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Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, announced on Tuesday that the company’s theme parks include one of their core values.
In part, this means that employees in the theme park will have more flexibility in their clothing, especially with regard to personal expression.
According to D’Amaro’s announcement, Disney will enable workers to have more “gender-inclusive hairstyles, jewelry, nail styles and costume choices.” Cast members will also be allowed to show “appropriate” tattoos.
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D’Amaro said the company is updating its policy “not only to remain relevant in the workplace today, but also to enable our cast members to better express their cultures and individuality at work.”
“Going forward, we believe that our cast, which is at the heart of the magic that lives on in all our experiences, can offer the best of Disney’s legendary hospitality if they have more options for personal expression – to be richer, more personal and to create more engaging “experiences with our guests,” D’Amaro added.
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D’Amaro said in his announcement that inclusion would be added to Disney Parks’ core values - formerly ‘The Four Keys’ – which include safety, courtesy, performance and efficiency. Now the parks will have five ‘keys’.
“Inclusivity is essential to our culture and leads us forward as we realize our rich legacy of engaging storytelling, exceptional service and Disney magic,” D’Amaro wrote.
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Disney has already started adding more inclusive attractions and experiences, D’Amaro said. The company has opened a new jazz exhibition at Epcot and is updating other rides, including Jungle Cruises and Splash Mountain.
Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, said Tuesday that the attire of employees at the theme park will be relaxed to be more inclusive. (iStock)
The company is also adding more diverse companies to its supply chain and wants to ‘support and build communities’ through mentorship programs, according to the blog post.
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“Our goal is also to have more representation and accountability in our organization, start with my own leadership team and expand our business worldwide through tools and mentorship and learning programs that create awareness and promote leadership,” D’Amaro said. writing.
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At the end of the blog post, D’Amaro said that Disney Parks “is committed to listening, learning and making significant improvements.”
“The world is changing, and we will change with it and continue to be a source of joy and inspiration for the whole world,” he added. “We will never stop working to make sure Disney is a welcome place for everyone.”