Disney Embraces Orwellian Themes in Latest Projects

Disney+ recently sent out an email to its subscribers letting them know about some updates to their Subscriber Agreement. The email started off with a typical legal jargon plea to review the agreement, but then it got to the interesting part. Turns out, the “no ads” tier may not always be ad-free after all. Yup, that’s right. The ad-free tier may include ads when necessary. So, if you thought “no ads” meant no ads, think again.

Disney+ offers two tiers: Disney+ Basic (With Ads) for $9.99 a month and Disney+ Premium (No Ads) for $15.99. But, as it turns out, the “no ads” tier may not always live up to its name. And as we navigate through the era of squeezing money out of customers, we might find that these services we once loved are now becoming less customer-friendly. Remember when prices went up and people stuck around? Well, now let’s see how they react to ads in their “No Ads” subscription.

In another update, Disney’s HR Chief shared a memo about policy changes that could impact compensation and guidelines. The memo seemed like a confusing jumble of corporate speak, leaving many scratching their heads. It seems like Disney is making some behind-the-scenes changes that may not sit well with employees.

So, as we try to make sense of these updates, it’s clear that Disney is making moves that might not make everyone happy. Stay tuned to see how customers and employees react to these changes.