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Criticism of The Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company's media releases and company practices have prompted action from activists, artists, and causes around the world. Company officials[edit]Michael Eisner[edit]In 1. Roy E. Disney, the son of Disney co- founder Roy O. Disney and nephew of Walt Disney, resigned as an executive due to disagreements with his colleagues' decisions at the time. As he claimed later, "I just felt creatively the company was not going anywhere interesting.

It was very stifling." However he retained a seat on the board of directors. His resignation from the board in 1. CEO Ronald William Miller (married to Walt's daughter Diane Marie Disney) by Michael Eisner and Frank Wells. Suryaputra Karn Episode 2. Roy soon returned to the company as vice- chairman of the board of directors and head of the animation department.

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However Michael Eisner has been criticized for his management style. The book Disney. War by James B. Stewart is an exposé of Eisner's 2. Chairman and CEO at The Walt Disney Company. Stewart describes some of the following: In 2. Roy resigned from his positions as Disney vice chairman and chairman of Walt Disney Feature Animation, accusing Eisner of micromanagement, flops with the ABC television network, timidity in the theme park business, turning The Walt Disney Company into a "rapacious, soul- less" company, and refusing to establish a clear succession plan, as well as a string of box- office movie flops starting in the year 2. On March 3, 2. 00.

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Disney's annual shareholders' meeting, a surprising 4. Disney's shareholders, predominantly rallied by former board members Roy Disney and Stanley Gold, withheld their proxies to re- elect Eisner to the board.

Disney's board then gave the chairmanship position to Mitchell. However, the board did not immediately remove Eisner as chief executive. On March 1. 3, 2. Eisner announced that he would step down as CEO one year before his contract expired. On September 3. 0, Eisner resigned both as an executive and as a member of the board of directors, and, severing all formal ties with the company, he waived his contractual rights to perks such as the use of a corporate jet and an office at the company's Burbank headquarters. Eisner's replacement was his longtime assistant, Robert Iger. Walt Disney Motion Picture Group[edit]Walt Disney Animation Studios[edit]Ethnic and racial stereotyping[edit]Over the years many scholars, film critics, and parent groups have been critical of Disney for the portrayal of non- whites in a stereotypical image which led to the speculation that Walt Disney was a racist.[1] For example, during a story meeting on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs he referred to the scene when the dwarfs pile on top of each other as a "nigger pile" and whilst casting Song of the South he used the term pickaninny.

The supposed insensitivity Disney and some of his employees showed in many cartoons including the short Mickey's Mellerdrammer where Mickey Mouse dresses in blackface, the stereotypical "Black" Bird in the short Who Killed Cock Robin, Sunflower the half donkey- half black servant centaurette in Fantasia, the film Song of the South which depicts an idealized version of slavery, the depiction of Native American 'Indians' as savage in Peter Pan, the cunning and manipulative Siamese Cats in Lady and the Tramp and the poor and uneducated Crows in Dumbo (although in that particular instance they were made sympathetic to Dumbo's plight as they knew what it was like to be ostracized).[1] This appears to be a moot point, however, as many similar gags and stereotypes existed in a number cartoons from other competing studios during that time, including Fleischer Studios, Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer cartoon studio, Walter Lantz Productions, and Warner Bros. Cartoons. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies director Bob Clampett who directed the infamous Merrie Melodies shorts Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs and Tin Pan Alley Cats, claimed that“Everybody, including blacks had a good time when these cartoons first came out. All the controversy developed in later years merely because of changing attitudes toward black civil rights that have happened since then.”Additionally, despite Walt Disney's occasional slurs, he never expressed any hatred or bigotry toward other races, publicly nor privately, and the Disney studio hired several employees of all racial backgrounds including Floyd Norman (African American), Cy Young, Tyrus Wong, Iwao Takamoto, and Bob Kuwahara (Chinese/Japanese).[1] Upon a home screening of To Kill a Mockingbird, Walt Disney quoted "That's the kind of film I wish I could make."[1] Similar rumors persist about Walt Disney's alleged anti- Semitism, in spite of the fact that the studio hired a number of Jews as animators and songwriters during Walt's lifetime, including Art Babbitt and the Sherman Brothers. Alleged subliminal messages[edit]In 1.

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American Life League (ALL), alleged that several Disney films, including The Rescuers, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and The Lion King, contained subliminal messages and sexual imagery.[2][3]Disney's original home video releases of The Rescuers were recalled on January 8, 1. The offending images were removed in later VHS and DVD editions, and the Blu- ray release packed with its sequel, The Rescuers Down Under. In Who Framed Roger Rabbit with the film's Laserdisc release in 1. Variety reported that observers uncovered several scenes of subliminal antics from the animators that supposedly featured brief nudity of the Jessica Rabbit character. While undetectable when played at the usual rate of 2. Laserdisc player allowed the viewer to advance frame- by- frame to uncover these visuals.

