Inclusivity Articles and News Stories


Why Diversity and Inclusion at Disney Benefits Everyone

In recent discussions about diversity and inclusion, some have questioned whether these initiatives are truly beneficial. I understand that this topic can feel divisive, but my goal here isn’t to change your mind forcefully—it’s simply to share why I believe inclusivity at Disney Parks enhances the experience for everyone, including those who might not immediately Why Diversity and Inclusion at Disney Benefits Everyone

Inclusive Doll in Wheelchair Added to “it’s a small world” at Walt Disney World

One of the most extraordinary things about the classic “it’s a small world” attraction is that just about everyone can see themselves reflected in some form somewhere in the attraction. Tuesday night, a new doll in a wheelchair was added to the Magic Kingdom attraction, “building on “it’s a small world’s” longstanding legacy of diverse Inclusive Doll in Wheelchair Added to “it’s a small world” at Walt Disney World

Downtown Disney Ups Inclusivity with New Hijab-Wearing Mannequins

If there is one word on the lips of Disney execs this year (other than “increase”), it’s another “i” word, inclusion. The Walt Disney Company has gone to great lengths to diversify its horizons, from adding Wheel Chair and Cochlear Implant Mannequins in its stores to introducing plus-sized and neurodivergent characters to its films. The Downtown Disney Ups Inclusivity with New Hijab-Wearing Mannequins