Conservative Influencers Ease Boycott, Praise Disney’s Recent Moves

Overview

• A 90-second Disney Cruise Line ad titled “Midnight Magic” aired during the March 15 Oscars and drew rare praise from right‑wing media figures.
• Benny Johnson amplified the spot to his followers and lauded its family‑first tone as the kind of messaging critics had asked for.
• Matt Walsh has spoken favorably about early Toy Story 5 material, describing it as a return to a classic, back‑to‑basics style.
• Activist James Fishback claims Bob Iger removed his 2023 ban from Disney properties, a claim Disney has not confirmed.
• Reporting frames the shift as a move from blanket boycotts to conditional re‑engagement tied to Iger’s strategy, with Toy Story 5’s June release seen as the next test.