Whether or not they were actually intended to depict the nudity of the character remains unknown.[5][6] Many retailers said that within minutes of the Laserdisc debut, their entire inventory was sold out. The run was fueled by media reports about the controversy, including stories on CNN and various newspapers.[7] A Disney executive responded to Variety that "people need to get a life than to notice stuff like that. We were never aware of it, it was just a stupid gimmick the animators pulled on us and we didn't notice it. At the same time, people also need to develop a sense of humor with these things."[8] The scene was later re- animated.

Another frequently debated scene includes one where Baby Herman extends his middle finger as he passes under a woman's dress and re- emerges with drool on his lip.[6][9]In The Little Mermaid, King Triton lives in a castle of gold, along with his daughters. The castle is displayed in the artwork for the cover for the Classics VHS cassette when the film was first released on home video in 1. Close examination of the cover artwork, as well as the poster for the film, shows an oddly shaped structure on the castle, closely resembling a penis. Disney and the cover designer insist it was an accident, resulting from a late night rush job to finish the cover artwork. The questionable object does not appear on the cover of the second releasing of the movie.

There was also a widespread rumour in the early to mid- 1. Prince Eric is about to marry Ursula the sea witch in disguise.[1. The clergyman is a short man, dressed in Bishop's clothing, and a small bulge is slightly noticeable in a few of the frames that are actually later shown to be the stubby- legged man's knees, but the image is small and is very difficult to distinguish. Because of the controversy, this scene was later altered in the film's 2. Platinum Edition DVD release so that the clergyman is standing on a small platform box and that his knee is no longer visible underneath his robes. The combined incidents led an Arkansas woman to file suit against The Walt Disney Company in 1. In Aladdin, protests were raised regarding the scene when Aladdin is attacked by the tiger Rajah on the palace balcony.

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List of Disney attractions that were never built. This is a list of publicly known Disney attractions that were never built, that is, rides and shows of Disney parks that never reached the final building stage. Some of them were fully designed and not built. Others were concepts, sometimes with preliminary artwork. Many were developed as far as it could but funding was either reallocated, consolidated and optimized in the "best possible" return of investment. In other major projects, signs of reuse documentation was evident in some of the parks. Theme parks[edit]Properties[edit]Name.

Description. Reference. National Harbor resort hotel. A 5. 00- room hotel to be located at the National Harbor, an attempt at a national convention and visitor area in Maryland. In May 2. 00. 9, Disney had purchased 1. In November 2. 01. Resorts[edit]Walt Disney World, Florida[edit]Disneyland Resort, California[edit]Theme park lands[edit]Disneyland[edit]Name.

Development Years. Description. Reference. Lilliputian Land. A land that was to be located north of Tomorrowland east of Fantasyland.

Everything would have been constructed on a greatly reduced scale.[1. Mythica. Unknown. A land inspired by Greek and Roman myths and legends.[1.

Tomorrowland 2. 05. An update and makeover of Tomorrowland with a more Extraterrestrial theme, (2. Disneyland). However, after Disneyland Paris failed the project was abandoned due to budget cuts.[1. Big City USA"1. 97. A New York- themed area where Mickey's Toontown now sits; it was to have featured a big Broadway- style theater that presented live stage shows every day. This idea became the inspiration for the American Waterfront at Tokyo Disney. Sea.[1. 3]Edison Square.

A land that was supposed to be themed to electricity and Thomas Edison. Would have looked like a city in the 1.

Was supposed to be where the Plaza Inn and Space Mountain currently are.[1. Hollywood Land. 19. A land that was to have a 1.

Dick Tracy" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" films. A similar land was later built at Disneyland and at Disney's California Adventure.[1.

Discovery Baylate 1. A land that was a tribute to Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Elements of the plans were later used at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney. Sea.[1. 5]Land of Legendslate 1.

A land that was dedicated to American Folklore and Tall Tales featuring attractions based on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Ballad of Windwagon Smith, a Paul Bunyan restaurant and Western River Expedition.[1. Liberty Street. 19. A land that was supposed to resemble 1. Philadelphia and even have a small harbor. Was to have its entrance to the left of the Disneyland Opera House.[1. Name. Description. Reference. Costa Rica Pavilion.

A Costa Rican- themed area.[1. Equatorial Africa Pavilion. An area in the park featuring the countries of Equatorial Africa. It would have featured a large 6. Heartbeat of Africa" that would have featured elements of the continent's culture.[2.

