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Not an unreasonable concern. I’ve described Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom as the biggest model railroads in the world. Walt was a model railroader, so the influence of that hobby does seem to rub off on the parks. The loss of the railroad would be a terrible blow. Unfortunately, it’s not an...

Absolutely right, but at this point both the strict continuity of the Galaxy’s Edge and Star Tours is being eroded. Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, as you note, was set between the events of the prequels and original trilogy. It was a way to incorporate some of the Separatist battle droid...

100%. I’ve always believed that the queue to Star Tours represented the key to a good Star Wars land. The Star Tours queue has several show scenes you go by. Imagine a land with similar show scenes spread throughout it. I think that’s what’s missing from Galaxy’s Ledge. Imagine a land filled...

Ah, but is that so? We got a version of Pirates of the Caribbean that was removed from its original context. But the Pirates of the Caribbean that Walt Disney oversaw right before his death was an explicitly moral tale. Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland features a series of show scenes...

I’m glad someone else read the plaque! Even if we disagree on villains land, I can respect that! Cheers! Dissenting on a creative decision is pearl clutching? Do you think I enjoy going into a thread with a view that will earn me scorn from hundreds of commentators? I don’t get a kick from...

Agreed. I think this whole thread is emblematic of Disney's transformation into meaninglessness. Disney used to denote the company and corporate culture created by Walt Disney. Today, "Disney" refers to the parent company of various franchises, including Shogun, the Planet of the Apes...

I'm still recovering from that presentation. When they said "we just don't have enough time to make it through these announcements" I nearly lost it. They had enough time to bring out Pentatonix for a musical medley, but they didn't have time to actually announce stuff!?!? I'd be curious to see...

I've been trying to find the right words. Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Experiences are maddening. But let's back it up... A theme park is not a random collection of rides. It's a story told through physical environments. The entire park has a story or message. And the parts of the park...

Good news! I'm glad their public relations took the step to clarify this. Communication is almost always the best option!

No, the insane take is that a park dedicated to the life and legacy of Walt Disney would feature a land that celebrates evil and hideousness.

These people are noting that a celebration of evil, decay, and darkness do not belong at the Magic Kingdom. Villians belong at the Magic Kingdom within their proper context. Which is being defeated and vanquished. No incongruity.

This boiling controversy and panic over the placement of the Monster's Inc. land could have been mitigated with a better D23 presentation. Disney Parks fans like concrete details. If you're going to eliminate a fan-favorite attraction, let people know in the presentation. Alternatively, if this...

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes continues its weak performance relative to its 2017 predecessor. War for the Planet of the Apes grossed ~627 Million in April 2024 Dollars. This means Kingdom is sitting at around ~62% of its predecessor. Even accounting for the reduced production costs, this is...

Very impressive performance. Pixar's team ought to be proud of this one. This feels like a return to form. A true Pixarian mega hit like ones of old. Particularly impressive is the performance in Latin America and Asia. Mexican performance distinguished itself. Mexico ❤️'s Inside Out. By...

There being a change in the plot does make sense... Which is saying something, because nothing about Tiana's Bayou Adventure makes sense! 😆 Speaking of the things that don't make sense, here's what Tabasco branding looked like the early 1900s (circa 1905): You can instantly tell this is...

I'm going to stick with Occam's razor. The one who has something to gain and the resources to do it is the one who did it. Or maybe "Pinkie Pie🏴‍☠️" is the one who bought the bots in order to get clout. 😂

Because bots cost money. Who spends money to defend Disney's interests?

Because bots cost money. Who bought the bots? A concerned citizen?

Wow, they got caught alright. Those are textbook bot accounts and posts. I suspect that many firms do this. Still, it's too bad to see large firms transparently engage in this behavior. Bots lower the quality of the discourse online and skew perceptions. It's manipulative. While Disney clearly...

Pixar has a trump card right now. Bob Iger. Bob Iger is not going to be the CEO who shutters Pixar. He bought the thing from Steve Jobs. He promised it would remain intact under his leadership. He will absolutely not break that promise. I despise Bob Iger and think he's smug individual who...