[HPFGU-OTChatter] Disney

[Carole Estes]

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> Yes, this is REALLY off topic, but I'm trying
> to get a sense of what other parents think about
> Disney books and Disney movies.
>
> Please help, as this has become an issue at my kids' day
> care.
>
> Susan

First off, by Disney books do you mean those books that mimic the movies?
I've never liked any of the books put out by Disney, there is so much more
interesting stuff for parents to read their kids than shortened versions of
the movies they see.

That said I have really liked some Disney movies and really disliked others
(as have my kids.)  I enjoy all the classics (snow white, Cinderella,
fantasia, etc.)  My kids have liked Peter Pan in particular.  The movies
from the 60's and 70's weren't as well done.  I include stuff like Fox and
Hound, Sword and the Stone, etc. in this group. Finally there was the 80's
renaissance with the Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The
Lion King.  These were very entertaining, although if you're wanting movies
that accurately reflect the original literature..Disney ain't it.

The recent movies have been hit and miss. I loved Mulan and even Tarzan, but
Hunchback, Hercules, and even Atlantis weren't so good.  Now Toy Story and
even better Toy Story 2 I could watch a hundred times and still laugh.

If you're looking for decent family entertainment there's not much that can
top a classic Disney movie.  I know Disney is to some people the evil
empire, but my family and I lived less than an hour from the magic Kingdom
and have quite a fondness for the place.

What exactly is the issue? Is the issue with letting kids watch movies to
begin with...I agree that movies should be used sparingly in any daycare or
pre-school situation.  If the issue is with Disney in particular, I'd say
you'd be hard pressed to find any studio that produces better family movies
than Disney (as said particularly the older stuff).  There are better movies
that are aimed at children only (read adults would be bored silly having to
sit through it) but a movie you can enjoy with the kids...

carole
hoping she helped and not sure what sort of info you are looking for.