The Walt Disney Company has just released a statement on the official Disney Parks Blog announcing a commitment of $15 Million to help those impacted by the fires still sweeping across Los Angeles. Walt Disney Company Donates $15 Million to Fire Relief The official statement insists that the “history of The Walt Disney Company is … Read more
Walt Disney World has shared an official statement regarding the impending closure of Big River Grille & Brewing Works, as well as shared news of rotating food trucks coming to Disney’s BoardWalk to fill the lunch option gap. Disney Shares Statement on Big River Closure Walt Disney World has confirmed the closure, sharing that the … Read more
Disney has posted an official statement supporting LGBTQIA+ communities, following immense backlash the company received for supporting sponsors of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The statement was posted on the Disney Parks official Instagram and Facebook accounts. Read the full post below. The post reads: “To ALL who come to this happy place, welcome. Disney … Read more
LGBTQIA+ employees of Pixar have released a statement to leadership regarding the company’s response (or lack thereof) to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill moving through Florida legislature. In the letter, obtained by Variety, Pixar employees go on to say that Disney corporate executives have demanded censoring and scene cuts from “nearly every moment of overtly gay … Read more
Disney has released a statement addressing the “Don’t Say Gay” bill presented by Florida legislation. The company has been under heavy criticism for donating to sponsors of the bill and remaining silent. It reads, “We understand how important this issue is to our LGBTQ+ employees and many others. For nearly a century, Disney has been … Read more
In light of recent events that took place at the U.S. Capitol yesterday, Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has issued a statement via the company’s Twitter account: In the statement, Chapek condemned the acts transpired in the raid at the U.S. Capitol, insisting that the nation come together in support of democracy: … Read more
Bettina Buckley, Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort Live Entertainment, has released a statement regarding mass layoffs in the Entertainment division at Walt Disney World, in response to public outcry due to the gutting of shows and performers across the theme parks and resorts. The statement addresses the “difficult decision” to lay off hundreds … Read more
As protests continue across the United States following the killing of George Floyd, The Walt Disney Company has posted a statement across the social media channels of its various brands. The statement reads: We stand against racism. We stand for inclusion. We stand with our fellow Black employees, storytellers, creators and the entire Black community. … Read more
In light of the first confirmed Coronavirus case amongst its Cast Members, Disneyland Paris’ Chief Medical Doctors have released a statement regarding the current state of the park and the measures it is taking in order to keep the park as clean and sanitary as possible. A Message about Coronavirus/COVID-19 from Dr. Cyril Warmberg and Dr. … Read more
With confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida and California, the Disney Parks division has had to enact heightened sanitation measures across the parks, including increased availability of hand sanitizer stations throughout Disneyland Resort and also at Walt Disney World. In an official statement to People Magazine, a Disney spokesperson addressed Coronavirus concerns and the … Read more
In light of guest concern for potential closures due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Disneyland Paris has released a statement regarding the current state of the park and the measures it is taking in order to keep the park In a Direct Message response to a guest inquiry online, a representative from Disneyland Paris gave this … Read more
Amidst concerns over the current Coronavirus outbreak affecting many areas of China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and the virus’ location of origin in central Wuhan, Shanghai Disney Resort has issued temporary refund policies in case guests wish to cancel their trip. The theme park’s website omits any mention of the outbreak, simply stating: “We understand that … Read more
In light of all the controversy surrounding FuelRod swapping fees coming to FuelRod kiosks across Walt Disney World, Disney has released an official statement regarding the now-reversed fee policy. Across property, kiosks were meant to be reskinned with new signage mentioning the newly implemented swapping fees, but it appears that none of those changes actually … Read more
Disney Parks has shared an official statement regarding the Disney Skyliner accident that took place last Saturday: We know many of you have been looking for an update on Disney Skyliner and are glad to share that it has reopened to guests today. Following a complete review with the manufacturer, we’ve made adjustments to our … Read more
In the wake of the Disney Skyliner accident and evacuations that took place Saturday night, Disney has released an official statement regarding what happened: “We have a team diligently looking into the cause of the malfunction on the Epcot line of the Disney Skyliner. We have been in contact with the guests, many of whom … Read more