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Archives for April 2021
Disney wokeness column draws mostly criticism, some praise | Letters
A guest columnist who wrote that Disney World’s politically correct changes were ruining his theme-park experience got readers talking about diversity, inclusion and wokeness.
Walt Disney would have liked what’s changing at his theme parks | Commentary
In response to a guest column contending changes at Disney parks are “wokeness,” another Disney fan says they are just the type of progress that Walt Disney would have wanted.
I also love Disney World, and here’s why wokeness critic is wrong | Commentary
Orlando area resident Cody Vincitore responds to the column by Jonathan VanBoskerck, the writer who criticized Disney for “wokeness.” Vincitore says Disney is doing what Walt would have wanted: Keeping up with the times.
Laid-off Disney workers get helping hand from empty store transformed into Cast Co-op
A landlord is letting her storefront be used to help hospitality workers in need. At the Cast Co-op in Clermont, a new nonprofit-run shop, laid-off tourism workers can sell their wares and receive direct assistance.
#OSNow PODCAST: Rental car shortage, Disney updates rules on tattoos, jewelry, hair for cast members, and an unintended consequence of Marsy’s Law (Ep. 629)
Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Rental car shortage, Disney updates rules on tattoos, jewelry, hair for cast members, and a unintended consequence of Marsy’s Law.