#  Disney Millennium Exhibit Causes Controversy 

 





September 16, 1999

 

 

Source: Los Angeles Times

On September 16, 1999, the *Los Angeles Times*  publishedan article on the growing controversy over a Disney exhibit forEpcot's Millennium Village, scheduled to open on October 1st, whichfeatures Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Both Israelis andPalestinians lay claim to the city, which figures prominently incurrent peace negotiations between the two sides. A spokesman forDisney stated: "We are not taking sides on this issue...We are in thebusiness of entertainment, trying to provide a good experience forour guests." Bill Warren, director of public affairs for the WaltDisney World Resort, stated that Disney has invited Arab and Muslimrepresentatives to a meeting in order to "try to reach a point ofunderstanding." Some Arab and Muslim groups in America have calledfor a boycott of Disney if the display is not changed, while someJewish groups in America have urged Disney not to "cave in" to Arabpressure.



 

 

 



 

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