PHOTOS: Disney Parks host Dream Big, Princess Disneybound event for International Day of the Girl

Today, Oct. 11, Disney Parks around the world have invited guests to take part in a special Disneybound event in honor of International Day of the Girl, as declared by the United Nations.

Guests were encouraged to celebrate their favorite Disney heroines in Disneybound style on this special day. Disneybounding is the use of applying specific color blocking, patterns, accessories and more to create a look inspired by a Disney character.

Check out some of our favorite Disneybounds and other photos from today’s event:

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Happy International Day of the Girl!🎉 Today @disneyparksblog has invited you all to #disneybound as your favorite female character💁🏻‍♀️ I chose Pocahontas because she has forever been one of my favorites… from memorizing all the songs in the movie and playing them on repeat to having my very own Pocahontas inspired Bday party complete with a piñata filled with Meeko and Flit candies…that year I felt I looked most like her because my hair was down to my waist and well, I’m a smidgeon Native American… amongst other things😉 So in my mind that made us twins! Duh! So for today’s look I took it to the next level… I felt this outfit represented Pocahontas as a working woman, super mom, and overall resilient human… To all the girls out there that think they are less than or not good enough…know that you are an amazing individual capable of more than you realize…and if your light happens to get dimmed along the way, just know that you have the strength within you to rise up and shine brighter than ever before❤️ “Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.”❤️ Did you have a fave princess growing up?😍 ——————— From now until Nov 20, 2018 every time you use the hastag: #dreambigprincess @disney will donate $1 to “Girl Up” who’s goal is supporting girls with leadership & empowerment tools for the future.

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Fun in the park today with #dreambigprincess and #girlup

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“If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.” ✨🎶 . . For every photo with #dreambigprincess, $1 will be donated to Girl Up! Find your favorite photo that makes you feel confident and help us raise money for this amazing organization! . . . . . . #dreambigprincess #disneyparks #disneyland #castmembers #friendshipgoals #myfavorite #womensempowerment #bestrong #beconfident #ironsharpensiron #liveyourstory #cinderella

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Where there is kindness, there is goodness, and where there is goodness there is magic! Happy International Girl’s Day! Here’s to making sure we support all the amazing little princesses out there so they can grow up to do amazing things! #disney #disneyworld #wdw #waltdisneyworld #magickingdom #cinderella #photopass #characterphoto #dreambigprincess #internationalgirlsday #dream #love #magic #kindness #princess #grow #learn

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Always remember to #DreamBigPrincess. 😍 #Disneybound #Disneybounding #AP #SnowWhite #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #Disneyland

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@disneylandparis #disneylandparis #dreambigprincess i think Rapunzel is one of the bound i did the most✨

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🎉🎉Happy International #DayoftheGirl 🎉🎉 For every post with #dreambigprincess on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, Disney will donate $1 to @girlupcampaign so share your photos of your favorite females and celebrate the wonder that is YOU!! 💪💕 • • • • • #tbt #throwbackthursday #internationaldayofthegirl #girlup #disneylove #disneyfriends #disneybound #mnsshp #notsoscary #bootoyou #disneyprincess #wdw #magickingdom #disneytravelagent #ootd

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Even our own Banks Lee took his daughter to participate at Walt Disney World today! Spencer showed off her Princess side with a look inspired by Ariel.

From Oct. 10 – Nov. 20, for every ‘like’ or share of a public photo or video with #DreamBigPrincess on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, Disney Worldwide Services will donate $1 to GirlUp, the United Nations Foundation’s program that supports girls’ leadership and empowerment, up to a maximum donation of $1 million.

Disney has also recently launched a new global video series that will offer the next generation advice and inspiration on how to succeed. Filmed and produced by young women from Girl Up, the new series shares the stories of 20 women across all ranges of industry. You can learn more about the series here.

To learn more about Disney’s Dream Big, Princess initiative, visit Princess.Disney.com.