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WDWNT Daily Recap (3/9/21): Disney Stores Closures Begin March 23rd, Disneyland Theme Parks Reopening Next Month, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opening October 1st, Disney College Program Optimistic to Resume by End of 2021, and More

March 9, 2021

by Danielle

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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 9th, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Confirms He Will Leave the Walt Disney Company on December 31, 2021

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

by Jessica

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

Former Disney Accountant is Now Suing the Walt Disney Company in Federal Court After Filing a Series of SEC Complaints

February 17, 2021

by Danielle

Sandra Kuba, a former Walt Disney Company senior financial analyst who had previously filed complaints about the company to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is now suing the Walt Disney Company. Kuba has filed a federal lawsuit against Burbank, California-based Disney Financial Services on Tuesday on accusations that she was fired after she raised … Read more

Disney Releases 2020 Executive Compensation Numbers for Bob Iger and Bob Chapek

January 19, 2021

by Michaela Phillips

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 Chief Excecutive Officer Bob Iger, who has since been replaced by Bob Chapek, earned just over $21 million dollars in 2020.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

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/8/21): Disney Considering Moving Some Offices from CA to FL, Guest Survey About Animal Kingdom, Festival of the Arts Merch, ‘Guardians’ Coaster Trains Arrive, and More

January 8, 2021

by Charly Shelton

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, January 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Faces Lawsuit Over Duke Caboom’s Likeness to Evel Knievel in “Toy Story 4”

September 23, 2020

by Chelsea Lomartire

When Toy Story 4 made its debut in theaters on June 21, 2019, viewers fell in love with the daring and humorous Canadian stuntman, Duke Caboom, played by Keanu Reeves. Now, The Walt Disney Company is facing a lawsuit over this character due to its Evel Knievel likeness. According to TMZ, K&K Promotions (the company … Read more

‘The Owl House’ To Feature Disney’s First Bisexual Lead Character

August 23, 2020

by Steve Park

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In an attempt toward greater LGBTQ+ representation, Disney’s The Owl House, has introduced their first bisexual lead character, according to Deadline.com. Dana Terrace, the creator of the series, confirmed on Twitter that the lead character of the show was bisexual. In her tweet, she discussed her want to use her personal experiences as the basis … Read more

Disney English Closes Learning Centers After 12 Years

June 27, 2020

by MissAlison

Disney English, an institution that teaches children in China to speak English, is officially closing its learning centers.

Walt Disney’s Grandson Calls Out Company Executives for Furloughing Employees During Pandemic

May 21, 2020

by Jilly Hite

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It seems Bradford Lund, Grandson of Walt Disney has some thoughts on the misuse of funds when it comes to The Walt Disney Company. With thousands of Cast Members being furloughed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems Lund feels that funds should have been distributed more evenly throughout the company. In an interview with … Read more

Gender Pay Gap Lawsuit Filed Against The Walt Disney Company

April 4, 2019

by Matthew Soberman

The Walt Disney Company is facing a gender pay lawsuit which alleges that the company violates California law by “routinely” paying women less than men for similar work, according to a Los Angeles Times report. The suit was filed April 2nd in Los Angeles County Superior Court by law firm Andrus Anderson LLP on behalf … Read more

John Lasseter Named Head of Skydance Animation, Companywide Memo Released

January 9, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

Background: John Lasseter officially departed the Walt Disney Company on December 31st, 2018. He worked solely as a creative consultant during his last six months with the company after taking a leave of absence from Disney, following reports of harassment toward employees at Pixar. Lasseter, who is well-known for hugging employees and others in the entertainment community, … Read more