Why did Tolkien dislike Disney?

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by Inziladun

I saw that too. Disney is actually a reasonable facsimile of the Evil Empire, so in a grotesque way it's rather fitting.

Hyperbole aside, I honestly shudder to think what they'd do if they did get their claws on Tolkien's works.

Pffft! Peter Jackson has already turned Middle-earth into a Disney ride, with cascading skulls, shield surfing and an elephant slide.