Disney/McDonald's split

[jngwright]

Anyone see this news story? It says the split is not a result of Disney not wanting to be associated with unhealthy food. Does anyone else get tired of all the news stories and books about fast food being the "root of all evil". Last time I checked, we all have CHOICES about what we eat and where we eat it. I can go to McDonalds and not have a Big Mac/Fry/and shake. There was a book(fast food nation) about a guy who ate at McDonalds every day for 30 days and gained X number of pounds. I could probably gain all kinds of weight eating at home for 30 days if all I ate was junk... Sorry for the rant-this just irks me. People seem to always want to blame their issues on someone else.

Have a good day everyone!!!!

 

[kpk89]

does this mean no more Petrifries?

 

[Disney1fan2002]

What will happen to the McD's near the All Star resorts??? I hope it won't close, we promise the kids every trip we will eat there, and it hasn't happened yet.

 

[JESW]

I, for one, will miss the toys...

Jill

 

[kpk89]

woops, double posted. Sorry!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

That's too bad.

While we all have choices--Disney does as well as a corporation.

Though by your first sentence, is there one to many "not" in there. Are they severing ties do to the health issues of fast food?

How is it diffent than a chicken tender and fries kids meal at a sit down restuarant?

Is it speculation for why they are breaking up or was that actually said in the article?

Maybe they just don't add to the bottom line as much as Disney would like.

 

[RitaZ.]

I read the article. IMO, since Disney doesn't want to be associated with unhealthy foods, the next logical step is to address the unhealthy foods Disney serves at their parks.

 

[Nancy]

Yep, that would mean no more fries, chicken fingers/tenders kids meals. No more pizza, cheeseburgers, hamburgers etc. What would they serve in the parks that would be quick, cheap, and keep all guests happy?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

lots of these foods can be healthy!

If they want to go healthy--I am all for it. It will require creativity to get the general population to by into it!

But pizza can be healthy--burgers can be healthy--heck even a lightly breaded chicken ala nugget can be healthy (we make some really scrumptious ones and they are bake and not fried!).

But to kill it all together--is overkill IMHO.

Unless they want to go to a rationing system---will they plan to do away with icecream and baked confections as well??

It isn't the item that is unhealthy--it is how often and how much that makes it unhealthy.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

btw I haven't seen a link--so I have no idea the full scale parameters of this issue. My posts are in response to what little information has been provided here.

 

[MBeds]

I read the article. IMO, since Disney doesn't want to be associated with unhealthy foods, the next logical step is to address the unhealthy foods they serve at their parks.

No, no, no - Don't say THAT...
That means they would have to get rid of the self serving hot cheddar cheese they have at WDW that i love to add on top of my fries...

 

[belleandthebeast]

Ooooh, maybe they'll renew their contract with Burger King! How exciting!

 

[MouseWorshipin]

If Disney said they don't want to be associated with McDonalds because McDs serves unhealthy food, then Disney is lying. I'd bet everything I've got that it was a business decision, and not a sudden concern for park-goers' health.

 

[ChrisnSteph]

I'm tired of McD's being the fall guy for all things unhealthy. Their menu has lots of healthy choices on it now, more than many other fast food places. As for Disney severing ties because of unhealthy food, does that mean we aren't going to see any more churros, Mickey bars and hamburgers in the parks too? I agree with another poster who said it's a business decision and nothing else.

 

[eeyoreiscool]

I think the split was mutual. From what I have heard in the past, McDonalds wanted to be able to offer different toy choices other than just Disney. They felt they were being held back by not being able to get rights to other movies.

 

[Marseeya]

Anyone see this news story? It says the split is not a result of Disney not wanting to be associated with unhealthy food. Does anyone else get tired of all the news stories and books about fast food being the "root of all evil". Last time I checked, we all have CHOICES about what we eat and where we eat it. I can go to McDonalds and not have a Big Mac/Fry/and shake. There was a book(fast food nation) about a guy who ate at McDonalds every day for 30 days and gained X number of pounds. I could probably gain all kinds of weight eating at home for 30 days if all I ate was junk... Sorry for the rant-this just irks me. People seem to always want to blame their issues on someone else.

Have a good day everyone!!!!

The book, Fast Food Nation, is about the fast food industry in general, although it does put some focus on McDonald's, because McDs pretty much set the industry standard. The book puts fast food in a historical and sociological perspective, and it's a good read.

The movie, entitled "Supersize Me," is the one you mentioned and it's produced by Morgan Spurlock. He did more than just gain a few pounds in the movie -- the food made him really sick.

That aside, I agree with you. People need to learn to take personal responsibility for their choices.

 

[va32h]

It's more than the "fast-food" issue. The contract with McDonald's required Disney to stick to certain release dates for their movies, which didn't please Disney. And McDonald's didn't like getting stuck with unpopular toys from Disney's clunker movies, like Treasure Planet.

The contract is expiring, and both parties don't want to renew, at least according to the article I read.

 

[jngwright]

I am the Op and I think my opening sentence was confusing. Disney and McDonalds did not split due to McDonalds serving unhealthy food. They say it was a mutual business decision. The article is on the WDWinfo home page.

I think this is an interesting topic and appreciate your responses!

 

[MouseWorshipin]

The book, Fast Food Nation, is about the fast food industry in general, although it does put some focus on McDonald's, because McDs pretty much set the industry standard. The book puts fast food in a historical and sociological perspective, and it's a good read.

The movie, entitled "Supersize Me," is the one you mentioned and it's produced by Morgan Spurlock. He did more than just gain a few pounds in the movie -- the food made him really sick.

That aside, I agree with you. People need to learn to take personal responsibility for their choices.

If you ate only carrots and lettuce for a month, you'd get sick, too. The occasional Big Mac alone won't do you in.

I don't think all the bad hype hurts McDonalds. The people who go there don't care and the others wouldn't go anyway.

 

[Viking]

If you ate only carrots and lettuce for a month, you'd get sick, too. The occasional Big Mac alone won't do you in.

I don't think all the bad hype hurts McDonalds. The people who go there don't care and the others wouldn't go anyway.

Is that the main reason why vegetarians are usually so much more obese than McD regulars

Back to topic:
A company like Disney will always sell what its customers demand. If the average visitor wants one of those IMHO disgusting turkey legs, they'll sell it So far the only legal treat Disney doesn't sell is chewing gum - and booze at MK.