From November 17 to 21, 2025, Disneyland Paris renewed its participation in the European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities (SEEPH) with a dedicated program aimed to raise awareness among its Cast Members. This edition highlighted the company’s commitment to promoting the professional inclusion of people with disabilities and ensuring accessibility across the destination.
Revisit this edition’s highlights, day by day:
Day 1 – New Accessibility Initiatives (November 17)
The Guest Accessibility, Disability Mission, and Diversity & Inclusion teams kicked off the week by meeting Cast Members backstage to present their year-round initiatives. The day featured demonstrations of new devices for visitors, such as vibrating vests for deaf or hard-of-hearing guests, and immersive awareness activities using virtual reality.
The French National Association of Guide Dog Handlers was also on hand to raise awareness among Cast Members about best practices for assisting visually impaired guests accompanied by guide dogs. Disneyland Paris welcomes guide and assistance dogs in 40 attractions and shows and is progressively introducing dedicated waiting areas, such as at Pirates of the Caribbean. This commitment earned Disneyland Paris the Accessibility Trophy in 2023, awarded by the French National Association of Guide Dog Handlers.
Day 2 – Solidarity Market and Round Table (November 18)
Since 1993, Disneyland Paris has partnered with several vocational rehabilitation centers (ESAT). To showcase this partnership, ESAT Les Marronniers, Val d’Europe, and Domaine Emmanuel organized a solidarity market backstage, offering locally made products to Cast Members.
In the afternoon, Cast Members were also invited to attend a round table featuring external speakers who shared their experiences and career journeys.
Day 3 – Destination Tour (November 19)
The Guest Accessibility, Disability Mission, and Diversity & Inclusion teams continued their mission to meet as many Cast Members as possible, visiting backstage areas across the Disney Parks as well as Disney Hotels and Disney Village.
Day 4 – DuoDay (November 20)
The DuoDay, a national initiative led by the Ministry for People with Disabilities, gave around thirty trainees the opportunity to explore various roles at Disneyland Paris (food & beverage, retail, guest services, etc.), each paired with an individual Cast Member mentor.
These exchanges are designed to support the professional integration of people with disabilities. A perfect example is Maxime: after participating as a DuoDay trainee in the kitchens in 2024, he returned this year as a mentor, having secured a permanent contract at Victoria’s Home-Style Restaurant. His story is featured on Disneyland Paris News.
Day 5 – Closing Webinar (November 21)
Each evening throughout the week, webinars were offered to Cast Members by reservation, covering topics ranging from recruitment and support for people with disabilities to disability awareness.
At Disneyland Paris, all Cast Members in guest-facing roles receive dedicated training on welcoming guests with disabilities. In addition to resources and training modules, Disneyland Paris organizes events, workshops, and immersive experiences that encourage Cast Members to share insights on disability and on how best to welcome colleagues and visitors alike.
For more information, visit our dedicated page.