Iran Pavilion. An area in the park featuring Iran. This pavilion was proposed before EPCOT was constructed. It would have featured a dark ride exploring different parts of Persian history and a shopping area based on a bazaar.

After the Iranian Revolution saw the upheaval of the Shah of Iran, the concept was scrapped.[2. Israel Pavilion. Advertised on billboards when EPCOT opened, this would have recreated ancient Jerusalem with a courtyard stage and open- air restaurant. It remained unbuilt because of budget problems and security issues regarding the state of Israel.[1. Puerto Rico Pavilion.

During the projected "Phase II" expansion of EPCOT, the Puerto Rico Pavilion was planned. Disney later said this speculation was false, but it was proven to be under works at one point.[2.

Soviet Union Pavilion. During the projected "Phase II" expansion of EPCOT, a Russia- themed Pavilion was planned. It would have been based on the Moscow Kremlin, and dominated by a replica of St. Basil's Cathedral. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the concept was scrapped.[2.

Spain Pavilion. Also advertised on billboards circa 1. Mexico, with a design blending elements of Barcelona and Madrid. Also planned were a film on Spain's history and a restaurant.[1. Switzerland Pavilion. Planned primarily to bring a Matterhorn Bobsleds- style ride to Epcot.[1. United Arab Emirates Pavilion.

This pavilion would have paid tribute to the Middle East with a magic carpet ride attraction and a show focusing on how the Middle East paved the way for various ways of life and science.[1. Venezuela Pavilion. This pavilion would have included a waterfall, a high- rise built into a cliff, and an aerial tram ride.[1. Disney's Hollywood Studios[edit]Name.

Development Years. Description. Reference. Watch A Good Man Download Full.

Mickey's Movieland. Late 1. 98. 0s. An area dedicated to the old fashioned Mickey Mouse shorts and classic movie production. A replica of Disney's original Hyperion Avenue Studio. An area dedicated to the classic Mickey Mouse shorts.

Guests would encounter hands- on exhibits demonstrating classic movie production, such as creating Foley sound effects or spinning projectors to see classic Mickey drawings animated. Elements of this land were lent to The Magic of Disney Animation and The Monster Sound Show, which later evolved into Sounds Dangerous!

Muppet Studios. 19. A miniland in the Streets of America area dedicated to the Muppets. Only Muppet*Vision 3. D was completed before plans were put on- hold/cancelled after the death of Muppets creator, Jim Henson, in 1. Watch Silent Hill Online Earnthenecklace more. Was to feature another attraction, The Great Muppet Movie Ride, and two restaurants: The Swedish Chef's Video Cooking School and The Great Gonzo's Pandemonium Pizza Parlor. A similar land, titled "Muppets Courtyard" is currently at Hollywood Studios, using areas of the former Streets of America. Currently, the only ride is Muppet*Vision 3.

D, and the only two restaurants are Mama Melrose Ristorante Italiano[2. Pizze. Rizzo.[2. 7]Roger Rabbit's Hollywood. An extension of Sunset Boulevard based on the 1. Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Would feature a Red Car Trolley line running up the street, dropping guest off at a recreation of Maroon Studios, which would've been featured where Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is located today.

The land is known to have included three attractions: Toontown Trolley, Baby Herman's Runaway Baby Buggy, and Benny the Cab (which eventually became Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, and a recreation of the Terminal Bar). Disney and co- creator Steven Spielberg's company, Amblin, were in a legal dispute over the usage of the film/character, and future attractions not already in development were put on- hold. Disneyland Paris[edit]Name. Development Years. Description. Reference.

Main Street, USAEarly 1. An alternative version of Main Street USA, themed to the 1. Rejected in favor of a more traditional Main Street, USA. Indiana Jones miniland.

A miniland in the Adventureland themed around Indiana Jones, featuring the Indiana Jones Adventure and a minecart rollercoaster. The rollercoaster, Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril, was built, and a large portion of land was reserved to build Indiana Jones Adventure, but the park didn't perform as expected and the plans were shelved.

However, it may be replanned for the future.. Disney's Animal Kingdom[edit]Tokyo Disney. Sea[edit]Name. Description. Reference. Glacier Bay. An ice/winter themed land that was planned to go behind Lost River Delta and Arabian Coast. The path was supposed to lead to the land was to originate from where Jasmine's Flying Carpets currently are, and some space was left for a potential path to the land when the ride was built. A painting of the land is located in Tokyo Disney.

Sea Hotel Mira. Costa. Jolly Old England. Would have been an idealistic version of early 1. England and been a mini land within American Wharf. It would've included a Mary Poppins dark ride where you ride on Merry Go Round horses.

The land reserved for it was instead used for the Tower of Terror. Hong Kong Disneyland[edit]Name. Description. Reference.