‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ Introduction Removed from The Haunted Mansion & More: Daily Recap (2/12/24)

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The Haunted Mansion gets an adjusted introduction at Tokyo Disneyland, Patrick Mahomes goes to Disneyland after winning the Super Bowl, and a first look at the menu for Ice Cold Hydraulics at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 12, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT … Read more

Iger Less Optimistic About Disney Business in China, Offered to Sit Down with DeSantis but Governor Declined

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During a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Iger addressed the company’s ongoing legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, as well as Disney’s presence in China, which DeSantis has previously criticized. Shanghai Disneyland and China Regarding Disney’s business prospects in China, Iger said … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Hosting Virtual Town Hall With Employees on November 28

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Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, will host a virtual town hall with employees and Cast Members on November 28, 2023, to discuss Disney’s “recent achievements and future building opportunities.” Also attending the virtual town hall will be Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment Alan Bergman; Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment Dana Walden; Chairperson of Disney … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Doesn’t Know What Nelson Peltz is ‘Really After’

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During an appearance on CNBC, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger commented on Nelson Peltz’s second push for a seat on the company’s board. In response to questions about Peltz, Iger said, “I don’t have specifics about what Nelson is really after or what he will ask for.” Peltz, founder and CEO of Trian … Read more

MasterClass Spent $100,000 on Set Recreation of Bob Iger’s Office

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According to a report from The Information, MasterClass spent $100,000 to recreate Bob Iger’s office when they filmed the CEO’s classes. MasterClass launched Iger’s 13-lesson course in 2019, just before he originally stepped down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. The MasterClass is a total of 2 hours and 11 minutes with the following … Read more

Iger Meets with Disney Leaders After Comments About Selling Company & Assets Caused ‘High Anxiety,’ Jazz Band Will Replace Fantasmic! at Disneyland Until Show is Ready, & More: Daily Recap (7/19/23)

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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, July 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Bob Iger Meets with Disney Leaders After His Comments About Potentially Selling Company & Assets Caused ‘High Anxiety’

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Disney CEO Bob Iger met with fellow company leaders on Tuesday to calm nerves about his comments regarding the potential sale of TV assets. Iger’s TV Comments During an interview with David Faber on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Iger agreed with Faber that ABC “may not be core” to The Walt Disney Company. He said they … Read more

BREAKING: CEO Bob Iger Considering Selling Streaming Services and Other Assets, May Even Try to Sell Entire Disney Company

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The Walt Disney Company’s CEO Bob Iger is looking to sell some of the company’s TV and streaming assets, and may even be considering selling the entire company. Bloomberg reported on the potential sales, referencing Iger’s now infamous “Squawk Box” interview. The interview conducted by David Faber was held at a media conference in Sun … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Calls Writer & Actor Strikes ‘Disturbing,’ Says Demands Are ‘Not Realistic’

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During his appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger commented on the ongoing writers strike and highly likely actors strike, saying the demands of those involved are “not realistic.” Bob Iger on Writers & Actors Union Strikes The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike for over two … Read more

Guest with Baby Wades in Pirates of the Caribbean Water, Madame Leota Popcorn Bucket Now Available at Select Theatres, & More: Daily Recap (7/12/23)

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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, July 12, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Cast Member Claims Child ‘Flipped Him Off’ and Parent Assaulted Them, Disneyland Paris Announces New Annual Pass Program, & More: Daily Recap (7/11/23)

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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, July 11, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Appearing on CNBC Squawk Box

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Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, will appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Thursday morning. Iger’s interview with David Faber will air at 8:00 a.m. ET on July 13, 2023. Squawk Box, according to the CNBC website, is the” ultimate ‘pre-market’ morning news and talk program, where the biggest names in business and … Read more

Bob Iger and Christine McCarthy Reportedly Clashed Over Disney Spending

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According to Wall Street Journal sources, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and CFO Christine McCarthy have clashed over how much money Disney spends on content and recent restructuring, leading to her stepping down. Disney announced yesterday that McCarthy will be stepping down as CFO and taking a medical leave of absence. She will … Read more

Christine McCarthy’s Disney Departure Could Mean Bob Iger Staying on as CEO Longer Than Expected

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The departure of The Walt Disney Company CFO Christine McCarthy could mean Bob Iger will stay on as CEO for longer than originally announced. Analyst Alan Gould of the investment firm Loop Capital said he believes Disney’s Board of Directors could ask Iger to stay as CEO after his contract expires next year. “The Board … Read more

CEO Bob Iger Rejected ‘The Mandalorian’ and Other Retheme Ideas for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger rejected ideas to retheme Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser or offer tours to day guests, The Wrap reports. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be permanently closing this September after a little more than a year and a half of operation. Disney has not stated what … Read more

Disney Stock Down Nearly 9% Since Yesterday’s Closing

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The Walt Disney Company stock has taken quite the dive this morning, with Disney stock plummeting nearly 9% since yesterday. Disney Stock Disney stock (DIS) dropped in premarket trading after their disappointing first-quarter report. Yesterday, after their second-quarter report, it dropped even more. This also comes after a surprise decline in Disney+ subscribers in Quarter … Read more