We're back this week after an unplanned break with a full show. In Disney Detective we talk about the major changes coming the Splash Mountain. Then we'll examine the delays with the previously planned July 17th reopening of Disneyland. We'll finish up with a look at a recent lawsuit victory for Disney regarding accessibility and it's Fast Pass system.Star Wars Insights takes a look at the many pseudonyms of Mark Hamill and his cameos throughout the later Star Wars projects that Disney has undertaken. We'll examine a new book that suggests there was only one Jedi who could have stopped the rise of the Empire. We'll finish up with some wild speculation and some connecting of the dots that suggest Disney might have a way to erase the much maligned sequel trilogy and start over.Entertainment News will talk about a much loved Marvel Cinematic Universe star who will not be making an appearance in the final season of Agents of SHIELD despite the current time traveling story line being a perfect opportunity for the crossover. And Disney World Rival and Comcast owned Universal Orlando plans on moving forward with its Halloween celebration despite Disney's cancellation of their own version of the event in the COVID-19 conditions. Then we'll finish up with a couple of great Insightful Picks of the Week in this Independence Day themed show.  Another great podcast coming at you this week!

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IntroductionInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 72 “Resetting the mountain, erasing the Saga”My brilliant and beautiful co-host Michelle Whalen

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Disney DetectiveDisney announces major change to Splash Mountain ride after outcryhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/06/25/media/splash-mountain-disney/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0HFpBg-kol3B3EsR6vdJnMwcbjew3SdwAi1E7YFC-9Cu7M0qKRMuui0yIhttps://cnn.it/2VMKGuh Splash Mountain — one of Disney's most popular but problematic rides — will be "completely reimagined," the company announced on Thursday.The log flume ride — which is based on the controversial 1946 film "Song of the South" — isn't going anywhere. Instead, it will be rethemed to star the characters from the 2009 animated film, "The Princess and the Frog," which features Disney's first Black princess.Splash Mountain has been a mainstay at Disney (DIS) parks since its creation in 1989. The new changes to the ride will be implemented at Disneyland park in California and Magic Kingdom park in Florida.The move comes amid fans urging Disney to retheme Splash Mountain because of the racial stereotypes from the film it is based upon. "Song of the South" — which is best known for the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" — has long been criticized for its stereotypical and offensive por