Reimagine Tomorrow Archives

‘It’s Like Chapek on Steroids’ — Disney Employees Concerned About DEI Rollback & Catering to President Trump

February 13, 2025 Shannen Ace

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Disney employees are reportedly concerned about the company rolling back DEI initiatives and other actions that seem to cater to President Donald Trump. Disney Employees Share Concerns with DEI Initiative Rollback In a Deadline report by Dominic Patten, some employees of The Walt Disney Company anonymously expressed upset over Disney ending their “Reimagine Tomorrow” initiative … Read more

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

March 1, 2024February 29, 2024 Katie Francis

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

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

May 5, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

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

Mannequin in Wheelchair Displayed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Store

January 20, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

A mannequin in a wheelchair is now on display in the Once Upon a Time store at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The mannequin is a child, on display with a family of standing mannequins who all have different skin tones. They’re showing off some of the T-shirts and hats available in the store. In the past … Read more

Santa Claus Meet and Greet Includes Wheelchair-Accessible Sleigh at EPCOT

December 24, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Walt Disney World shared a Facebook post highlighting the large sleigh that guests can meet Santa Claus in at EPCOT this year. The new sleigh is accessible for wheelchairs, as well as other assistive devices used by guests with disabilities. Disney wrote in the caption, “Some of the Cast Members who advised on Santa’s new … Read more

“Say It With Pride: Disney+ Celebrates Pride 365” Comes Out on Disney+ YouTube and Facebook This June 30

June 29, 2022 SarinaP

As Pride month comes to a close, Disney has announced a special musical event releasing on Disney+ YouTube and Facebook on June 30 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The event will feature LGBTQIA+ voices from all over the country as they share their stories and songs. Guests will be able to tune in to … Read more

‘Encanto,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ and More Women’s History Month MagicMobile Designs Available in My Disney Experience

March 30, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Though Women’s History Month is almost over, guests can still “Celebrate HER Story” with new MagicMobile pass designs in the My Disney Experience app. The pass designs feature the “Celebrate HER Story” and “Reimagine Tomorrow” logos, the latter of which is The Walt Disney Company’s diversity and inclusivity initiative. The first design is pink-ish red … Read more

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Prepares to Reopen, New Cal Kestis Legacy Lightsaber Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and More: Daily Recap (3/23/22)

March 23, 2022 Jade Mackey

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 Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘Reimagine Tomorrow’ and ‘Celebrate Her Story’ Signs Up Throughout Downtown Disney District

March 23, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Signs for “Reimagine Tomorrow” and “Celebrate Her Story” are now up throughout Downtown Disney District. “Reimagine Tomorrow” is Disney’s diversity initiative, while “Celebrate Her Story” is for Women’s History Month. We saw the signs near some of the women-led businesses in Downtown Disney District, including Post 21 and Kayla’s Cakes. The signs are yellow. “Reimagine … Read more

Disneyland Cast Members Reportedly Told Not to Wear Official Mickey Pride Pins in Support of Walkout

March 21, 2022 Rebecca Davis

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The Twitter account chronicling the Disney Walkout movement in protest of CEO Bob Chapek’s handling of LGBTQIA+ issues claims that Disneyland Cast Members were asked not to wear official Mickey Pride pins in support of their peers. Cast Members company-wide have organized a walkout tomorrow, but some who won’t be participating had planned to wear … Read more

Chapek Touts Reimagine Tomorrow at Annual Shareholders Meeting

March 9, 2022 Rebecca Davis

After denouncing Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay’ bill, Bob Chapek touted the Company’s Reimagine Tomorrow endeavor, which he says furthers the Company’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This initiative is an outgrowth of the efforts and stewardship of the Company’s CEO Diversity and Inclusion Council and Creative Inclusion Council. According to the shareholder … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/1/21): Florida Blue Lounge at EPCOT, Villains Wishables, Morning Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Last Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Muppets Haunted Mansion Éclair, and More

September 1, 2021 Mike Baker

The Walt Disney Company Announces Reimagine Tomorrow Diversity Initiative

September 1, 2021 Matthew Soberman

As part of its ongoing commitment to broader diversity, The Walt Disney Company has announced the “Reimagine Tomorrow” initiative. The initiative highlights Disney’s current efforts to showcase stories and talent from underrepresented communities, as well as its intentions for the near future. As Disney states on the Reimagine Tomorrow website: At Disney, inclusion is for … Read more