Posted on 04/13/2021 4:47:19 PM PDT by EdnaMode
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced on Tuesday that Disney properties were making changes and “creating a place where everyone is welcome.”
D’Amaro said the company had, starting in 2019, engaged employees and come up with a new guiding principle: Inclusion.
D’Amaro wrote in a blog post, “Every Disney Parks cast member is familiar with our longstanding tradition of The Four Keys – Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency – which have guided our approach to guest service for more than 65 years.” He announced that “Inclusion” would become the Fifth Key which, along with the others will “guide us as we interact with guests, collaborate together, create the next generation of Disney products and experiences, and make critical decisions about the future of our business.”
Disney Parks are “reimagining our attractions to be more inclusive…celebrating the diverse and inspiring stories of our cast and fans…looking at ways we can support and uplift our communities through programs like our Disney Dreamers Academy mentorship programs, and we’re including more diverse companies in our supply chain,” wrote the parks Chairman.
One of the most visible changes to park visitors may come in the appearance of cast members.
“We’re looking at other traditions, too,” wrote D’Amaro, “including the policies that guide how our cast members show up for work. Our new approach provides greater flexibility with respect to forms of personal expression surrounding gender-inclusive hairstyles, jewelry, nail styles, and costume choices; and allowing appropriate visible tattoos. We’re updating them to not only remain relevant in today’s workplace, but also enable our cast members to better express their cultures and individuality at work.”
That’s a long way from the Disneyland of old. When the company’s first park was opened in 1955, all facial hair was banned for cast members, even though Walt Disney himself had a mustache. It wasn’t until 2012 that park workers were finally allowed to have beards.
Disneyland will reopen on April 30 more than a year after locking its gates.
“Moving forward, we believe our cast, who are at the center of the magic that lives in all our experiences, can provide the best of Disney’s legendary guest service when they have more options for personal expression – creating richer, more personal and more engaging experiences with our guests,” wrote D’Amaro.
Yuck.
They’re recruiting because they can’t reproduce. I think this is called grooming.
Meant to say with rides.
“ So Disney won’t be family friendly anymore. ”
That ship sailed with “gay days.”
I haven’t been to Disney World since 1991, so I don’t know when that happened.
Walt be spinning faster than light speed in his grave.
That's not progressive enough.
Prince Charming with a tramp stamp.
Don’t think this visible tat rule and gender fluid costumes will fly in Tokyo, Shanghai or Hong Kong. Guess I’ll spend my Disney Dollars there if I must.
They should remove alligators from their waters, so little kids don’t get killed.
another reason not to go. Florida residents get great deals, but Disney can shove it.
Walt was magnificent. It was only when Eisner and his crew took over that Disney turned from a children’s kingdom to a progressive kingdom.
Snow White don' need no tramp stamp!
DANG!
The freakshow world the libtards are ushering in continues.
Disney is one company that I absolutely will never give my money to. Been that way for a long time.
Fine. We don’t need to be distracted by ugly drama goons and won’t go to those creepy places.
Now picture the same costume but with a 50 year old man with stringy hair and boobs wearing it.
Libtards.
Fags.
Poor Walt and his vision.
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