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'''[[Wikipedia:Disney|The Walt Disney Company]]''', founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney, is one of the most recognizable entertainment companies globally. Known for its movies, theme parks, and television networks, Disney has become a dominant player in the entertainment industry. In 2019, Disney launched the [[Disney+]] streaming service, which makes most of their content library available to viewers as a monthly subscription.
'''[[Wikipedia:Disney|The Walt Disney Company]]''', founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney, is one of the most recognizable entertainment companies globally. Known for its movies, theme parks, and television networks, Disney has become a dominant player in the entertainment industry. In 2019, Disney launched the [[Disney+]] streaming service, which makes most of their content library available to viewers as a monthly subscription.


== Consumer impact summary ==
==Consumer impact summary==
{{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):
{{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):
* User Freedom
* User Freedom
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*[[Disney+ Ad Policy Change]] (2025):  In January 2025, Disney+ updated its Subscriber Agreement to include provisions allowing advertisements in content across all subscription tiers, including those marketed as "no ads" or "ad free."
*[[Disney+ Ad Policy Change]] (2025):  In January 2025, Disney+ updated its Subscriber Agreement to include provisions allowing advertisements in content across all subscription tiers, including those marketed as "no ads" or "ad free."


*[[Disney Wrongful Death Lawsuit| Forced arbitration of a wrongful death lawsuit]] (2023): In October 2023, Kanokporn Tangsuan, after dining at the Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs, died as a result of an allergic reaction.<ref>https://www.foxandfarleylaw.com/woman-dies-from-eating-at-disney-amusement-park-pub-despite-amusement-park-wait-staff-assurances-of-allergen-free-food-disney-attempts-to-bar-wrongful-death-lawsuit-due-to-disney-s/</ref> When her husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, sued Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (WDPR) and Great Irish Pubs Florida, Inc, Disney attempted to  have the case dismissed and sent to arbitration citing terms from a trial subscription to Disney+.<ref>https://apnews.com/article/disney-allergy-death-lawsuit-nyu-doctor-florida-8a6256b58311a01226d167fa80d37aad</ref> The public outcry following this attempt prompted Disney to rescind their request for dismissal.<ref>https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-08-20/disney-reverses-course-on-wrongful-death-lawsuit-agrees-let-case-proceed-court</ref> The case is still ongoing.
*[[Disney Wrongful Death Lawsuit| Forced arbitration of a wrongful death lawsuit]] (2023): In October 2023, Kanokporn Tangsuan, after dining at the Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs, died as a result of an allergic reaction.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 Sep 2024 |title=Woman Dies from Eating at Disney Amusement Park Pub Despite Amusement Park Wait Staff Assurances of “Allergen-Free” Food; Disney Attempts to Bar Wrongful Death Lawsuit Due to Disney+ Subscription Arbitration Agreement |url=https://www.foxandfarleylaw.com/woman-dies-from-eating-at-disney-amusement-park-pub-despite-amusement-park-wait-staff-assurances-of-allergen-free-food-disney-attempts-to-bar-wrongful-death-lawsuit-due-to-disney-s/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 Mar 2025 |website=Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette}}</ref> When her husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, sued Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (WDPR) and Great Irish Pubs Florida, Inc, Disney attempted to  have the case dismissed and sent to arbitration citing terms from a trial subscription to Disney+.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Cora |last2=Murphy |first2=Sean |date=16 Sep 2024 |title=Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’ |url=https://apnews.com/article/disney-allergy-death-lawsuit-nyu-doctor-florida-8a6256b58311a01226d167fa80d37aad |url-status=live |access-date=18 Mar 2025 |website=[[APNews]]}}</ref> The public outcry following this attempt prompted Disney to rescind their request for dismissal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Masunaga |first=Samantha |date=20 Aug 2024 |title=Disney reverses course on wrongful-death lawsuit, agrees to let case proceed in court |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-08-20/disney-reverses-course-on-wrongful-death-lawsuit-agrees-let-case-proceed-court |url-status=live |access-date=18 Mar 2025 |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> The case is still ongoing.


== Anti-consumer practices ==
==Anti-consumer practices==


=== Disney Vault ===
===Disney Vault===


== Products ==
==Products==
{{Placeholder box|This is a list of the company's product lines '''with articles on this wiki'''.
{{Placeholder box|This is a list of the company's product lines '''with articles on this wiki'''.
* [[Example product line one]] (release date): Short summary of the product's incidents.
* [[Example product line one]] (release date): Short summary of the product's incidents.
* [[Example product line two]] (release date):}}
* [[Example product line two]] (release date):}}


* Disney + (201x): Streaming service
*Disney + (201x): Streaming service


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Disney]]
[[Category:Disney]]

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Disney
Basic information
Founded 1923
Type Public
Industry Media
Official website https://disney.com/

The Walt Disney Company, founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney, is one of the most recognizable entertainment companies globally. Known for its movies, theme parks, and television networks, Disney has become a dominant player in the entertainment industry. In 2019, Disney launched the Disney+ streaming service, which makes most of their content library available to viewers as a monthly subscription.

Consumer impact summary[edit | edit source]

Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):

  • User Freedom
  • User Privacy
  • Business Model
  • Market Control

Add your text below this box. Once this section is complete, delete this box by clicking on it and pressing backspace.

Incidents[edit | edit source]

This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Disney category.

  • Disney+ Ad Policy Change (2025): In January 2025, Disney+ updated its Subscriber Agreement to include provisions allowing advertisements in content across all subscription tiers, including those marketed as "no ads" or "ad free."
  • Forced arbitration of a wrongful death lawsuit (2023): In October 2023, Kanokporn Tangsuan, after dining at the Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs, died as a result of an allergic reaction.[1] When her husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, sued Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (WDPR) and Great Irish Pubs Florida, Inc, Disney attempted to have the case dismissed and sent to arbitration citing terms from a trial subscription to Disney+.[2] The public outcry following this attempt prompted Disney to rescind their request for dismissal.[3] The case is still ongoing.

Anti-consumer practices[edit | edit source]

Disney Vault[edit | edit source]

Products[edit | edit source]

This is a list of the company's product lines with articles on this wiki.


Add your text below this box. Once this section is complete, delete this box by clicking on it and pressing backspace.

  • Disney + (201x): Streaming service

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Woman Dies from Eating at Disney Amusement Park Pub Despite Amusement Park Wait Staff Assurances of "Allergen-Free" Food; Disney Attempts to Bar Wrongful Death Lawsuit Due to Disney+ Subscription Arbitration Agreement". Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette. 25 Sep 2024. Retrieved 18 Mar 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Lewis, Cora; Murphy, Sean (16 Sep 2024). "Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'". APNews. Retrieved 18 Mar 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Masunaga, Samantha (20 Aug 2024). "Disney reverses course on wrongful-death lawsuit, agrees to let case proceed in court". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 Mar 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)