There’s plenty to celebrate at our theme parks and resorts, from entertainment and art displays to festive décor, Disney PhotoPass Service photo opportunities, and themed food and beverage offerings. We’ll also be highlighting inspirational and celebratory stories about our guests, cast and community.Īs always, keep checking back with us here at as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks! The Disney Pride Collection is just one way Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is showing our support for the LGBTQIA+ community during the month of June. The first items in the Disney Pride Collection are available now at , but be sure to be on the lookout for additional pieces in the near future showcasing how we are always proud. You can learn more about these organizations and their incredible, impactful work by visiting. Profits from other regions around the world will continue to support local charities in those countries. In the U.S., profits from the collection will benefit GLSEN, PFLAG, The Trevor Project, Zebra Coalition, Los Angeles LGBT Center, LGBT Center Orange County, San Francisco LGBT Center and Ali Forney Center. Be on the lookout for more stories about not only the amazing cast members working on this collection, but also other members of the community making magic around the world. The annual collection in celebration of Pride was first introduced in 2018 and this year, we are excited to debut new branding for the Disney Pride Collection, dreamed up and designed by members and allies of the community, for members and allies of the community. We will be donating all of our profits from the Disney Pride Collection sales now through June 30, 2022, to organizations that support LGBTQIA+ youth and families. This includes merchandise from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. Here’s the info:ĭisney has a long history of supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations and charities around the world, including GLSEN in the U.S. This year, we are further deepening our support. It all started with a handful of people who decided to meet on the first Saturday of June in front of Cinderella's Castle at Disney's Magic Kingdom to celebrate love, acceptance and kindness.Disney has just announced details of their 2022 Disney Pride Collection. As they had only “met” through a bulletin board, they decided to wear RED t-shirts so it would be easy to find one another.įast forward decades later – three to be exact, and the event now brings together thousands of people each year. This means you can party, meet new friends and support a great cause, all at the same time! The best part is that a portion of the proceeds is donated to KindRED Pride Foundation, which supports charities that promote diversity, inclusion, equality and kindness. The other cool thing is that they are expanding this with a mission to get 1,000,000 people around the world to wear red on the same day every year. You will find us sporting our all-red gear whilst prancing around Disney on the look out for all the handsome princes for our Instagram…Ĭelebrate love and Disney during the One Magical Weekend Love is Universalĭisney has plenty to offer, but you can’t go to Orlando and not pay a visit to Universal Studios! This year was my first time ever going to Universal and although they do not have a designated pride event, they are very much LGBTQ friendly all year round thanks to their awesome slogan: Love is Universal! You can join the next RED shirt challenge by signing up on the Red Shirt Challenge website and by using the #rspd hashtag in your social media posts. I spoke with the Universal Public Relations Representative and she mentioned that they have a permanent dedication in their parks for team members who were lost during the Orlando Pulse shooting.