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Posted by: Steven Wilk June 2, 2023 Comments Off on Pride at Disney World Parks

EPCOT Pride Mural
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June 1 kicked off 2023’s Pride Month. Although Walt Disney World Resort has hosted special events and merchandise celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the past, this year, they are introducing new ways to celebrate.

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Pride Flowers

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EPCOT Mural

A new mural was recently introduced near Connections Eatery in EPCOT. It shows the top of Spaceship Earth with rainbow rays coming out and the word “love” written in white. The rainbow colors are also reflected in the sphere’s geometric pattern. This month, more photo walls will be debuting throughout Walt Disney World in the other theme parks.

pride-collection-disney

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EPCOT Food Offerings

Pride Float

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EPCOT will also be offering special pride-themed treats throughout June to celebrate. These include blueberry lemonade beverages and Pride Dome Cake which features rainbow Mickey ears.

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Pride Merchandise

Throughout June, Disney Guests will also be able to purchase Pride-themed apparel, accessories, and pins. The Disney Pride Collection, available in parks and online, was created by members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. Specially designed items include tank tops, backpacks, MagicBands, plush, ornaments, mugs, and shot glasses among other things.

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Pride Clothing

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There is also a selection of items incorporating Marvel and Star Wars logos, themes, and characters.

pride-collection-disney

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Lisa Becket, Disney’s Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, stated the following on Disney Parks Blog:

“At Disney Parks, we want our Guests and Cast Members to see themselves reflected in the Disney stories, experiences, and products they know and love — all year long — and we are grateful to work with members and allies of the community to deliver products that are authentic.”

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For all members of the LGBTQ+ community and the friends and family who support them, there is no shortage of ways to show and celebrate pride throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

disney pride family

Credit: Disney Parks Blog

About Steven Wilk

Steven has a complicated relationship with Disney. As a child, he visited Walt Disney World every few years with his family. But he never understood why kids his age (and older) were so scared of Snow White or Alien Encounter. He is a former participant of the Disney College Program (left early…long story), and he also previously worked in Children’s publishing, where he adapted multiple Disney movies and TV shows. He has many controversial opinions about Disney…like having a positive view of Michael Eisner, believing Return of the Jedi is superior to The Empire Strikes Back, and that Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge should have never been built (at least not at Hollywood Studios). Every year for the past two decades, Steven has visited either Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani or went on a Disney Cruise. He’s happy to share any and all knowledge of the Disney destinations (and he likes using parenthesis a lot…as well as ellipses…)