Diz News - Thursday 8.28.08

Disney Lobbying this Past Quarter

Disney has spent 1.5 million dollars lobbying the government this past quarter. The issues that Disney has lobbied for are cutting down on illegal downloads on college campuses, child protection online, thrill ride safety, tourism promotion and the switch to digital television. The press release did not cover donations to political candidates during this election season.


Disney Children’s Hospital at Florida Hospital to be a Model Pediatric Hospital

Officials at Florida Hospital have begun to talk about some of the details from the Disney Children’s Hospital set to open in the middle of 2009. The hospital is striving to be the leader in pediatric hospitalization in the country. The hospital is going to employ specialists in minimally invasive surgery and innovative patient care. Technology will also play a role, particularly in the dedicated pediatric emergency room. Phillips is designing “ambient” technologies to sooth patients and create a more positive experience. Images will be projected on the ceilings and lights will be low and soothing for small patients. The Imagineers will be designing the lobby that will include characters from: The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, Brother Bear, and The Lion King.
Thanks to Distant Creations Blog for the press release.