To the editor: I’ve at all times revered columnist Todd Martens’ insightful reporting on theme parks. However I used to be perplexed by his “cringe” in viewing the advance peek at Disneyland’s new Soarin’ Throughout America attraction and its inclusion of the Statue of Liberty, the American flag and the bald eagle (“Disneyland goes all in on patriotism. Classic or cringe?,” Could 26).
With regards to this nation’s 250th birthday and an thrilling, feel-good attraction equivalent to Soarin’, can we not come collectively and put aside politics for a couple of minutes? Are we unable to savor the pure fantastic thing about our nation’s famed parks and memorials that ought to transcend any presidential administration?
If Martens is so offended by Disney’s celebration of America’s historical past, hope and promise, maybe he would really feel higher by tossing any garments that bear crimson, white and blue. Or maybe have one other discuss with Disney Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald and actually think about his reasoning.
Brian Robinette, Van Nuys
