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New WDI Media Position Starts Working "Magic" with Influencers?
🕑 Added 2024-04-09 14:47:42 +0000 UTCNot so long ago we told you that Walt Disney Imagineering was busying itself hiring a PR person to fix the broken image of Disney Parks' new attractions. Privately -- and somewhat publicly -- we've also wondered if said PR person would go negative on critics. So far that hasn't been the case. But they are definitely gearing up to make as much positivity surrounding Tiana's Bayou Adventure as they possibly can in the next two months.
Don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge Disney for doing that. It's only common sense that they would want as many people as possible to like the attraction change. It is a deeply wounding mishap if it releases to negative reception and sits there as a black eye in Frontierland for two decades.
However...
One thing that I'm paying attention to is a message I'm receiving from multiple personalities and sites across the internet. What they're telling me is that many of the Disney vlogs, blogs and channels that have been critical in the past are being welcomed back into the fold. But to get back into Disney's media pass good graces, there are some caveats. And, unfortunately, I am told that many of these outlets are happy to comply with whatever is asked of them now. You see, they need those early access videos, articles, etc. They want to be there when the ribbon is cut for Tiana.
So here's pragmatically what that means. You can expect to start seeing across a number of online outlets a repeated talking point. "Disney knew about Epic Universe for a decade and was always prepared." That's the big thing they want you to believe. You can also expect a massive push for Bayou Adventure, no matter its quality. Rave reviews are on the way! And if you oppose the ride -- if you think it is less than Splash Mountain -- it won't be Disney that has to get down and dirty calling you names. It will be early access shill media... the ones who have gotten their second chances and are all too happy to carry the muck the Mouse so desires.
Your pal,
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Comments
Erika-Raf
Geeze! There is one vlogger I hope won't sell out like that, he seems pretty even keel and Fed up w Disney. I have significantly leaned away from many of the Orlando mainstream youtubers. Nothing against them personally, it's just all coming off as fake to me now.
Anne Ivy
A mess of pottage is as alluring as it ever was, I fear.
Bebop
I was told by my father (god rest his Soul) do not let anyone buy you because once you are bought you can be unbought ,you will forever be owned. You may not make as much money as the bought person but you will keep your honor and soul.
