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The adult tribe that is transforming Disney: ‘Everything outside ceases to exist’

29 May 2026 at 20:46
Disney influencer iDanny, at his home in Parla, Madrid.

At 35, Daniel Pontón is what is known as a Disney adult. His fans crowd outside his home in Parla in Madrid where he lives with his fiancé. His passion for Disney is such that he is considering removing the bed from the guest room/museum to make way for the invasion of stuffed Disney toys. On the fluffy pillows, there are Mickey, Stitch, Jack Skellington, Olaf, Chip and Chop. The shelves and walls are also plastered with Disney images. All this memorabilia, and other collector’s items, such as park keys, are mementos from his time browsing Disney stores and enjoying theme parks.

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The book 'Disney Adults', by A. J. Wolfe.Objects that the Disney influencer iDanny collects in his house in Parla.

Dancing cows and tigers hatching from eggs: The impact of AI-generated videos on children

12 May 2026 at 12:43

YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram are facing a flood of AI-generated content aimed at children. It’s easy and quick to create, and production is rampant. But it has the inherent flaws of AI-generated video: visual inconsistencies, narrative gaps, and a lack of realism. While it’s still too early for comprehensive studies, experts have already raised concerns about the impact of these videos on children’s cognitive development.

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Images generated by artificial intelligence posted on social media.
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