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Feb- 2023 -20 February
‘Princess and the Frog’ Takeover Continues Within Disney Parks
One only needs to mention “Splash Mountain” (the now permanently-closed Magic Kingdom ride that was inspired by the infamous 1964 movie Song of the South) to hear many ardent Disney fans' passionate thoughts about the expansion of the 2009 movie Princess and the Frog's presence in the Disney Parks. Princess Tiana, the animated heroine who works towards creating her dream New Orleans re
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20 February
Could Mass Quitting be Incoming, Saving Iger, D’Amaro from Firing Thousands of People?
On February 8, returining CEO Bob Iger confirmed that 7,000 employees would lose their jobs this year, and that number would come from all corners of the vast business landscape beneath The Walt Disney Company's corporate umbrella, including Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. The supposed layoff campaign appeared to go into effect almost immediately after the announcement, but recent news st
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20 February
Discussion: Will Bob Iger’s New “Quality Over Quantity” Strategy Help or Hurt Disney?
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently announced that Disney would be moving to a new strategy and focusing on “quality over quantity” regarding new releases from Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios—you name it. Disney has been bleeding money (evidenced by their enormous losses in 2022), and likely, a significant undertaking for the year is to, at the very least, c
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20 February
Hedge Fund Billionaire Backs Disney CEO Despite Controversies
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger — who recently returned from a well-paid ‘retirement' position to take the lead role from now-former CEO Bob Chapek — does not seem to be very popular with his co-workers; however, the Disney CEO's leadership style and plans for Disney (which he recently shared amidst some controversies and in-house shakeups) apparently appealed to at least one po
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20 February
Is Disney Finally Taking the Right Steps? Recent Numbers Show Company Already Taking 2023 By Storm
The Walt Disney Company is a household name and has earned its reputation with a set of careful and curated business decisions that have allowed them to become one of the world's most powerful and popular entertainment giants. The Mouse House has amassed a massive and devoted fan following that has certainly paid off between their various segments. Whether from the Disney Parks, the Disney movies,
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19 February
Is A Disney World Cast Member Strike Becoming Inevitable?
Tensions have been rising between the Walt Disney Company and the Unions representing Cast Members across the parks, roughly 45,000 Disney employees. And now, with negotiations seemingly at an impasse with the unions overwhelmingly rejecting Disney’s offer and Disney rejecting the union’s request, a strike could be the next step for the workers. The contract between Disney and its Cast Members ran
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19 February
Thousands of ‘Hazardous’ Disney Toys Are Recalled
If the popularity of Disney-related Happy Meal toys, Disney pin trading enterprises within the Disney Parks at Walt Disney World Resort, and limited-edition merchandise purchases during events like the Disney100 celebration are any indication, many Disney fans seem to have a thing for Disney character-inspired products or merchandise. Unfortunately for the Disney fans who enjoy these purchases, ho
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19 February
Adventure Guide Becomes ‘Disney Hero’ During Medical Emergency
When it comes to Disney employees (especially Disney Cast Members), there has been a lot of discernible tension between said employees and higher-ups like Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger lately. However, according to the Disney Parks Blog, at least one Disney-affiliated individual has just had a powerfully poignant experience! Former Disneyland Resort Cast Member Danny Davis (who first worked on
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18 February
Disney Parks Recruiting In-House Influencers, Theme Park Vloggers
It appears that Disney Parks is taking matters into their own hands as its fans continue to demand action regarding the seemingly uncontrolled storm of Theme Park Vloggers and Influencers. Acknowledging the never-tiring demand for in-Park pictures and videos, Disney Parks has begun searching for social media content creators at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Check it out: @disneyp
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17 February
No, Josh D’Amaro Is Not Going to Be Disney CEO. Here’s Why:
Picture this scene: It’s on stage at Hamilton. Daveed Diggs is dressed in his finest Thomas Jefferson gear as he is about to start “The Reynolds Pamphlet.” The song begins, and as we look across the stage, it isn’t Alexander Hamilton standing dead center, but instead, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, Josh D’Amaro. Diggs continues with the song, but when it comes to the ico
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