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 After facing harsh criticism, the new exhibit is closing before officially opening. ORLANDO, FL (Catholic Online) - March 5, the official date for opening day has been forever postponed. Disney partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield to make a new exhibit. This attraction takes visitors through a series of interactive experiences to help fight today's bad habits such as excess of television and junk food. Walt Disney World says it is remaking an Epcot exhibit that targets childhood obesity after critics complained that it stigmatized fat kids. According to the National Association of Fat Acceptance, Disney and Blue Cross used "the tool of shame" to communicate with children. © 2012, Catholic Online. Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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