The Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice, beginning with a $2 million donation to the NAACP to promote social justice. “The killing of George Floyd has forced our nation to once again confront the long history of injustice that black people in America have suffered, and... Continue Reading →
Disney brands are standing united with much of America, who is hurting, following the death of George Floyd. Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, after Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck and killed him. Chauvin was fired following the incident, which was caught on camera, and now faces murder charges. Earlier this... Continue Reading →
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement at a time when protest span across the length of the nation. The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota has sparked outrage everywhere. The Walt Disney Company posted this letter on the recent incidents for employees: Dear Fellow Employee, The recent killing of... Continue Reading →
Theme park workers are getting ready to go back to work, but they’re still feeling the effects of being furloughed. As Universal Orlando prepares to open June 5th and Disney plans their reopening schedule, cast members can enjoy a free meal from Chick-Fil-A on May 27th. One of the Central Florida locations outlined the plans... Continue Reading →
Health care workers are heroes day-in and day-out during the coronavirus pandemic and Disney organizations & partners are giving back to them. Make-A-Wish South Florida and Joffrey's, the official coffee of Walt Disney World, delivered free coffee to medical workers at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Joffrey's also released a statement... Continue Reading →
The Jungle Cruise is currently being turned into a feature film... and a board game. Despite the movie’s delay, the board game is set to be up for sale this summer. The company Ravensburger is putting the adventure game up for preorder on Amazon, expected to ship June 1st. Here’s the official description of the... Continue Reading →
In honor of the 2020 graduating class, Walt Disney World President, Josh D'Amaro recorded a special message supporting virtual commencement ceremonies for graduates across Central Florida. Many graduations around the world are cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, so this is a way to celebrate the accomplishment. To celebrate the class of 2020, Freeform is... Continue Reading →
Make-A-Wish is coming off its 40th anniversary during perhaps the toughest time to grant wishes. The foundation is having trouble delivering wishes to ailing kids due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We have now 5,000 of this year’s wishes already indefinitely on hold,” said Make-A-Wish CEO Richard Davis. “So our kids are patiently waiting, sweet as... Continue Reading →
While the performance season at Orlando Ballet is temporarily suspended, staff in the wardrobe department are still hard at work. The team has been helping the Central Florida community by sewing much-needed non-medical, non-industrial-grade face coverings for local healthcare workers. To lend a helping hand to Orlando Ballet to continue their efforts, Walt Disney World... Continue Reading →
April 29 marks “World Wish Day”— and it’s also the anniversary of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. On April 29, 1980, Make-A-Wish was founded upon the inspirational story of Chris Greicius, a young boy who dreamt of being a police officer. Since that day, Make-A-Wish has grown into a global organization and granted nearly half a million... Continue Reading →
