Disney Children’s Festival Brings Toy Story 5 to Hatay
As part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility initiative, Disney Turkey hosted its third annual Disney Children’s Festival at the Antakya Aşağıoba Primary School in Hatay. The event, which took place recently, aimed to provide moral support and joy to local children still recovering from the effects of the earthquake. Volunteers from the Disney Turkey team managed the festival, facilitating various creative workshops and scientific experiment zones designed to stimulate young imaginations. The day concluded with a special outdoor screening of the highly anticipated film, Toy Story 5, offering a memorable experience for the community. 
- The third annual Disney Children’s Festival took place at Antakya Aşağıoba Primary School to support local youth.
- Disney VoluntEARS staff managed creative workshops and educational scientific activities throughout the day.
- The event concluded with an outdoor screening of the movie Toy Story 5 for the local community.
- The initiative serves as part of Disney’s long-term social responsibility program focused on regional recovery.
Educational Zones Foster Learning and Creativity
The festival grounds were transformed into interactive zones featuring Disney, NOW, Disney+, and National Geographic themes. Students engaged in hands-on design workshops that encouraged artistic development, while the National Geographic station provided educational insights through practical scientific demonstrations. 
The stage program kept the energy high with performances from content creator Buğra Kazancı, complemented by captivating bubble shows and illusionist acts that left the children thoroughly entertained. These stations ensured that the festival provided more than just entertainment, acting as a platform for active learning and social interaction. 
Outdoor Screening Offers Moments of Joy
Following the daytime activities, the festival atmosphere transitioned into a communal cinema experience under the stars. Families gathered in the open-air venue to watch Toy Story 5, accompanied by popcorn and refreshments provided to all attendees. 
This outdoor screening allowed the local community to connect with classic characters from the animation world in a relaxed setting, providing a much-needed morale boost for families during the ongoing recovery efforts in the region. 
Volunteers Play a Crucial Role in Success
The operational success of the event relied heavily on the Disney VoluntEARS team, a group of dedicated employees who managed the logistics and direct engagement with the children. By working closely with participants in various playgroups and workshops, these volunteers helped facilitate social development and confidence-building among the students. 
Such sustained efforts from major global brands are vital in the long-term psychosocial recovery of children in affected areas, proving that consistent presence and interactive support remain essential tools for community healing. 
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