Returning Disney CEO Bob Iger held an online town hall today from The Walt Disney Company’s Burbank headquarters, and tried to answer some burning questions employees, cast members, and even the public have been asking. Kicking It Off Iger kicked off the town hall, moderated… Read More »Disney CEO Bob Iger Holds Town Hall for Employees and Provides Some Answers
It’s certainly been an exciting week for new/returning Disney CEO Bob Iger, and he’s capped it today with a tweet sending out Thanksgiving wishes today. Happy Thanksgiving Taking time out to post this morning on his Twitter, Iger sent his first tweet since once again… Read More »New Disney CEO Bob Iger Posts Thanksgiving Wishes for 2022
One day after Bob Iger returns as CEO of The Walt Disney Company and internal changes are happening as it’s announced Kareem Daniel is exiting Disney as head of its Media and Entertainment Distribution division. The Details In a memo to Disney staffers yesterday, Iger… Read More »Kareem Daniel Exits Disney as Head of Media And Entertainment Distribution Division
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, held its annual IAAPA Expo 2022 in Orlando, Florida, and The Walt Disney Company received several THEA and Brass Ring Awards during ceremonies held during the week. Thea Awards The prestigious Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Thea Award… Read More »Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Awarded for Industry Excellence at IAAPA Expo 2022
In what can only be described as an unexpected turn of events, the leadership atop The Walt Disney Company has shifted dramatically tonight. Bob Chapek, who replaced Bob Iger as CEO just two years ago is out and Iger is back as CEO effective immediately.… Read More »Bob Iger returns to Disney as CEO after Bob Chapek steps down
The Walt Disney Company yesterday reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year which ended October 1, 2022, during an investors call. “2022 was a strong year for Disney, with some of our best storytelling yet, record results at our Parks, Experiences and Products… Read More »The Walt Disney Company Announces Q4/Fiscal Year 2022 Earnings
In a move that will make many race fans happy, Formula 1 has inked a new multi-year contract renewal with The Walt Disney Company for races to continue to air on ABC and ESPN. The Deal Under the new contract, which runs through 2025, at… Read More »Formula 1 Announces Multi-Year Contract Renewal with The Walt Disney Company
Bob Weis, Global Imagineering Ambassador and former President of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), announced yesterday that he will retire at the end of the year. The Official Announcement The Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram posted the official announcement of Weis’ retirement, with a lovely slideshow of… Read More »Disney Imagineer Bob Weis to Retire After 42 Years