Disney's Social Media in the Wake of Tragedy

[Matt_Black]

Please note- I am not discussing the tragic events themselves. Rather, I've noticed WDW's varied social media accounts have been VERY quiet today. While I understand not posting the usual stuff, I am somewhat surprised they've not offered the "thoughts and support" line. Both Sea World and UNI have made statements, and yet Disney has not. The closest I have seen is from HOB Orlando.

It just seems odd to me, because I recall that in the wake of the Paris attacks, they had joined in with the condolences.

 

[BrerJon]

And they were very quick to extend support after the Japan earthquake that ripped up the parking lot in DisneySea.

 

[SirNim]

There's currently a very brief, one-sentence message on The Hub. Obviously not a public media announcement.

 

[Matt_Black]

what did HOB have to say? i love that place

Standard stuff, really. Here's a link to the tweet.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I suppose in times like this, often better to say nothing at all.

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

I've noticed this as well. We do have a message on The Hub, but nothing publicly. Pulse was frequented by many Cast Members, myself included, so it feels a little odd to me as well.

 

[Matt_Black]

I've noticed this as well. We do have a message on The Hub, but nothing publicly. Pulse was frequented by many Cast Members, myself included, so it feels a little odd to me as well.

Oh, goodness. I'm glad you're okay, and I hope any friends or loved ones you have also weren't among the victims.

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

Frankly I find the silence disgusting, yet understandable. Disney's active fanbase is one of the oddest paradoxes of any company I know, uniting both the LGBT community as well as right-wing evangelicals through family-friendly content. So while behind the scenes Disney is more than happy to support the community, hire them, and/or take their money, they won't do anything publicly that could rile up the other side.

Only saying something here shouldn't be about riling anyone up - it should be about humanity. Which is why I still believe Disney should say something considering how strongly this event impacts Disney's employees, fanbase, Orlando, and the country.

 

[Matt_Black]

Frankly I find the silence disgusting, yet understandable. Disney's active fanbase is one of the oddest paradoxes of any company I know, uniting both the LGBT community as well as right-wing evangelicals through family-friendly content. So while behind the scenes Disney is more than happy to support the community, hire them, and/or take their money, they won't do anything publicly that could rile up the other side.

I've noticed that's not always a company wide thing. Remember, it was the Muppets withdrawing from a Chick-Fil-A promotion that brought attention to that company's controversial stance on certain issues.

 

[TeriofTerror]

Frankly I find the silence disgusting, yet understandable. Disney's active fanbase is one of the oddest paradoxes of any company I know, uniting both the LGBT community as well as right-wing evangelicals through family-friendly content. So while behind the scenes Disney is more than happy to support the community, hire them, and/or take their money, they won't do anything publicly that could rile up the other side.

Only saying something here shouldn't be about riling anyone up - it should be about humanity. Which is why I still believe Disney should say something considering how strongly this event impacts Disney's employees, fanbase, Orlando, and the country.

I still love my bumper sticker:
"To hell with the Baptists -
I'm going to Disney World!"

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

Oh, goodness. I'm glad you're okay, and I hope any friends or loved ones you have also weren't among the victims.

Thank you. I'm in Indianapolis at the moment celebrating Pride with friends and family, and I've heard from most of my friends back in Orlando and everybody seems to be okay. This is just all so surreal.

 

[ParksAndPixels]

HOPEFULLY the silence is not anything that "strategic", and that their is another reason. Whether or not I agree with someone's life choices, doesn't change the fact that innocent lives were lost in a tragedy. Regardless of who was targeted or why, a life is still a life and lifestyle should not determine whether or not we care. Again, hoping and praying it is not some rediculous reason like what was suggested, especially being so close to their parks.

Another potential option: Disney is publicly trying to distance themselves as a destination from what happened. Perhaps thinking that people may avoid parks because it happened in Orlando. Just as dumb, but ive seen crazy PR stances over ideas like this.

 

[Jeremy Geertsema]

Bob Iger did release a statement.

 

[donsullivan]

Bob Iger has released a statement as quoted in Hollywood Reporter this afternoon:

Bob Iger, Disney CEO released a statement on the shooting: "We are all heartbroken by the tragic and horrific events in Orlando, and offer our thoughts, prayers and support to everyone in our community affected by this senseless act."

 

[TubaGeek]

The company may not, but individual Entertainment venues from all the theme parks are showing support on social media. It's cliché, but a lot of the gay community LOVES theme parks, and a lot of them LOVE Entertainment. I doubt there are any theme park performers who are more than two degrees separated from one of the victims.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Blood drives on property for guests and cast would be a substantive showing of love for the victims. Hashtags don't save lives.

 

[21stamps]

Frankly I find the silence disgusting, yet understandable. Disney's active fanbase is one of the oddest paradoxes of any company I know, uniting both the LGBT community as well as right-wing evangelicals through family-friendly content. So while behind the scenes Disney is more than happy to support the community, hire them, and/or take their money, they won't do anything publicly that could rile up the other side.

Only saying something here shouldn't be about riling anyone up - it should be about humanity. Which is why I still believe Disney should say something considering how strongly this event impacts Disney's employees, fanbase, Orlando, and the country.

The company's CEO has released a statement and expressed his condolences.

 

[donsullivan]

Blood drives on property for guests and cast would be a substantive showing of love for the victims. Hashtags don't save lives.

While certainly something they could consider going forward, the local blood centers here in Orlando are already reporting they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of people donating and asking people to make appointments. All of their staff are at maximum right now and they could not support additional. Earlier they were looking for help with water, juice and snacks to support the mass number of people showing up to donate.

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

The company's CEO has released a statement and expressed his condolences.

Yep, I had seen this in other posts on the thread and was happy to see the news.

 

[TubaGeek]

The company may not, but individual Entertainment venues from all the theme parks are showing support on social media. It's cliché, but a lot of the gay community LOVES theme parks, and a lot of them LOVE Entertainment. I doubt there are any theme park performers who are more than two degrees separated from one of the victims.
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