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Disney Cast Members Go Barking Mad for a Good Cause at Paws in the Park!
Paws were on parade, tails were wagging, and Disney magic was in full effect at this year’s Paws in the Park—the country’s largest pet festival, held right in the heart of Orlando! This beloved annual event isn’t just about cute pups in costumes and tail-chasing fun; it’s a fundraiser that helps the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando provide care and shelter to thousands of animals in need.
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And guess who showed up in a big way? Disney World cast members! More than 300 cast members took part this year, helping Disney place as one of the top fundraisers for the event. Whether they were walking their own rescue pups, volunteering at adoption booths, or just soaking up the puppy love, Disney’s team was all-in on making a difference for furry friends in need.
Disney’s Decades of Doggone Dedication
Supporting Paws in the Park is nothing new for Disney—Mickey and friends have been making tails wag for nearly two decades! Since 2014, Disney cast members have dedicated over 31,000 volunteer hours at Pet Alliance locations across Central Florida, doing everything from walking dogs to helping kittens find their forever homes. And they don’t just give their time—through Disney VoluntEARS Grants, cast members have turned their hard work into over $300,000 in donations since 2015!
“Disney and their extraordinary VoluntEARS have made a world of a difference for the animals at Pet Alliance,” said Steve Bardy, Executive Director at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. “Their years of support, unwavering dedication, and compassion have helped us so much. We are so grateful.”
A Paw-some Day at Lake Eola
With thousands of dogs and their humans gathering at Lake Eola, this year’s event was another huge success—raising over $200,000 for Pet Alliance! The festival also partnered with seven local shelters, giving pet lovers the chance to adopt and give a second chance to animals looking for a loving home.
For Disney cast members like Russ Brown, it’s more than just a fun day out. “I’ve brought my dog Barkley here every year since we rescued him. It’s our favorite annual tradition to do together because we get to support rescues and animals who are looking for their forever homes.”
And the event’s impact goes beyond just one weekend. “We create happiness in our community, whether that’s for people or pets,” said Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs at Walt Disney World Resort. “Our cast love showing up and showing out at Paws in the Park every year. I’m always blown away by the impact they make.”
With another year in the books and thousands of animals benefiting from the event’s success, Paws in the Park proved once again that when Disney and the community come together, every tail wags a little bit brighter! 🐶✨
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