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Nov- 2022 -21 November
Disney Stock Soars After Bob Iger Announcement
The Walt Disney Company’s stock skyrocketed after the news broke that Bob Iger would reprise his role as CEO effective immediately, removing Bob Chapek from the top. According to The Wall Street Journal, Disney’s stock jumped up 9% in premarket trading Sunday night and Monday morning to more than $100 a share. While it dipped and plateaued slightly, the stock still closed today at $97.58 a share,
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21 November
What to do with Josh D’Amaro? Disney Fans Discuss Disney Parks Chairman
While most of the Disney fans’ conversations have revolved around Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, the focus appears to turn to who many consider to be the third man at the top: current Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro. Taking over the position from now-former CEO Bob Chapek, D’Amaro has overseen the Disney Parks as they experienced a drastic change of higher prices and lower
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21 November
Report: Chapek Walking Away From Disney with Over $20 Million
Bob Chapek’s side of his sudden departure from the top of The Walt Disney Company is still shrouded in some mystery, but we might know now what he’s walking out of the Mouse House with. The news of Bob Iger’s initial successor came very shortly after his announced three-year extension–with a unanimous vote from the board of directors–and the sudden contract termination suggests that so
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21 November
Report: Disney Secured Iger’s Return in Less Than 3 Days
It is not an exaggeration to say that Bob Iger’s return to The Walt Disney Company as CEO was incredibly sudden. Because, quite frankly, it was. New reports show that from the initial offer to acceptance, the Board of Directors of one of the world’s biggest entertainment and media conglomerates replaced the Chief Executive Officer literally over a weekend and left many top executives discovering t
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21 November
Michael Eisner Reacts to Bob Iger’s Return to Disney
In the aftermath of Disney’s CEO shakeup, another former Chief Executive has commented on the matter. Before A Tale of Two Disney Bobs began, The Walt Disney Company was helmed by Michael Eisner. Spearheading the creation of several Theme Parks, including Disneyland Paris Resort, as well as several studio acquisitions, many credit Eisner with establishing the Disney we know today. He was the one w
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20 November
Bob Iger Addresses Disney Employees on His Return as CEO
The Walt Disney Company just announced that Bob Iger would be returning to his role as Chief Executive Officer, ousting his successor Bob Chapek in a move that has stunned Disney Adults and Cast Members alike. In the wake of this news, Iger took time to address Disney employees directly via email, and Disney Fanatic has acquired that statement. After serving as leader of the Mouse House for nearly
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20 November
Report: Disney Parks See Massive Increase in Unplanned Ride Stops, Wait Times
Disney CEO Bob Chapek has continued to stress the importance of a Guest’s experience when visiting a Disney Theme Park, while individual fans and recent Guests have spoken out to the contrary. While on paper, demand continues to be incredibly high, with The Walt Disney Company recording its highest Theme Park revenue numbers ever, the debate on the realities of a Disneyland or Disney World experie
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19 November
Theme Park Expert Analyzes Disney’s Deliberate Price Increases
There have been many complaints from Walt Disney World Resort Guests and Disneyland Resort Guests when it comes to Disney price increases, since Disney has recently announced Disney Park ticket price increases, Genie+ price increases, Annual Pass price increases, and more. However, according to one theme park expert, these Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort price increases seem to be a
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18 November
Disney Receives More Awards Despite Guest Complaints
The Walt Disney Company, Disney Resorts, and Disney Parks have received quite a lot of negative feedback from Disney Guests and Disney enthusiasts in recent months, with complaints coming in regarding everything from current Disney leadership (particularly the current Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek) to rising Disney prices to “uncomfortable” interactions with Cast Members. However,
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18 November
Review: Mickey Mouse Documentary Surprisingly Honest, Historically Necessary
Score: 8/10 Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse! On this day almost 100 years ago, the world’s most famous mouse was introduced on the silver screen, and Disney+ just dropped a documentary about him and his legacy. Mickey: The Story of a Mouse reflects on the character’s entire life and how he has evolved with the culture over the years and speaks of him in a way that is honest, interesting, and not comp
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