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Disney Junior introduces Elena of Avalor, their first Latina princess

Princess Elena of Avalor will debut on Disney Junior next year as the brand’s first Latina princess. Nancy Kanter, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Disney Junior Worldwide, described her as “a confident and compassionate teenager in an enchanted fairytale kingdom inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore.” Kanter said, “Our creative team has … Disney Junior introduces Elena of Avalor, their first Latina princess

Disney Magic rescues 5 Cuban rafters

Two weeks ago, the Disney Magic rescued a man who had fallen overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas; this weekend, the ship picked up five Cubans who were adrift on a raft made of metal barrels. About 23 miles from Cuba, on Friday, January 23 around noon, the Disney Magic came upon the … Disney Magic rescues 5 Cuban rafters