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SorcererMickey
May 7th, 2006, 15:48
Disney losing appetite for fast food
Marketing ties with McDonald's hit lean times
By Rachel Abramowitz
Los Angeles Times
Posted May 7 2006
For 10 years Disney and McDonald's appeared to have a beautiful billion-dollar marriage. Happy Meals bore little figurines of Nemo, Mr. Incredible, and Peter Pan.
But no more. This is one relationship that's ending because of the children.
Disney is not renewing its billon-dollar, cross-promotional pact with the fast-food giant, which ends with this summer's release of Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. The reason, in part, say multiple high-ranking sources, is the family-friendly entertainment giant wants to distance itself from fast food -- and its links to the epidemic of childhood obesity.
Disney's not the only studio that thinks french fries loaded with trans fats may be too hot to handle.
DreamWorks is working with McDonald's to promote Shrek 3, due out in 2007. But according to one top-level studio source, there is already internal debate about whether the lovable green ogre should steer clear of chicken nuggets and Big Macs in favor of the healthier fare on McDonald's menu, such as salads. Compounding the issue is the fact that Shrek is, after all, overweight.
The ending of the McDonalds-Disney partnership comes at a time when the processed and fast food industries are under fire on a number of fronts because of growing concerns about childhood obesity. Just last week, former President Bill Clinton succeeded in yanking sugary sodas from elementary school campuses.
Source and Complete Story: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/local/sfl-sbmcdonalds07may07,0,101537.story?coll=sfla-business-headlines
benjones70
May 7th, 2006, 19:00
This would make sense if Disney only sold healthy food, but you can get food just as bad for you at all the parks.
Redkop
May 7th, 2006, 19:06
but i like me sausage and egg mcmuffin some mornings
benjones70
May 7th, 2006, 19:07
McDonalds have been forever blighted by Super Size Me, which despite being a very good documentary, was a bit unfair on the old chaps. If you ate nothing but KFC or Burger King for 30 days exactly the same thing would happen, as it would I expect if you ate nothing but those huge Turkey Legs from Disney!
Giggles
May 7th, 2006, 20:57
I know what you mean Redkop Sausage and Egg McMuffins are :eat:
Redkop
May 7th, 2006, 21:01
I know what you mean Redkop Sausage and Egg McMuffins are :eat:
some mornings they are heaven :wink:
uscwest
May 8th, 2006, 03:19
Would have to assume then that WDW would also improve its counter service meals to provide healthier choices.
GoofyDuck
May 8th, 2006, 04:19
Disney is not renewing its billon-dollar, cross-promotional pact with the fast-food giant, which ends with this summer's release of Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. The reason, in part, say multiple high-ranking sources, is the family-friendly entertainment giant wants to distance itself from fast food -- and its links to the epidemic of childhood obesity.
:rolleyes: Oh please (Disney), I read that Disney and McDonalds had agreed to go their separate ways a year or two ago, mainly because Disney felt that McDonalds wasn't promoting Disney's movies enough.
Disney's not the only studio that thinks french fries loaded with trans fats may be too hot to handle.
What about that stand near Splash Mountain that sells only McDonalds fries :D
...and I'll have one of those Sausage and Egg McMuffins, too.
ukwdwnut
May 8th, 2006, 09:30
i love a bacon and egg mcmuffin, but rarely pass a maccy D in the mornings
JasonC
May 8th, 2006, 09:54
Yes....I am also partial to a bacon and egg bagel on occasions:wink:
Leolioness4200
May 8th, 2006, 10:22
ohhh I like bacon and egg bagels...but I love the ham, egg and cheese bagels :D
maggs
May 8th, 2006, 10:30
I am very glad to hear this news. I do not like fast food and neither do my kids. Salads and fish are my preferences and on our first visit to Florida we found it very difficult to find anything but fast food at the counter service restaurants. I took the kids to a McDs for the first time in their lives two years ago and they hated every moment of it. We left the food and were out in less than 5 minutes. It was dreadful.Apologies to all you fast food lovers.
