International Dog Day celebrates all four-legged friends and encourages ownership and adoption while also acknowledging lifesaving and comfort-giving dogs. So, to mark the day, we’ve fetched some of our most pup-ular Disney magic to pamper your pup – beginning with an absolutely paw-tastic “Park Bark” doggy treat recipe by Disney Chef Heather Wall.
Our special Disney Dog Pack also includes a “dog-it-yourself” treat jar with a special dose of pixie dust. To create this paw-some Disney doggy treat jar, download the instructions here.
And to celebrate the day, we’re also including a few delightful doggy Disney+ shows and movies to enjoy with your favorite four-legged friend.
We hope you enjoy our International Dog Day takeover. Be sure to check back for more of these types of stories on the Disney Parks Blog and follow along using hashtags #DisneyMagicMoments, #NationalDogDay and #InternationalDogDay.
We’re continuing our celebration of International Dog Day with some paw-sitively fur-bulous finds fetched especially for your favorite fido. And to show off the latest pup fashions and special items, a few furry friends are joining us from the pup park with favorites!
Disney doggy merchandise of-fur-ings are available for four-legged friends of all sizes and they include themed costumes, collars, leashes, tags, comfort harnesses, pet bowls and more.
As you can see, many of the paw-some products give a nod to classic characters like Mickey Mouse as well as films and attractions such as the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and Pixar’s “Up.”
Along with adorable dog costumes, here are a few other items you can find at Disney Tails at Disney Springs and at Disney Home in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort.
And of course, many more paw-ular products are also available at shopDisney.com!
Be sure to check back for more of these types of stories on the Disney Parks Blog and follow along using hashtags #DisneyMagicMoments, #NationalDogDay and #InternationalDogDay.
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Just like Mickey Mouse and Pluto are a dynamic duo, so are our cast members and their four-legged friends! In celebration of International Dog Day, get to know some of our cast members and their canine companions.
Megan Haug, Digital Producer and Linux “Linux is a very special puppy with a purpose –– he’s currently training to be a Guide Dog for someone who is visually impaired. I am a puppy raiser through Guide Dogs of America, which means that I have been working with Linux since he was eight weeks old. Taking Linux to Disneyland was an incredible experience; it’s a great opportunity to see all of the work we’ve been doing pay off. He’s been training very hard over the past year and is the happiest dog I’ve ever met. One day Linux will change someone’s life and raising Linus has forever changed mine.”
Chelsea Auburn, Senior Associate, Alliance Management and Luna “Our sweet Luna loves showing off her Disney side with her countless accessories! She has a lot but her favorites are probably her princess leash, Minnie harness and rose gold ears to match mine. I’m a sucker for anything Disney-themed for Luna (and myself!) so when I saw they were coming out with matching spirit jerseys, I knew I had to get them for us.”
David Romero, Software Developer, and Jasmine “Jasmine is a seven-year-old Golden Retriever, and she is an amazing service dog as well! Jasmine is a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) dog, which means that she was trained to detect a pheromone that my body produces when I am in distress. She’s a really big Disney fan as well. She has also posed for pics with just about every character, although she is not a fan of Marie…”
Katie Erickson, Director, Costuming, Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line and Murphy “Murphy is my diabetic alert dog; he’s an amazing creature that loves and protects me. Prior to working with Murphy, I never told anyone I had Type 1 Diabetes, but because of his vest, Guests and fellow Cast Members alike share their Diabetes stories with me now and I’ve found a new voice as an advocate both at Disney and in the community. When his vest is on, Murphy is all business, but when his vest is off, he loves to snuggle, prefers to be carried on my hip like a toddler and will chase and fetch balls for hours. He also loves to go boating and to the beach!”
Frank Reifsnyder, Sr. Manager, Global Publicity, Disney Parks Experiences and Products and Loki “Our 1-year-old Chorgi (half Chihuahua, half Corgi) is a huge Disney fan. He was named after Loki, and loves Mickey, Marvel and Star Wars. He loves to dress up as and play with Spider-Man and has even met Mickey at a Cast Member Halloween event last year (where Loki is dressed as a hot dog and we went as condiments).”
Tember Bower, Leader, Disney Reservations Center and Luke “Shortly after my husband and I got married, we started our search for a puppy. Then Luke found us. His owner had found him caught in a fence and couldn’t afford the surgery he would need to survive, so they decided to put him down. The vet fell in love with his sweet personality and decided to do the surgery anyway, with the hopes that she could find him a loving home. After hearing his story, we decided to go meet him to see if he would be a right fit for us. When he hobbled over on his three legs to meet me and laid his head in my lap, I knew he was meant to be my boy. He is now five years old and he doesn’t even know that he’s missing a back leg. He runs and plays like any four-legged dog, and our family wouldn’t be complete without him!”
Shawn Becker, Disney Vacation Club Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Nani and Nala “I was just about to make the move to Orlando to start my second [Disney] College Program and thought a few extra friends for the journey might make the move easier. Little did I know how much this mother-daughter duo would end up meaning to me and helping me over the years and my career with the company. From the highs to the lows, to the attempts of dressing them up for Halloween, from working in the Parks, then Disney Vacation Club and now remotely in my home office, my girlies have been here for it all and I honestly don’t think I could have done any of this without them! I love them more than I could ever truly tell them and it raises that age old question of ‘Who rescued who?’”
Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment and Nandi Dr. Mark Penning loves all animals, but his dog, Nandi, has a special place in his heart. Follow Dr. Mark on Instagram to see more furry friends from Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Our Disney Ambassadors are joining in the #InternationalDogDay fun too, with photos from past park visits! Don’t forget to share your favorite pup photos using #DisneyMagicMoments.
Today is International Dog Day and we’re celebrating everyone’s favorite fido with a fur-bulous collection of positively paw-some Pluto styles – past and present – from Disney parks around the world!
Whether pouncing his way into hearts at Disneyland Resort, hotdogging in a giant teacup at Hong Kong Disneyland or chasing a day of snorkeling at Tokyo Disneyland Resort – everything is simply paw-tastic when Pluto is around. So, to mark the day, we’ve dug up some Pluto magic for everyone at home.
Our celebration of one of the world’s most beloved Disney characters begins at Shanghai Disneyland Resort where his style is worthy of ap-paws. (Photo from Chinese New Year 2019. Does not reflect current social distancing guidelines.)
Mickey’s loyal pooch is a great fur-riend looking for fun. So, of course, hotdogging on a spinning teacup comes natural at Hong Kong Disneyland.
With a super surfboard necklace, Pluto is ready to “hang ten” in a special moment captured in the tropical paradise of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai`i.
Pluto can also sniff out the best photo locations for a stylistic shot – like digging in right in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort.
And Pluto has a tail waggin’ good time at Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris.
Seafaring Pluto was stylishly decked out for a special role on board one of the Disney Cruise Line ships – with a paw-fect sailor’s hat!
And during the dog days of summer at Walt Disney World Resort, Pluto is game to em-bark on a space adventure orbiting a galaxy of planets in Tomorrowland.
At Tokyo Disney Resort, Pluto sports his best snorkeling gear for a stylish dip in the water.
We hope you enjoyed our special celebration of Pluto style from around the world! Be sure to check back for more of these types of stories on the Disney Parks Blog and follow along using hashtags #DisneyMagicMoments, #InternationalDogDay and #NationalDogDay.
It’s International Dog Day and we’re celebrating the occasion on the Disney BARKS Blog(Ur…I mean Parks Blog) with a surprise ulti-mutt daylong takeover of paw-some pup merchandise of-fur-rings, “best-in-show” activities for favorite fidos, top-dog treats and other delightful Disney doggy surprises.
As many of you know, International Dog Day celebrates all dogs and encourages ownership and adoption of pups while also acknowledging lifesaving pooches and work they do to bring us comfort. So, today, in the dog days of summer, we’ve decided to dig up our most pup-ular Disney dog magic – beginning with an around-the-world look at the paw-sitively perfect styles of Mickey’s favorite pal, Pluto!
We’re celebrating Disney’s top dog Pluto with a fur-bulous collection of styles – past and present – from around the world. Visit our fur-st global roundup dedicated to the pooch with personality.
Especially for the day, we’re also sharing some paw-tastic pup fashions and doggy merchandise of-fur-ings deserving of a round of ap-paws! Find your favorites and raise the woof by checking out the new #DisneyMagicMoments doggy fashion story.
Our Disney pup-dates for International Dog Day continue with a paw-kage of activities for the dog you’re mutts about! The activities include a one-of-a-kind doggy treat recipe, a DIY “101 Dalmatians” treat jar and more to pamper your pup. Click here for our special Disney Dog Pack of activities.
And especially for International Dog Day, we’re releasing a new digital wallpaper for your computer and mobile device. You can download a variety of sizes in our wallpaper section.
Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it.
And in honor of the day, we’re inviting you to take a virtual ride around Andy’s backyard aboard Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. In this special “Ride & Learn” video, you’ll discover some fun Slinky Dog facts.
The dogs of Disney Parks are also being celebrated with a new video featuring your favorites! Check out the My Disney Experience and Disneyland Resort Mobile apps for more exclusive videos and content celebrating International Dog Day!
And no bones about it, finding motivation to get out and exercise can be difficult sometimes. However, for International Dog Day, our friends at runDisney are sharing some paw-some tips for bringing your dog on a run.
Disney Jr. is also sharing a special Puppy Dog Pals video on International Dog Day.
Two fun-loving Pug puppies, Bingo and Rolly, are brothers with an appetite for adventure! Whether it’s helping their owner Bob or aiding an animal friend-in-need, their paw-some missions take the pups all around the neighborhood and even around the world!
No matter where they go, Bingo and Rolly know that life is so much more exciting (and a lot more silly!) with your best friend and brother by your side.
Also, our partners at Oh My Disney, are sharing an adorable video of puppies in Disney costumes – in slow motion! And Oh My Disney and Disney Family have a few other ways you can celebrate International Dog Day:
We hope you enjoy our surprise International Dog Day takeover. Be sure to check back for more of these types of stories on the Disney Parks Blog and follow along using hashtags #DisneyMagicMoments, #NationalDogDay and #InternationalDogDay.
