The route that I usually take from home to work passes through the south side of Disneyland. Well yesterday, I was getting out of work and was headed home. On my way I saw people protesting outside of Disneyland.
The protesters were holding up signs saying “Disney is Unfaithful” and “Mickey: Shame on You.” Yes, I have to admit, I was put off by these protesters because I had plans on going to Disneyland this weekend.
Nothing says “the Happiest Place on Earth” like having your favorite Disney characters being arrested by cops.
Apparently, during the protest, around 30 protesters were arrested, including Peter Pan, Snow White, Cinderella, Tinkerbell and many who dressed up as other famous Disney characters.
The workers involved are from the Disney hotels surrounding the Disneyland resort including the Grand Californinan. What they were fighting for were rights for their health care because Disney wanted to take it away or make it harder for the workers to get them among other things like taking away hours and seniority.
Now my dilemma is now that I know this information about Disneyland, do I fight for the workers and not go to Disneyland, or do I just say fuck it and have fun this weekend at Disneyland?
Well I’m going to go of course, but expect a very sad fan riding Space Mountain and Splash Mountain.
Sources: msn.com and John Spartan looking out his car window.
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Ccfmds
Aug 15, 2008 -
Disney is pure evil……like so many American corporations. As if paying their employees nothing isn’t bad enough, now they want to cut back or take away their benefits……they sound a lot like Walmart, a place I refuse to shop at. I hope Obama wins or else I’m looking into moving to Canada.
Cutie4merCastmember
Aug 16, 2008 -
Hey John Spartan,
I read your article today, and I was shocked from what I was reading. I used to work at Talent where I would dress up the Princesses and Fur Characters in the parades; I did not believe that “Disney Characters” would be arrested, so I had to check out the article myself on AOL.
http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/bbdp/peter-pan-mickey-arrested-near-disney/135267
The people who dressed up today were merely protesters and not true performers; their outfits were either hand-made or Halloween costumes; it was just appalling.
I feel that the title usage was inappropriate because it lead to a misconception that real Cinderella, Snow White, Mickey, etc. were actually arrested. I understand the workers were trying to make a point; although, they could have done in a more mature and responsible attitude. I believe they ruined the fantasy for the rest of the Disney fans and little children; the heartbreaking part is little children waking up in the middle of the night because they dreamt Peter Pan and the seven Dwarfs were arrested. I hope they are happy.
P.S. I am going to Disneyland this weekend too. Yay! Maybe I’ll see you there Mr. Spartan.
Cricket
Aug 16, 2008 -
Get a refund on your annual pass!
vics
Aug 16, 2008 -
I could just see some big convict greeting Pan when he gets to prison”welcome to the magic kingdom, lets see you believe your way out the ass rape I am about ta give ya”
Circus80
Aug 18, 2008 -
So they were protesters, not employees? If I were there protesting, I’d probably dress up as Tron or one of the
robots from The Black Hole.