During an interview with Bloomberg‘s Emily Chang, Disney CEO Bob Chapek discussed the improvement of guest satisfaction when Disney Parks reopened worldwide. Chapek stated that guest satisfaction scores have improved since Disney Parks have reopened, explaining that guests are more satisfied than they were prior to the pandemic. Our guest satisfaction scores since we’ve reopened … Read more
When speaking to Bloomberg recently, Disney CEO Bob Chapek mentioned that the release of the upcoming Black Widow film will be a last-minute decision and he did not completely rule out the idea of a hybrid release. The “last-minute decision” could entail a delay, or a potential hybrid release with Disney+ Premier Access and a … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
The 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders began today with an introduction by former CEO Bob Iger. Iger announced last year that he would be stepping down as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, and stated this again today. Bob Chapek took over as CEO in February of 2020, allowing Bob Iger to fill the … Read more
With emphasis being shifted to direct-to-consumer entertainment, it’s become clear that Disney+ has become a huge part of The Walt Disney Company’s future. But could it also influence the park-going experience? Disney CEO Bob Chapek seems to believe so. Chapek discussed the streaming service during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Monday, … Read more
Due to the immense hit to the entertainment industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some Disney executives saw major hits to their annual incomes. Chief Excecutive Officer Bob Iger, who has since been replaced by Bob Chapek, earned just over $21 million dollars in 2020. While that seems like a lot to most people, it … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 7, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
In light of recent events that took place at the U.S. Capitol yesterday, Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has issued a statement via the company’s Twitter account: In the statement, Chapek condemned the acts transpired in the raid at the U.S. Capitol, insisting that the nation come together in support of democracy: … Read more
According to a Deadline report, Richard Bates has died. He was 70. Bates served as The Walt Disney Company’s Senior Vice President, U.S. Government Relations. Bates took the position in 2010. Bates worked for The Walt Disney Company for 29 years. Before his Disney tenure, Bates was the executive director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 12 to October 18, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out photo reports from … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
Bob Chapek appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Valley today to discuss the recent news that Walt Disney World would begin phased openings on July 11. During the interview, Chapek stated that Disney would be “glad” to host both the MLS and NBA to help resume their respective seasons. For weeks, there has been speculation from NBA … Read more
Today, Disney CEO Bob Chapek gave an exclusive interview to CNBC just hours after Shanghai Disneyland closed after its first historic day back in operation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The market generally looks towards Disney as the proxy on how to carry out phased reopenings on a large scale, so not only … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has seen a number of changes in quick succession in the past few weeks, from appointing Bob Chapek as new CEO to facing the crippling economic effects of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Throughout the current crisis, however, only one voice from the upper echelons of the company has spoken out, … Read more
Disney has just announced that Senior Executives for the Walt Disney Company will be taking salary cuts to help in the midst of the unprecedented effects of COVID-19 on the company and the indefinite closure of Disney Parks across the globe. Bob Chapek sent out an email earlier saying all senior executives will have their … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from March 16-22! If you have been following our news coverage over the past two weeks, … Read more