Third Wave of Disney Layoffs Commences Today, Estimate Rising from 700 to 2,500 Employees

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As reported by Deadline, the third planned wave of layoffs at The Walt Disney Company has begun today, and will impact roughly 2,500 people, after initially only estimated to affect 700. No frontline cast members in the parks are intended to be a part of it. Rising from the earlier information, the cuts are estimated … Read more

Bloody Fist Fight Breaks Out at Magic Kingdom, Former CEO Bob Chapek Named in New Disney+ Lawsuit, & More: Daily Recap (5/15/23)

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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 Monday, May 15, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney100 Decades ’20s Collection MagicBand+ Featuring ‘Steamboat Willie’ Now Available at Magic Kingdom

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The Disney100 Decades 1920’s Collection MagicBand+ themed to the classic “Steamboat Willie” cartoon is now available at the Magic Kingdom. Disney100 Decades Collection Steamboat Willie MagicBand+ – $64.99 We spotted the limited edition Steamboat Willie MagicBand+ at Big Top Souvenirs in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. They were originally released on shopDisney as part of the … Read more

Iger Predicts Disney Will ‘Meet or Exceed’ $5.5 Billion Cost-Cutting Goal

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Disney CEO Bob Iger, who returned to lead the company roughly six months ago, announced the cost-cutting strategy recently implemented through budgetary and labor reductions is on track to “meet or exceed” the $5.5 billion savings target. Disney Budget Target Nearly Acquired Executives at The Walt Disney Company were asked by Iger to identify thousands … Read more

Disney Introduces Noodle — the First Canine ‘Imagineer’

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Jacklyn, a Walt Disney Imagineer, and her service dog Noodle have proven to be quite the Dynamic Duo. We recently got a look into their “fur-ever” friendship. Noodle — the First Canine Walt Disney Imagineer When Jacklyn received an offer to become a communications professional intern at Walt Disney Imagineering, her team soon discovered that … Read more

New ‘Peter Pan & Wendy: More Stories to Tell’ Featurette Highlighting Expanded Story Elements on Disney+

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The new Peter Pan & Wendy: More Stories to Tell featurette has debuted online which highlights the expanded story elements and the epic scope of the upcoming Disney + original movie. Peter Pan & Wendy: More Stories to Tell Featurette The “More Stories” featurette features Jude Law and the rest of the cast of “Peter … Read more

MCU “Kang the Conqueror” Actor Jonathan Majors Dropped by Talent Manager Amid Domestic Violence Allegations

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MCU “Kang the Conqueror” Actor Jonathan Majors has been dropped by his management team, Entertainment 360, after domestic violence allegations. MCU “Kang the Conqueror” Actor Jonathan Majors Dropped by Talent Manager Majors has been in some hot water lately after making headlines three weeks ago when he was arrested in New York City on domestic … Read more

National Geographic Photo Op Pops Up at Downtown Disney District for Earth Month

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A photo spot featuring National Geographic has appeared next to the Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney. National Geographic Photo Spot We stopped by Downtown Disney in Disneyland and noticed a new photo op spot has just popped up. One of the two photo ops is the National Geographic logo. The National Geographic yellow … Read more

Disneyland Paris Debuting ‘Very Special’ 100th Anniversary Offering in October

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During the Disneyland Paris 30 Grand Finale Gala Presentation, it was announced that October 16 would be a “very special” date in Disneyland Paris to celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary. Disneyland Paris 30 Grand Finale Gala Presentation No additional details were given as to what will take place on the specified date, but we will continue … Read more

DeSantis Plans to Impose Tolls and Taxes at Walt Disney World, 3 New Star Wars Movies Announced, & More: Daily Recap (4/7/23)

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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 Friday, April 7, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

CEO Bob Iger Accuses DeSantis of Punishing Disney for Free Speech

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Addressing the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) situation in Florida during today’s shareholders’ meeting, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger said the company was exercising their right to free speech and Governor DeSantis is now retaliating against them. Iger Accuses DeSantis of Punishing Disney for Free Speech Iger said, “We love the state of … Read more

Bipartisan Lawmakers Plan Private Meeting with Disney CEO Bob Iger, Other Business Leaders to Discuss U.S. and China Trade

Bipartisan Lawmakers Plan Private Meeting with Disney CEO Bob Iger, Other Business Leaders to Discuss U.S. and China Trade

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is planning a three-day trip to California this week to meet privately with Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and a number of other top tech executives to discuss the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over intellectual property and trade issues. According to reporting from Axios, a delegation … Read more

Disney Parks Lake Nona Headquarters Project Passes Development Review Committee with Unanimous Vote

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Disney’s Lake Nona Headquarters Project has been approved unanimously by the Development Review Committee. Lake Nona Headquarters Project The vote was held on March 9 and was known as the Lake Nona Parcel 20A Office Complex. The project passed through the Development Review Committee with a unanimous vote of 5-0 by its members. The site … Read more

‘Main Street Electrical Parade’ at Walt Disney World & ‘Paint the Night’ at Disneyland Rumored for 2024, Monthly Disney100 Themes at Walt Disney World Revealed, & More: Daily Recap (3/28/23)

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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, March 28, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Names Sonia Coleman as Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

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Today, the Walt Disney Company announced the promotion of former human resources executive, Sonia Coleman, to Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer. The promotion will be effective April 8, 2023, and she will report directly to Disney CEO Bob Iger. Coleman’s most recent role was as Senior Vice President of Human Resources … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Makes $23.51 Billion in First Quarter of 2023

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Today, The Walt Disney Company reported a revenue of $23.51 billion in the first fiscal quarter of 2023, which is up 8% from previously. Revenue was expected to be about $23.33 billion, 7% higher from the prior year’s quarter, so Disney just barely surpassed expectations. The adjusted earnings per share was 99 cents. The Walt … Read more