“I hope that they can make this up to us.”

A California household has canceled their long-planned Disneyland Paris journey in protest of Disney’s determination to droop Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely. April Escobar (@aprilescobar_), who shared the information on TikTok, mentioned her household will go to Parc Astérix as an alternative, calling the selection bittersweet as a result of she’s a lifelong Disney fan.

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The boycott is a part of a broader backlash towards Disney, ABC’s mum or dad firm, after the community pulled Kimmel’s present on Sept. 17 following political stress over remarks he made after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

“I am, like, a huge, huge Disney fan… My heart is broken,” mentioned Escobar within the video, which gathered 220,000 views since being shared on Sept. 21, 2025.

People commenting on the submit praised Escobar for standing on enterprise. Many expressed that boycotting Disney is a small worth to pay within the title of free speech and democracy. People mentioned they’re altering trip plans and cancelling Disney Plus, ESPN, and Hulu subscriptions. 

“Freedom of speech is worth canceling a Disney vacation.”

“We just canceled the Disneyland portion of our Paris trip,” mentioned Escobar. She wrote within the submit’s caption that the household will go to Parc Astérix as an alternative. “It was a tough call because we’ll definitely miss the Disney magic 💫 but we’re excited to experience something new and uniquely French!” she wrote. 

“I hope that they [Disney] can make this up to us one of these days, but until then, no more Disney.”

@aprilescobar_ Change of plans ✨ We determined to swap out Disney Paris this journey and head to Parc Astérix as an alternative 🎢🇫🇷 It was a tricky name as a result of we’ll undoubtedly miss the Disney magic 💫 however we’re excited to expertise one thing new and uniquely French! Hopefully Disney could make it as much as us someday 💕 For now, deliver on the Gauls, rides, and journey! ⚡️ #ParcAsterix #ParisJourney #FamilyJourney #ThemeParkFun #TravelVloggers ♬ unique sound – aprilescobar_

Other Disney followers weigh in

The submit resonated with commenters and Disney followers who’re dissatisfied by the media firm’s determination to droop Kimmel. Many expressed that Disney compromised liberal and democratic values. 

“Democracy before Disney. Have a great trip. Safe travels.”

“I canceled my Disney plus subscription. I get it girl!”

“Good on you! I appreciate other people valuing our First Amendment rights. Our voice is priceless and is not for sale.”

“Disney fell to the Empire.”

April Escobar didn’t instantly reply to the Daily Dot’s request for remark through TikTok.

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