Jimmy Kimmel’s return to the air Tuesday marks a potential turning point in Disney’s struggling week, though the crisis persists. Despite ABC’s announcement of his return, Sinclair Media and Nexstar Media have also opted to cancel live broadcasts, citing concerns about disrupted coverage. However, the situation isn’t isolated. A report highlights a drastic decline in Disney’s theme park attendance, with Tiktoker describing the Magic Kingdom as “deserted” and its parks empty, with no wait times or attractions available. This has sparked debate over whether the state of Florida, which saw 34.4 million visitors last year, is an outlier. Meanwhile, Disney+’s streaming service continues to struggle, with the Mouse House implementing subscription fees and UK users facing a $13.50 increase. Americans already saw their rates rise when the streamer’s plans increased from $9.99 to $11.99. Finally, Mickey’s legal case remains unresolved, with the law firm Morgan & Morgan seeking a ruling on whether their use of the Steamboat Willy version of Mickey violates Disney’s copyrights. While Disney denies providing legal advice, the lawsuit seeks confirmation that the ad does not infringe on other Disney copyrights. Warner Todd Huston’s Facebook accounts are set up for further discussion.
