Disney, where nightmares come true
I read with horror the new "Habit-Heroes" exhibit at Epcot which is described as interactive... and may I add, shameful, bullying and inaccurate?It panders to the worst of the worst: bullying, weight stigma, gross stereotypes, medical inaccuracies and more.(Ironically, when I went to Disney last year, and tried one lunch to sub a yogurt for the obligatory twice a day cake that came with the meal plan, I was told I couldn't! Hey kids, don't be gluttons, but enjoy your choice of only chicken tenders or mac n cheese with your fries!)This has to stop. No longer are our schools safe for children, now even Disney is jumping on the fat-hating band-wagon. Our kids will not be healthier for it, and certainly not happier. See my old post about subverting the princesses... I was hoping to go to Disney next year, and Epcot is off the list for sure. I tried to call several numbers listed on BEDA's website, but couldn't get through. I did write an email. I'll keep you posted if I find someone somewhere to complain to. BCBS as a co-sponsor is partly to blame to, but no surprise there...Body-shaming makes kids (and adults) less healthy, feel bad about themselves in every way, less likely to be physically active, more likely to diet, oh, and yes, gain weight, and more likely to pick up disordered eating habits.