Disney moves away from woke messaging with heartfelt viral ad centered on dads and sons

Disney is making waves with a viral cruise line ad highlighting fathers and sons, which has garnered praise from conservative influencers. The ad appeared to signal a shift away from the company's recent woke messaging and back to its family-friendly roots.

The commercial follows a father and son over the years, centered on a quiet late-night ritual of walking along the ship while others sleep. As the boy grows up, the tradition continues, even through his teenage angst. The ad closes with the son...