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Disney Favorability Plummets Among Both Democrats and Republicans After Kimmel Fiasco, Study Finds
For decades, Disney was the rare American brand that managed to transcend politics and maintain high favorability. Families from both sides of the aisle flocked to its parks, its films, and its streaming service without a second thought. But that era appears to be over.
A new analysis from Jefferies, based on Morning Consult polling, shows that Disney’s favorability has collapsed among both Democrats and Republicans, marking one of the sharpest declines in the company’s modern history. The catalyst? The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after false and inflammatory remarks made by Kimmel in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Disney Files Permit for Toy Story Snack Kiosk in Hollywood Studios
Permit filings show that Walt Disney Imagineering is moving ahead with a snack kiosk addition in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The documents confirm that Disney is expanding guest amenities in that part of the park. A Notice of Commencement has been...
Disney’s Crackdown on Character.AI Shows How Corporate Control Threatens Fan Creativity in the Age of AI
In September 2025, Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to Character.AI, forcing the platform to strip away all Disney-owned characters from its catalog. The company argued that unauthorized use of its intellectual property could harm its “family-friendly” brand, citing reports of “sexual exploitation, manipulation, and violence” involving its characters on the site. Character.AI quickly complied.
Walt Disney World Announces Dates for “After Hours” Nights 2026
Walt Disney World Resort has expanded its schedule of “Disney After Hours” events, a fuller calendar for 2026 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guest purchase windows for 2026 open October 9, 2025 for the Swan and Dolphin and Shades of Green...
‘Cancel Netflix’ Hits Stock Harder Than ‘Cancel Disney+’ Kimmel Controversy: Wall Street Reveals Which Boycotts Actually Matter
The “Cancel Netflix” campaign has only been active for a few days, but Wall Street is already telling the story loud and clear through stock prices. Fueled by Elon Musk and conservative influencers on X, the movement is cutting into Netflix’s valuation at a pace that should terrify Hollywood. By contrast, Disney’s own recent cancellation drama involving Jimmy Kimmel barely made a ripple in the financial markets.
Bob Iger Bristles at Talk of Josh D’Amaro as His Successor, But the Disney CEO Race Is Heating Up
Will Josh D’Amaro become the Disney CEO? It certainly looks that way to mose, but the race to see who is going to assume Bob Iger’s throne (and office shower) is apparently far from over.
Darth Vader Meet‑and‑Greet Moves at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Beginning September 25, 2025, Disney relocated the Darth Vader meet‑and‑greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios following the permanent closure of Star Wars: Launch Bay and the Animation Courtyard. Guests can now find him next to Star Tours.
PHOTOS: Main Street, U.S.A. Train Station Refurbishment Complete at Walt Disney World
The refurbishment of the Main Street, USA train station at Magic Kingdom concluded in September 2025, following a nine-month project that began earlier in the year. This renovation was part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve park infrastructure, ensuring...
Kimmel and Colbert Commiserate On-Air About Trump, But Ignore the Real Reasons Behind Their Struggles
Late-night television staged an unusual crossover this week as Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared on each other’s shows to publicly commiserate about the crises surrounding their programs. On the surface, it was a moment of solidarity. Dig a little deeper, and the spectacle revealed more about the deflection strategies of late-night hosts than about the state of their shows.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s Cost Soars Past $400 Million, Cementing It as One of Disney’s Biggest Flops
Just when it seemed like the damage from James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny couldn’t look any worse, a new report from Forbes’ Caroline Reid has confirmed that Disney’s spending on the film ballooned past the $400 million mark. That eye-popping cost figure officially cements the fifth Indiana Jones installment not just as a box office disappointment, but as one of Disney’s most costly failures of all time.
James Mangold Star Wars Movie in Doubt as Director Signs Overall Film Deal With Paramount
James Mangold has just inked a major deal with Paramount Pictures to develop, direct, and produce feature films for the studio. It’s a career win for Mangold, but the news comes with ripple effects—particularly for Lucasfilm. The director was announced last year as the creative force behind Dawn of the Jedi, a Star Wars project that was supposedly set to explore the origins of the Force.
EDITORIAL: Mass Walt Disney World Closures in 2025 Leave Disney a Darker Place: Muppets, Dinoland, Liberty Belle & More Gone Forever
Walt Disney World has shut down a staggering list of attractions in 2025, with closures including MuppetVision 3D, Liberty Belle Riverboat, and nearly all of DinoLand U.S.A. On September 25, 2025, Drew the Disney Dude highlighted just how many permanent closures have...