Disney just needs to wake up and catch up to reality. The problem is, they don't know what kids want today or are unwilling to make the changes. Unfortuantely, kids today aren't entertained like we were. I loved disney's old movies...Lion King, Little Mermaid, Fantasia, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin...I would show these movies to my kids ANYDAY over some of the garbage out there.
I believe Disney is taking the right step into a world that they hadn't ventured into (live action movies). However, i think they are fighting a demon they created...the name "Disney" is associated with family values, particularly American family values. I believe in order for Disney to survive in this world, they need to start making a change..doesn't mean they should stop promoting the Mouse, I LOVE THE MOUSE...i'm just saying, it's time to look in other directions to survive. Like all good investments, I would tell Disney: "Don't put all your eggs into one basket (animation/family values)....spread them out so you aren't so dependent on one."

Mickey rox....i <3 mickey