As reported at the Daily Kos, Santa Claus now supposedly belongs to Disney.
When James Worley paid a visit to Disney World in Florida his portly frame and white beard soon had kids asking: “Are you Santa Claus?”
Not wanting to disappoint, Mr Worley, 60, played along with some “ho-ho-hos”.But Disney officials descended, telling him to stop the impersonation or get out of the park. They said they wanted to preserve the magic of Santa.
Mr Worley took off his red hat and red shirt but said: “I look this way 24/7, 365 days a year. This is me.” [...] He said Disney had told him “Santa was considered a Disney character”.
Source: Disney’s war against Christmas
Originally published on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 01:36:32 GMT by kos
A “bah humbug” for Disney. If Mr. Worley had purchased his Santa Hat at their established mouseland they would have loved the transformation publicity and taken all the credit. I think they are driven by their love of the $ sign not the challenge of Mr. Worley’s similarites. I will keep my money away from ALL Disney locations. Walt would be dissappointed in the present day parks. How Sad
CAW
Hard to believe Christmas is already around the corner. I am ready for some Thanksgiving turkey though.