana University. The video, posted in March, recently surfaced on Twitter. In one part of the interview, Chapek discusses the announced changes to Splash … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Sunken Boat Added to Hippo Scene in Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom

June 15, 2021 Jill Diffendal

We rode the Jungle Cruise this morning to find a new enhancement has been added as the refurbishment of the attraction continues. In the hippo scene, we now see a boat sinking as we ride past. In true Jungle Cruise fashion, the skipper has jokes about this new scene. Changes to the attraction are being … Read more