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Disney World Replaces 'Cleveland Indians' Pennant With Guardians at All-Star Sports

The update signals Disney’s ongoing effort to retire outdated Native American references across its properties.

Credit: daryl_mitchell, Flickr

Overview

  • Multiple Disney-focused outlets reported on September 30 that the All-Star Sports Resort swapped a 'Cleveland Indians' pennant for a Cleveland Guardians version, with WDW News Today credited as the original source.
  • The Cleveland MLB franchise adopted the Guardians name in 2021 in a move tied to cultural sensitivity concerns.
  • Walt Disney World has not issued a public statement about the signage change at the resort.
  • Some legacy pennants remain on display, including a Houston Astros design featuring the team’s 1994 logo, and MickeyBlog notes a Montreal Expos pennant is still present.
  • Coverage frames the swap as part of broader resort updates and theming refreshes following steps such as the 2024 Peter Pan’s Flight scene redesign and 2022 restrictions on Native American-style regalia by a visiting drill team.