Disney Hosts “Mufasa” Screenings for Children Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires

Earlier this month, Disney donated $15 million to help response and rebuilding efforts.

As Los Angeles continues to fight and recover from devastating wildfires, Disney has teamed up with local Boys & Girls Clubs to bring some movie magic to children affected by the disaster.

What’s Happening:

  • The Walt Disney Company, in partnership with local Boys & Girls Clubs in Los Angeles, has decided to help spread a little magic to children affected by the recent wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of families in Southern California.
  • Inviting them to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pasadena and Santa Monica, children whose homes were destroyed, have been displaced, or have been otherwise impacted by the fires were treated to a special screening of Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King.
  • This includes those normally serviced by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, which is currently unavailable for use.
  • Long term partners of Disney, the Boys & Girls Club has also been set up as a temporary school for kids whose schools have been affected by the devastating wildfires.
  • The kids were also treated to special snacks and fun giveaways, which included Mufasa tumblers, friendship bracelets, and Mickey Mouse rice krispy treats.
  • Of course, the man, the mouse, the legend made sure to stop by to hangout and spread a little extra magic.

  • The projection equipment was donated by local business Sweetwater in a huge community effort to bring these screenings to life.
  • For over 5 decades, Disney has been committed to supporting local Boys & Girls Clubs. Walt Disney was even an honorary member of their board, where he strongly agreed with their mission to help young people’s dreams come true.
  • The organization was also a recipient of a portion of Disney’s $15 million donation in response to the fires.

What They’re Saying:

  • Cathleen Taff, President, Production Services, Franchise Management & Theatrical Distribution, Disney Entertainment, Studios: “When the team proposed the idea of hosting these screenings for kids who have been impacted by the fires, it was an instant yes — followed by the question, ‘And what more can we do?’ We know the joy and comfort a Disney movie can bring to a child and their family, and we’re honored to provide that sense of happiness and escape for these kids.”
  • Brynja Seagren, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica: “Throughout this crisis, we’ve focused on continuing to provide access to safe, supportive spaces for kids and we are grateful to Disney for bringing some magic right to our Clubs. They created an on-site movie theater experience featuring themed treats and swag that brought huge smiles to our kids’ faces as they experienced the story of Disney characters they know and love.”
  • Lisa Haines, senior vice president, Disney Corporate Social Responsibility: “During difficult times like these, we know that Disney is uniquely positioned to bring a sense of normalcy and happiness to kids when it’s needed the most. These movie parties are one piece of our efforts to lift up the kids and their families that have been affected by these fires.”
  • Lisa Cavelier, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena: “Over 70 Club families have lost their homes, and dozens more are displaced. We are honored that Disney is working with us to meet some of the challenges facing our families by bringing much-needed joy and fun to Pasadena and Altadena kids.”

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Maxon Faber
Based in Los Angeles, California, Maxon is roller coaster and musical theatre nerd. His favorite dinosaur is the parasaurolophus, specifically the one in Jurassic World: The Ride.