Maggs
mumof2
May 8th, 2006, 10:46
McDonalds is :sick:
I'm with you on that one Dawn - and just walking in the door puts me in a bad mood. However, the kids love it but have only very occasional visits.
None of us like it. The last time I ate in one was at Gatwick in December 2003 because my brother's kids wanted pancakes. The orange juice was drinkable but that was about it. :shrug:
A little while back I found myself needing food with only a Burger King nearby. I had a metallic taste in my mouth for 2 days after eating something which masqueraded as a cheeseburger. :sick:
mumof2
May 8th, 2006, 10:54
None of us like it. The last time I ate in one was at Gatwick in December 2003 because my brother's kids wanted pancakes. The orange juice was drinkable but that was about it. :shrug:
A little while back I found myself needing food with only a Burger King nearby. I had a metallic taste in my mouth for 2 days after eating something which masqueraded as a cheeseburger. :sick:
ooh yuk - now I don't eat burgers and sausages - i go for the veggie options which are a little more bearable!
Whitequeen
May 8th, 2006, 11:05
Goodness, I dislike McDonalds with a vengeance.:lol: It's only use is as a laxative IMO.:D Each to there own though.:shrug:
tushypat
May 8th, 2006, 11:13
Subway are good. I like Nando's as well but its not really a takeaway as such.
Redkop
May 8th, 2006, 11:16
Goodness, I dislike McDonalds with a vengeance.:lol: It's only use is as a laxative IMO.:D Each to there own though.:shrug:
but i like it :eek:
maggs
May 8th, 2006, 11:45
Goodness, I dislike McDonalds with a vengeance.:lol: It's only use is as a laxative IMO.:D
That did make me laugh! :D Isnt it great to see counter service restaurants such as Seasons at The Land and Tusker House in AK where real food is served. The move away from processed fast food is a step in the right direction IMHO.
Maggs
Whitequeen
May 8th, 2006, 11:50
I'd like to see less green beans, personally.:lol:
benjones70
May 8th, 2006, 14:09
McDonalds isn't bad at all, they get singled out. No-one has a go at fish & chip shops, but you'd be a lot worse off if you ate fish & chips every day as opposed to McDonalds.
maggs
May 8th, 2006, 14:23
McDonalds isn't bad at all, they get singled out. No-one has a go at fish & chip shops, but you'd be a lot worse off if you ate fish & chips every day as opposed to McDonalds.
Im sorry, but I think their food is appalling, so I suppose it is subjective. Fish and chips are not the sort of food you should be eating on a regular basis either. We as a family have always eaten freshly prepared food every day. Even when I was working with four kids, I could still do it.
The demand now has moved away from the type of food that McDs serve, although they have made changes too. They will have to change an awful lot more not to continue losing trade. They part own 'Pret a Manger' so I think they could well look at that operation when thinking of what direction to go in. The more freshly prepared real fast food at WDW the better (at least for us) :D
Maggs
benjones70
May 8th, 2006, 14:25
Im sorry, but I think their food is appalling, so I suppose it is subjective. Fish and chips are not the sort of food you should be eating on a regular basis either. We as a family have always eaten freshly prepared food every day. Even when I was working with four kids, I could still do it.
The demand now has moved away from the type of food that McDs serve, although they have made changes too. They will have to change an awful lot more not to continue losing trade. They part own 'Pret a Manger' so I think they could well look at that operation when thinking of what direction to go in. The more freshly prepared real fast food at WDW the better (at least for us) :D
Maggs
I didn't mean it was tasty! I meant everyone singles them out, including Morgan Spurlock in Super Size Me. But they are no worse or better than hundreds of establishments. If you went to Gordon Ramsays restaurant in Chelsea for every meal for a month it wouldn't do you too much good!
uscwest
May 8th, 2006, 14:25
I realize that Fried Fish and chips are not a healthy every day diet, but trust me ANY KIND of FISH is better than the burgers that McD's serves, well except their own fish. :D
Whitequeen
May 8th, 2006, 14:27
I don't descriminate either..................I dislike all fast food except Chinese.:shrug: As I said before though.....................each to there own.:D MacD's don't need me, there's plenty of people that like it.:thumbs:
maggs
May 8th, 2006, 14:30
I didn't mean it was tasty! I meant everyone singles them out, including Morgan Spurlock in Super Size Me. But they are no worse or better than hundreds of establishments. If you went to Gordon Ramsays restaurant in Chelsea for every meal for a month it wouldn't do you too much good!
