Starbucks announced that is was closing 8,000 of it’s stores throughout the U.S. today because for anti-bias training. Included in the closures are the 6 Starbucks locations in Walt Disney World, which will be closed from 3pm to 7pm.
The incident which brought about the anti-bias training necessary for Starbucks employees follows the arrest of two African American men in a Philadelphia Starbucks while waiting for a friend. A video previewing the training says it will include recorded remarks from Starbucks executives. “We are here to make sure Starbucks is a place where everyone, everyone feels welcome,” says CEO Kevin Johnson. It’s created to ensure Starbucks continues a welcoming and warm atmosphere for everyone.
There are 6 Starbucks locations in Walt Disney World including all 4 parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios as well as Disney Springs.
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My name is Ziggy and I love Disney, everything Disney! I grew up on Disney and it has and continues to be a huge part of my life. I started young when my parents took me to Disney World when I was 18 months old. Little did they know that would be the first of an uncountable number of trips we would take. I have so many amazing memories going to Disney with my family and friends and it has been interwoven into my DNA.
Morgan Paschal
Wednesday 30th of May 2018
Like Starbucks too. I've been to all of the Starbucks' locations at Disney. Didn't realize there were that many on property.
ziggy
Wednesday 30th of May 2018
I love starbucks