Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Comments on Upheaval The Walt Disney Company

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No one really knows what former Disney CEO Michael Eisner thinks about another former CEO Bob Chapek or the direction of The Walt Disney Company, but based on a recent Twitter post, we might have a better idea. The day after Chapek was fired and Bob Iger was back in the CEO’s seat, Eisner tweeted, … Read more

Rita’s Italian Ice Giving Walt Disney World Cast Members Free Ice to Celebrate Bob Chapek’s Departure

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In a Facebook post, the Lake Buena Vista location of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering Cast Members a free ice today only. It is safe to assume the celebration is regarding the news of Bob Iger replacing Bob Chapek as the company CEO. Someone did ask “what are we celebrating?” but no … Read more

Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Could Exit with a Multi-Million Dollar Payout

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Given the fact that now former Disney CEO Bob Chapek signed a new three-year contract, it comes as no surprise that he could be in line for a multi-million dollar payout. Bloomberg is reporting that with exit payments and benefits, Chapek could be worth more than $23 million. If he holds on to his Disney … Read more

Disney Board Approached Iger on Friday, Chapek Fired Moments Before Public Announcement

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According to a report on CNBC, The Walt Disney Board was in discussions with Bob Iger on Friday evening about coming back as CEO. A deal was reached last night. At that point, Chapek was notified of the decision, but not until moments before the announcement went public on Sunday. CNBC’s David Faber reported on … Read more

Disney Stock Soars Back Over $100 as Bob Iger Returns as CEO

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There were two farewells this past Sunday evening, Elton John’s Farewell Tour was live-streamed from Dodgers Stadium on Disney+ and The Walt Disney Company said goodbye to CEO Bob Chapek and hello … again … to Bob Iger. Today, as the markets opened up, Disney stock [$DIS] soared as investors and fans alike cheered Iger’s … Read more