No - you are right. I tend to avoid them all but if I had to have a fatty treat it would be fish and chips and of course the chips would have to be thick!
I suppose because the thread relates to McDs that is why I mention them. It could equally relate to any of the rest. I am a woman on a mission! lol
Maggs
benjones70
May 8th, 2006, 14:33
For the record I never go to McDonalds because I think the food is yacky poo. But I go to Burger King 3 or 4 times a year because it's much nicer food, although possibly no healthier.
JasonC
May 8th, 2006, 14:37
we went to Burger King on Saturday and all had a flame grilled chicken salad even with the dressing it was only 220 cals, along with a bottle of water I thought that was quite healthy:)
benjones70
May 8th, 2006, 14:44
I only have the Double Whopper with extra grease though!!
I don't like fast food but I also have all sorts of ethical reasons why I won't eat it. The way the giant corporations operate. The destruction of the small farmer. Political lobbyists who bribe congressmen to stop legislation on stricter food standards. Your really don't want to know what's in that Big Mac. :shrug:
ukwdwnut
May 8th, 2006, 15:49
felling the trees in the rainforest for grazing land.....BIG :nono:
benjones70
May 8th, 2006, 19:59
I don't like fast food but I also have all sorts of ethical reasons why I won't eat it. The way the giant corporations operate. The destruction of the small farmer. Political lobbyists who bribe congressmen to stop legislation on stricter food standards. Your really don't want to know what's in that Big Mac. :shrug:
A Big Mac is 100% beef, McDonalds have told me that and I believe them.:rolleyes: :eek:
GoofyDuck
May 9th, 2006, 05:03
Your really don't want to know what's in that Big Mac. :shrug:
Actually, you wouldn't want to know what's in most of the foods that you eat, like hot dogs (you really don't want to know). The only time you can really know what went into what you're eating is if you grow it yourself.
I don't frequent McDonalds that much anymore, and I have stopped ordering fries altogether. If I eat fast food, I like Wendy's for their chili, Arby's for their Deli Sandwich, and if I feel like indulging myself, I will get a Whopper Cheese without ketchup, extra onions, at BK
benjones70
May 9th, 2006, 07:39
Hot Dogs, lovely. A lot of them are made of chicken with pork fat injected into it. Nice!
mumof2
May 9th, 2006, 11:01
Hot Dogs, lovely. A lot of them are made of chicken with pork fat injected into it. Nice!
:stop:please!
At least over here we have stricter food controls than in the US. Still don't want fecal matter with my burger though thank you. :shrug:
foreverducky
May 9th, 2006, 12:37
I love the egg, bacon, cheese bagel thing too!
Personally I love a good McD's french fry, but I tend to stay away now, because of the wasted calories that they have! From one setting at any of the fast food places I could eat my entire calorie intake, but in reality who's not going to eat later?
Everything in moderation!
benjones70
May 9th, 2006, 14:10
:stop:please!
You don't want to know what 'mechanically-recovered' chicken is then?:lol:
GoofyDuck
May 10th, 2006, 06:55
Hot Dogs, lovely. A lot of them are made of chicken with pork fat injected into it. Nice!
I was thinking of what most people don't know what is in hot dogs :eek: For instance, there is a certain percentage of rat hair and/or feces :sick: allowed by the USDA to be in hot dogs. The hot dog you eat may or may not have this in it.
PaulaK
May 10th, 2006, 09:28
I was thinking of what most people don't know what is in hot dogs :eek: For instance, there is a certain percentage of rat hair and/or feces :sick: allowed by the USDA to be in hot dogs. The hot dog you eat may or may not have this in it.
