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Interestingly, current Halloween costume rankings reveal that Disney IPs are barely represented, with top costumes displaying trends like K-pop, Minecraft, and other internet-driven phenomena. Not a single major Disney franchise appears in the top trending costumes, illustrating shifting pop culture interests that Disney seems disconnected from.
This disconnect is further evidenced by the lack of demand for Disney-themed toys and merchandise, which have seen declining popularity over recent years. Despite their efforts to push Tron merchandise and ride reskins, the audience simply isn't interested.