Disney made “a terrible miscalculation” when it condemned Florida’s new parental rights law and alienated the non-woke “silent majority” within the company, according to Jose Castillo, a current Disney employee and Republican congressional candidate. Castillo, who is running in the Republican primary for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, said his employer’s decision to take a stance…
Conservative Disney Employee Speaks Out Against Company’s Woke Agenda: ‘A Terrible Miscalculation’
Disney Executives Outline ‘Gay Agenda,’ Push for More Queer Characters in Internal Meeting
Executives and producers at the Walt Disney Company said during a recent internal meeting that there will be a renewed effort to make leading characters in films and shows gay or transgender, with one talking about how she has been working to enact a “not-at-all-secret gay agenda” in several programs. Karey Burke, president of Disney General Entertainment…
‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’: A Musical Commentary on Cancel Culture
Commentary You may not have seen Disney’s latest animated film, “Encanto,” but you probably have heard someone break into the refrain of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno-no-no-no.” This catchy tune by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the famous creator of “Hamilton,” was not submitted for consideration to any major awards. While another song from the score, “Dos Oruguitas,”…
DeSantis Support of Florida Education Bill ‘Has Not Changed’ After Call From Disney CEO
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has not changed his stance on a bill that prohibits discussions on sexuality for the state’s youngest students, despite a call from Disney CEO Bob Chapek expressing “disappointment and concern.” Officially titled “Parental Rights in Education,” House Bill 1557 would, in part, prevent public schools in Florida from encouraging classroom discussions…
BofA Is Bullish on Disney While Moffett Nathanson Is a Tad Defensive: Read Why
Two analysts have different stances on The Walt Disney Co.. With Disney’s earnings in the rear-view mirror, BofA says that a rampaging recovery in the Parks unit combined with an upcoming ramp to significantly higher content output has Disney “firing on all cylinders” in its new fiscal year. Disney’s parks division, in particular, is encouraging for multiple drivers, analyst Jessica…
Disney ‘Pausing’ Movie Releases in Russia Over ‘Tragic Humanitarian Crisis’
The Walt Disney Company announced on Monday that it would stop releasing new films in Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. “Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including the upcoming Turning Red from Pixar,” a spokesperson…
Disneyland Hosts Job Fair With Signing Bonus on Friday
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Calling all Disney fans that have dreamed of working alongside Mickey Mouse—Disneyland in Anaheim, California, is heightening employment and hosting a job fair on Feb. 25 with positions offering a signing bonus, some up to $1,500. A job fair will be hosted at the Disneyland Hotel on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m….
Disneyland Welcomes Back Nighttime Spectacular Shows
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are welcoming back their nighttime spectacular shows this spring, officials announced on Feb. 22. Disney fanatics should be on the lookout for the Main Street Electrical Parade, Fantasmic!, World of Color, and Disneyland Forever firework shows coming to the theme parks on April 22. Fantasmic! will be back to…
Living in a Storybook: Disney’s Residential Communities Coming Soon
The Walt Disney Company is making dreams come true for Disney fanatics who have wished upon a star to live in their own fantasy storybook—with themed residential communities coming to Coachella Valley, company officials announced on Feb. 16. “As we prepare to enter our second century, we are developing new and exciting ways to bring…
Disneyland Dropping Indoor Mask Rule for Vaccinated Guests
ANAHEIM, Calif.—With the state of California lifting its COVID-19 indoor mask-wearing requirement for vaccinated people on Feb. 16, vaccinated visitors to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim will be able to shed their face coverings beginning Feb. 17. According to the theme park’s revised visitor guidelines, beginning Thursday, masks will be required only for…
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