Chris Nichols: Disneyland to alter Jungle Cruise ride following criticism of depiction of indigenous Africans
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
July 20, 20214m 1s
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Show Notes
Disney is widely regarded as the very symbol of childhood innocence.
Disney and Disneyland have apparently fallen victim to cancel culture.
The Jungle Cruise ride has needed a facelift, after being criticised for its depiction of indigenous Africans.
But it's not the only part of the organisation under scrutiny.
Architectural historian and author of "Walt Disney's Disneyland" Chris Nichols told Tim Dower attitudes and perceptions have changed since Disneyland was originally built.
“Disneyland is changing constantly, things come and go and we can see bits of 1950s Disneyland still peeking through and to some people some of things can be out of place in the 21st Century.”
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Disney and Disneyland have apparently fallen victim to cancel culture.
The Jungle Cruise ride has needed a facelift, after being criticised for its depiction of indigenous Africans.
But it's not the only part of the organisation under scrutiny.
Architectural historian and author of "Walt Disney's Disneyland" Chris Nichols told Tim Dower attitudes and perceptions have changed since Disneyland was originally built.
“Disneyland is changing constantly, things come and go and we can see bits of 1950s Disneyland still peeking through and to some people some of things can be out of place in the 21st Century.”
LISTEN ABOVE
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