Elite Runway Experience debuts Dec. 11 at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, blending fashion models and champion show dogs. Handler Chic platform launches with eight elite handlers.
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Elite Runway Experience (ERE) will hold its debut event Dec. 11 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, the company announced Monday. The show combines professional fashion models, champion show dogs, luxury brands and live entertainment in a format aimed at luxury consumers and dog show enthusiasts.
ERE also unveiled Handler Chic, a storytelling platform that will introduce eight elite handlers through an eight-week editorial and social media campaign starting July 13. Each handler gets a dedicated reveal week with photography, interviews and behind-the-scenes content leading up to the December show.
Founder Randy Lubinsky, who has spent decades in the sport, said in a statement that most people see only a few minutes in the show ring. They miss the dedication, discipline and relationships behind the scenes. Handler Chic and ERE were created to change that through fashion and storytelling.
For Walt Disney World, the event offers a potential boost to hotel occupancy and on-site spending during the peak holiday season. The Dolphin hotel sits within the resort complex, and the December timing aligns with the busiest travel period. Disney's parks segment, a major profit center for the company, has leaned into exclusive experiences and event-based bookings to drive revenue growth.
Disney carries an Alpha Score of 39 out of 100 from AlphaScala, a Mixed rating. The parks division has faced pressure from inflation-sensitive consumer spending. High-ticket events like ERE could provide a margin lift if they draw affluent visitors. The company has not confirmed any financial terms or sponsorship ties with ERE.
Additional announcements about fashion partners, designers, entertainment and sponsors are expected through the summer and fall, according to the release. The VIP waitlist is open at eliterunwayexperience.com.
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