Word: disneyism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Under fire for its plans to build an theme park near Civil War battlefields, the Walt Disney Co. surrendered to opponents
...Disney Loses...
Yielding to the furious opposition of historians, environmentalists and even some members of Congress, the Walt Disney Co. abandoned its plans to build a sprawling American history theme park near hallowed Civil War battlefields in northern Virginia. The company said it would look for another site, also in Virginia...
...Patriots are going to the playoffs. The Patriots are going to the AFC Championship Game. The Patriots are going to the Superbowl. The Patriots are going to Disney World...
...about his interest in striking some sort of deal involving NBC. While he refuses to comment on reports that GE is considering the sale of a 49% stake in the network to Time Warner, he acknowledges that "we've had discussions about every combination with everyone." That includes Walt Disney chairman Michael Eisner, who also has been eyeing NBC. Welch described his conversations with executives like Time Warner chairman Gerald Levin as "two guys groping, to see what fits." But he strongly hinted that he intends to keep at least some control of the network. "The outright sale...