The same goes for lots of 'healthy' food. :)
Dawn
May 10th, 2006, 09:46
I'll still take my chances with the chicken breast rather than the 2 day aftertaste crudburger. :shrug:
triciacarole
May 10th, 2006, 09:50
I have just read the last few posts on this thread and am not going any further :eek:, I've just had my breakfast
Dawn
May 10th, 2006, 09:58
Come to my house and eat vegetables picked straight from the garden. That's proper that is. :thumbs:
triciacarole
May 10th, 2006, 10:11
Sounds good Dawn :thumbs:
benjones70
May 10th, 2006, 14:18
A lot of food is chemically altered these days, next time you buy some Pork Sausages have a look what % meat is in them. Chicken Breasts are only about 90% chicken as well!!
GoofyDuck
May 11th, 2006, 04:41
I have just read the last few posts on this thread and am not going any further :eek:, I've just had my breakfast
:sorry: Sometimes I get carried away.
mumof2
May 11th, 2006, 13:34
You don't want to know what 'mechanically-recovered' chicken is then?:lol:
:sick: I already know!!
tweenie123
May 11th, 2006, 20:54
I eat whatever I happen to fancy at that particular time, fast food, healthy options, fish and chips, Macdonalds, Pork pies etc. I have the view that life's too short to worry and a little of what you fancy will do you more good than worrying about what's in every mouthful that you eat. One side of my fridge is the 'healthy' side, the other is the 'yummy' side and has been known as that for years!
At WDW some days we go healthy and go for loads of fresh fruit, Tusker house for salmon etc and on others it's burgers all the way.
Johnie
May 11th, 2006, 23:33
This thread has made me not want to eat out anymore.
Dawn
May 12th, 2006, 09:04
:lol:
I'm not stopping anyone eating McD's or the other fast food products. I personally dislike the taste of it. :shrug:
However, I do think we need to ask these people more questions about they produce their food. :explain:
ukwdwnut
May 12th, 2006, 10:04
Come to my house and eat vegetables picked straight from the garden. That's proper that is. :thumbs:
that cats have peed over yeah nice :lol:
ive heard loads of stories about doner kebabs, still eat them and never had any illness due to any fast food
Dawn
May 12th, 2006, 10:12
that cats have peed over yeah nice :lol:
If my get my hands on the cat that tramples through my onions I'l.......ummm, do something unpleasant to it. :hissy:
And so will the neighbours because it's the prime suspect for the case of the disappearing chickens. :eek:
triciacarole
May 12th, 2006, 10:38
And so will the neighbours because it's the prime suspect for the case of the disappearing chickens. :eek:
Could it be a fox? We get them here in our gardens
Dawn
May 12th, 2006, 10:59
Who knows. :spy:
They went off for the weekend leaving 4 chickens in a secure run. Came back to find a pile of feathers. :eek:
triciacarole
May 12th, 2006, 11:03
Who knows. :spy:
They went off for the weekend leaving 4 chickens in a secure run. Came back to find a pile of feathers. :eek:
That is sad :( Did you enjoy your chicken curry for tea?
Dawn
May 12th, 2006, 11:09
That is sad :( Did you enjoy your chicken curry for tea?
:faint:
They were free range chicken too. We used to barter a pound of our raspberries for 6 eggs. :thumbs:
triciacarole
May 12th, 2006, 11:15
You grow your own raspberries, I love them. We have wild blackberries :)
Redkop
May 12th, 2006, 11:15
right off to Maccy D's for brekkie :thumbs:
Dawn
May 12th, 2006, 11:36
You grow your own raspberries, I love them. We have wild blackberries :)
Yep. Tons of them. Froze a load last year and only just finished eating them. New crop be ready in a couple of months. :thumbs:
*passes Red the toilet paper* :lol:
ukwdwnut
May 12th, 2006, 11:48
That is sad :( Did you enjoy your chicken curry for tea?
:rotfl: :rotfl:
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