So on today's podcast, we have one of our news and analysis episodes where we not only explore

changes to the Disney Company with its parks, films, and other entertainments, but also what

these announcements mean for the future of the Disney Company. In this episode today, we have

three chunky stories.

First off, what the box office success of Zootopia 2 likely means for the future of that franchise,

particularly in North America.

Second, an exploration of a recent article in the Wall Street Journal that explores some troubles at

Imagineering.

And lastly, what the coming changes to Disneyland's version of Galaxy's Edge, signal for that

land, and also, what would it take to bring these changes out to Florida?

But before I get to that, I need to thank another round of Bandcamp subscribers.

We're an ad-free listener-supported podcast.

Our Band-Camp subscribers are the people who keep this whole enterprise going.

Without them, we would literally need to close up shop.

I'm grateful for each and every person that supports us over on band camp, but today, a special note of thanks is going out to some new subscribers there. These include Ink and Pixie Dust, Ace YRJ, Sweat Box Survivor,

Anthony, and Steel City Steve. Thanks to you and to everyone that's joined us over on Bandcamp, and now let's jump in to the news.

Let's start with this. If you were hoping that the Zootopia characters would have a larger

presence in the American parks, I would say that that is now almost surely on its way.

Zootopia 2 is the highest grossing Hollywood animated movie of all time, recently overtaking Inside Out too.

It's also the ninth largest global release of all time once you factor in live action films as well.

Zootopia 2 has been both well reviewed and well received by audiences.

In terms of likely winners for the best animated feature category at the

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