Inclusivity

Disney Shareholders Almost Unanimously Reject Proposal to Remove Company from Corporate Equality Index

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As a part of the recent 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Disney shareholders voted overwhelmingly against a proposal to stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. Shareholders Vote Against Corporate Equality Index Proposal The 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which can be watched in full on The Walt Disney Company website, allowed … Read more

Dolls in Wheelchairs Added to “it’s a small world” at Hong Kong Disneyland

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Two dolls in wheelchairs have been added to “it’s a small world” at Hong Kong Disneyland. It is the fourth version of the Disney attraction to add dolls in wheelchairs as part of inclusion efforts, after Disneyland Park, Magic Kingdom, and Disneyland Paris. “it’s a small world” Dolls in Wheelchairs Disney Magical Kingdom Blog shared … Read more

‘Ladies & Gentlemen’ Removed From The Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland

The Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland reopened from refurbishment last week with an update. “Ladies and gentlemen” has been cut from the introduction to be more inclusive of different genders. ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ Cut From The Haunted Mansion The Ghost Host of The Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland used to say (translated from Japanese), “Ladies … Read more

Dolls in Wheelchairs Debut on “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Paris

Three new dolls in wheelchairs have debuted at “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Paris. The attraction reopened on Friday after a year and a half refurbishment. “it’s a small world” Dolls in Wheelchairs Walt Disney Imagineering shared a look at some of the new and refreshed dolls on Instagram. To maintain the attraction’s unique … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Doubles Down on Inclusivity and Diversity During Shareholders’ Meeting

The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger doubled down on inclusivity and diversity during today’s shareholders’ meeting when asked about political stances and LGBTQIA+ people. Disney’s denouncement of the Parental Rights in Education bill, a.k.a. the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, was brought up many times directly and indirectly. One shareholder asked if it was smart … Read more

Mickey’s Toontown Designed to be Inclusive and Accessible to ‘Every Single Guest’ at Disneyland Resort

Mickey's Toontown includes attractions for "every single guest."

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Resort is designed to be wheelchair accessible and reduce anxiety in children who are sensitive to sensory stimulation. Walt Disney Imagineering consciously made this design effort in order to be considerate and inclusive of “every single guest.” Imagineers Focus on Inclusion in Mickey’s Toontown Closed for over a year as it … Read more

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

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

High School Marching Band Cancels Walt Disney World Performances After Being Asked to Cover Native American Logo

A high school marching band has canceled their Walt Disney World performance planned for November 12 after Disney asked them to cover their logo featuring a Native American caricature. Venice High School Principal Zoltan Kerestely sent a letter to parents and teachers on Thursday informing them the performance was canceled, the Herald-Tribune reports. The students … Read more

Parent Expresses Concern After Rapunzel Seemingly Ignores Black Children, Cast Members Using ‘Friend’ to Promote Inclusivity, Jared Leto Reportedly Cast in ‘The Haunted Mansion,’ and More: Daily Recap (7/31/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, July 31, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Now Using ‘Friend’ & Other Gender Neutral Terms to Promote Inclusivity

Walt Disney World Cast Members are now addressing guests as “friend,” rather than sir or ma’am in the latest effort to promote inclusivity. The neutral “friend” moniker allows Cast Members to address individuals without assuming their gender identity. Similar changes have been made around the resort, such as the switch from “ladies and gentlemen” to … Read more

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

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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

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