DizNews: Toon Disney to become Disney XD and What???

Disney has announced that starting in February 2009, Toon Disney will become Disney XD. The network will be geared toward boys aged 9-14. This same age group for girls is the primary demographic for the Disney Channel, thanks to Hannah Montana, and vehicles for the Jonas Brothers and Cheetah Girls. One of the shows that they are producing for the network is called “Aaron Stone” which is a live action show about a teen who lives a double life as a regular kid who likes to play video games and as a crime fighter. Sound familiar? Other shows in development are supposedly in the action adventure and comedy vein, but there are no specifics yet.

Here are some links about the change:
Blue Sky Disney
Netcot
MiceAge


What???
There is a very odd little bit in Al Lutz’ weekly round up of Disney bits. Apparently Disney is no longer accepting any written correspondence about the theme parks, this includes cast member kudos and comment cards. Staff in the parks can pass along information verbally but no written communications. This is reportedly due to several law suits stemming from people who made suggestions for the parks such as repeating attractions in other parks or moving things around in the parks and then expected to be compensated by Disney for their ideas. This just makes me sad. I can’t tell you how many times I have suggested to others to write their comments, kudos and concerns to the Walt Disney Company because they would be heard. If Al is right, and I can’t imagine he would write it if he wasn’t, this is a major change in policy and I wonder how people will be able to be heard, particularly when they want to commend someone. Here is a link to the article.