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An article that pretty much nails the obvious. There is a group of toxic fans attacking this and other shows for all the wrong reasons. It makes the online discourse toxic and even impacts how we view the show - you're going to be SO ANGRY at this week's episode! A reminder that discussing...

The lawsuit seems likely frivolous because studios are never obligated to keep an actor/character on a show. Their story can be ended at any time for creative reasons, and it's not the same as firing someone from a permanent job. Disney perhaps should have just said the character is not part of...

Ebert was great. He made a great point once that the job of a reviewer is to describe a movie in such a way that the reader can determine if it's something they would like. The final letter grade or raised appendage is secondary to that factor. Take something like the Michael Bay Transformers...

The best thing for an individual is to find that one single reviewer you like and follow them. These aggregate reviews serve a purpose, but people seem to be giving them more and more weight than they should. It's also important to see where potential review bombing is taking place. When half...

Numbers will vary, but that example points out that financing a vacation might make it only 5.61% more expensive, which is probably reasonable for most people. It can be a slippery slope though. People see that relatively "small" monthly interest fee as manageable. I used a line of credit to...

In general, taking on debt to go on vacation isn't the ideal choice. Especially since it implies those individuals might have zero other savings on hand for an emergency. However, a few hundred bucks in interest isn't the end of the world. If it happens to be the right time, the kids are the...

Regardless of the current approach, history is worth noting. Disney provides an accommodation that is superior to the the standard queue, people learn about it, people lie and abuse it, Disney changes the system and the people who truly need it suffer. Rinse and repeat. Then when it's...

That's fair, to me it's just an acknowledgement of reasons the program is being curtailed. The challenge with Disney's accessibility policies has always been the advantage factor. People have been renting wheelchairs for decades because it resulted in lower wait times, especially at Disneyland...

Yes there's an element of choice but I think it's fair to acknowledge that the virtual "advantage" of DAS means that a DAS user may be more likely to re-ride an attraction with a particularly long queue. The average theme park visitor isn't going to re-ride a headliner attraction with a 2+ hour...

I don't know why there's a resistance to this notion that riding a headliner or busy attraction multiple times is very different when using standby versus DAS. Last time I was at AK I rode Flight of Passage once via pre-booked fastpass and once via stand-by. I chose not to ride it more times...

It's ultimately speculation as to whether or not the re-ride factor for headliner attractions is truly having a major impact. It's just a case where lawsuits have been filed expecting immediate and endless re-rides, so it's a high profile issue that gets discussed. Disney didn't restrict people...

The problem with DAS is that it's not individually tailored. Having this level of accommodation for people with such limits is great. It accounts for all of the challenges some of us can't even imagine. The wheelchair user who takes longer to get around or takes longer to do something like use...

It's relevant because it is a factor that may impact standby wait times for all guests, and is one of the major benefits of DAS that contributes to people lying to get it. Legitimate DAS users who don't want to budge on this issue should consider that. The more a service like DAS provides...

They also took a blood sample, and that means testing for midichlorians. Lord knows mention of that would have some people seething.

Good news Rebel Moon fan(s). https://www.darkhorizons.com/rebel-moon-directors-cuts-set-for-august/

People have sued for the right to ride the same attraction over and over. To the degree it actually occurs we can't say, but it is not pure speculation. Theme parks are designed to spread crowds and experiences out. Most people won't ride something like Rise more than once or twice because of...

I thought we were supposed to be mad about something this week...

He was one of a kind. I can't think of anyone really willing to be so openly critical of Disney, when warranted. Everyone wants to be on their good side and go to press events and what not. He really recognized when Disneyland started a downward spiral. It wasn't just burned out lightbulbs, it...

The re-ride thing is tricky. There are DAS users who say their kid is obsessed with something like Rise of the Resistance and the ability to ride it over and over within the confines of the DAS system is an expected accommodation for them. Technically, anyone can re-ride the same attraction via...

I don't think PVOD impacts theatrical performance. At least, it doesn't change a movie's trajectory during release. Popular movies like Wonka come to home viewing quickly and still maintain their expected theatrical performance. Most movies drop off 30-50% week to week. In rare cases, a movie...