ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World is retooling an Epcot exhibit on childhood obesity after critics complained it was insensitive to obese kids and reinforced stereotypes. The interactive exhibit, Habit Heroes, featured animated fitness superheros Will Power and Callie Stenics and super-sized villains Snacker and Lead bottom, who eat junk food and watch too much television. Critics said the…read more →
(Credit:Flickr/sanctumsolitude) (CBS/AP) Walt Disney World calls itself the “happiest place on earth.” but its latest Epcot exhibit, Habit Heroes, could have made obese children unhappy, critics say. after receiving complaints about the exhibit shortly after its unofficial opening in February, the park closed it down and is retooling the attraction. PICTURES: Busted! 11 photos obesity docs don’t want you to…read more →
ORLANDO (CBSMiami/AP) – Kids dream of going to Walt Disney World to experience fairy tales, princesses and super heroes. They love the rides, the shows and meeting their favorite characters. One interactive exhibit at EPCOT, however, has been temporarily closed after critics claimed it used stereotypes to portray obese people. Habit Heroes was designed to teach children the health hazards…read more →
