Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Disney released some major news this week that it will be getting rid of Genie+ and replacing it with Lighting Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, which is basically a way for them to move to a paid FastPass system.  Disney Animation and Pixar have struggled connecting with audiences lately and the number of sequels coming out has us worried if we’ll ever see meaningful, original stories again. Disney needs a way to release original animated movies without the high expectations that come with Pixar.  Luckily they can look back at their own history for a solution. Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don’t forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps: Welcome 00:00 Disney News 01:25 Inside Out 2 is Dominating the Box Office 17:07 Disney’s Sequel Problem 20:43 History of Touchstone Pictures 25:29 Why Disney Purchased Pixar 33:12 Is Pixar Spending Too Much? 35:27 Taking Creative Risks 36:17 How Disney Changed Pixar’s Model 40:07 20th Century Animation and Blue Sky Animation 45:54 Should Disney Produce Movies for Other Streamers? 48:39 The Advantage of Another Animation Studio 51:51 What Do You Think? 53:32