Oh, you bet your foam finger it is. ESPN was part of the ABC deal, which means SportsCenter is technically a Disney show. That’s right: the same company that made Frozen also pays for the chyron that tells you which quarterback just pulled a hamstring.
This is a weird fact to share at parties. “Did you know the guy yelling about fantasy football works for the Mouse?” It’s the most awkward family reunion since Cinderella met her stepsisters at EPCOT.
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What About the News? Is That… Mickey’s News?
Good question! ABC News is run by journalists, not cartoon characters—despite how cheerful David Muir looks on camera. Disney insists they keep news totally separate from the princess division. So no, you won’t see Belle reporting on the debt ceiling.
But here’s the juicy part: Disney’s other news arm, like Nat Geo and parts of ABC, sometimes covers Disney events. It’s like a cat reviewing its own catnip—technically fine, but you have to squint a little.
