WordPress
[SHOWCASE]: https://disneyconnect.com/
Submission ID
202409131434220
Site URL
https://disneyconnect.com/
Submission date
13 Sep 2024
Submitter
Alexandra Guffey
Author
The Walt Disney Company
Theme
Custom theme: Aloha
Launched On
6 Jun 2024
Country
US
Description
The consumer news platform of Disney Experiences, the segment of Disney that brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world.
Reason for Submission
Showcase Day Submission, this will be presented on showcase day at Wordcamp US 2024.
This site focuses on deeper integration with our social media content for an increasingly social media forward news environment.
Any additional notes or details?
No response
New images - I was having trouble accessing the previous ones, so just in case.
Copy:
Disney Connect is the digital hub that brings the magic of Disney to life for partners, collaborators, and businesses worldwide. From beloved stories to innovative experiences, Disney Connect serves as a bridge to the iconic brand’s vast resources, offering tools, updates, and insights that help shape unforgettable moments for audiences of all ages.
Built on WordPress, DisneyConnect.com combines sleek design with powerful functionality to deliver a seamless user experience. The site showcases Disney’s global reach through dynamic media, resource-rich pages, and a secure partner portal.
We actually have a couple WordCamp US 2024 videos that could be used to create a slightly more in-depth case study here:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCHLOHbMe3E
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu_jzWBZgiM
I'll start the draft with the information so far. If anyone wants to write a longer piece, we can sub it in later.
Updated copy with video embeds:
Disney Connect is the digital hub that brings the magic of Disney to life for partners, collaborators, and businesses worldwide. From beloved stories to innovative experiences, Disney Connect serves as a bridge to the iconic brand’s vast resources, offering tools, updates, and insights that help shape unforgettable moments for audiences of all ages.
Built on WordPress, DisneyConnect.com combines sleek design with powerful functionality to deliver a seamless user experience. The team at Disney crafted a design system called Aloha, supported by a robust set of custom Gutenberg blocks. These blocks empower editors to build visually engaging pages without needing to touch code, offering flexibility, consistency, and creative control in one streamlined interface.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCHLOHbMe3E
The site is powered by custom blocks that make it easy to structure content with precision and polish. WordPress features like panel controls, reusable components, and advanced taxonomies allow creators to work quickly and efficiently—while maintaining accessibility, performance, and design integrity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu_jzWBZgiM
DisneyConnect.com also showcases how WordPress can support a social-forward publishing strategy. Editors can embed TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube posts directly into article feeds, blending traditional storytelling with real-time, multimedia updates. It’s a powerful example of what’s possible with WordPress at scale: enterprise-ready infrastructure, built by a small team, using open tools to deliver world-class results. DisneyConnect.com proves that with the right foundation, WordPress can help tell some of the world’s most magical stories.