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Disney World gives moment of silence for Orlando

Cinderella Castle displays rainbow colors for victims

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10 years ago

June 21, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube)

An unofficial vigil for the Pulse nightclub victims was held at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Saturday night and while Disney World did not host the event, the theme park showed its support.

Hello Giggles reports thousands of people joined together in front of the Cinderella Castle with colored glow sticks and LED candles. Magic Kingdom silenced its Main Street U.S.A. for 49 seconds in remembrance of the 49 lives lost.

During the moments of silence, the Cinderella Castle projected rainbow colors across its walls. Upon exiting the memorial, Disney passed out rainbow Mickey Mouse pins. Working cast members were also allowed to leave their stations to visit the vigil.

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The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

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