By Jeff Davidson
Disney World, in Orlando, opened the year I turned 20. The next year, 15 of us from college made the 20-hour drive from Connecticut in a three-car caravan. Years later, in my 40s and 50s, as a professional speaker, I was booked at various resort centers in Disney World for conventions and conferences. Each visit was always a treat.
Not The Disney I knew
Recently, I have soured on Disney World. They have been coerced, intimidated, or brainwashed by the Left. The pronouncements of their executives and spokespersons are disheartening. Disney World has joined the side of extremism, making statements in support of de-funding police, ‘canceling’ selected individuals, and rewriting American history.
Disney decided to halt all political donations to lawmakers who objected to the electoral certification of Joe Biden on January 6th. Yet, Democrat lawmakers similarly objected in the elections of 2000, 2004, and 2016, for which Disney was silent.
When I learned of this action, I wrote to a Disney official:
Greetings, Ms. Mucha,
The Art of the Steal is a comprehensive analysis, in 32 illustrated pages, that illuminates the massive 2020 election fraud… if you’re curious enough to read it. Perhaps Disney will take an active role in publicly acknowledging the myriad of issues raised. The world is watching.
Someday, may our representative republic recover from this historic theft, and may Disney be on the authentic side of history.
I didn’t expect a reply, didn’t receive one, and doubt if my words had any impact. Still, one has to make the effort.
Applauders of Mayhem
In previous years, Disney has made questionable statements that should be of concern. At one point, they praised Snoop Dogg (real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr.), for being an ‘American icon,’ something on par with ‘Mickey Mouse.’
Who was the genius in the Disney PR department who issued such a statement? One merely has to retain Snoop’s rap sheet to see his involvement in crime after crime for decades (this a partial roster):
Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr., born October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California.
1990 – Convicted of felony drug possession and possession for sale (cocaine) and a member of Los Angeles gang the Crips.
1994, 1995 – Fought charges pending from attempted murder case.
1997 – Pleaded guilty to assault charges before he promised to make public service announcements against violence in exchange for three years probation.
2003 – Implicated in a civil rape case from when he guest-hosted the TV show, Jimmy Kimmel Live. One month before the 36-year-old plaintiff filed her suit, Snoop sued her accusing her of extortion. Both suits were dropped.
2006 – Banned from the U.K. and British Airways after a fracas at London’s Heathrow Airport.
2006 – Detained at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California by airport security because his carry-on bag contained a dangerous weapon.
2006 – Arrested in October at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California in possession of marijuana and a firearm.
2006 – Arrested in November for possession of marijuana and a firearm after performing on The Tonight Show.
2007 – Escapes a jail term on gun and drug charges in April but sentenced to five years probation and 800 hours community service.
Police and airport officials obviously can’t be everywhere, so fill in the blanks as to what else Broadus, this exemplary icon, has done.
No Moral High Ground
Disney seeks to display some type of moral superiority, and exultation of the family, apparently mainly to attract more patrons. As word spreads about how un-democratic the corporation happens to be, perhaps they’ll get hit in the pocketbook. Maybe fewer people will visit when they realize that Disney World is in league with those who seek to destroy America, as we know it.
Walt Disney must be rolling over in his grave. Roy Disney would be astounded at changes instituted within his brother’s beloved company.
It’s a sad situation when one of America’s showcase companies caves to the Left, but that is the sign of our times. Until such companies, their top officers, and their board of directors show some spine, America will be held hostage by Leftist lunacy, smokescreens, and propaganda.
Disney World is not a magic kingdom, it’s a tragic kingdom.
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Jeff Davidson is “The Work-Life Balance Expert®” and the premier thought leader on work-life balance, effectiveness, integration, shift, blend, and harmony. Jeff speaks to organizations that seek to enhance their overall productivity by improving the effectiveness of their people. He is the author of Breathing Space, Perfect Timing, Simpler Living, Dial it Down, and Everyday Project Management. Visit BreathingSpace.com or call 919-932-1996 for more information on Jeff’s keynote speeches and seminars.
