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Dec- 2022 -6 December
Report: Christine McCarthy Early Favorite to Replace Bob Iger
Could The Walt Disney Company get its first female CEO after Bob Iger’s final departure? It looks more and more likely to be the case, as a new report shows the current Chief Financial Officer, Christine McCarthy, as the leading contender for the position. “Christine has always been a force to be reckoned with, but you have to put her on a list of top five possibilities after the last few weeks,”
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6 December
Bob Iger Shares Birthday Tribute to Walt Disney
December 5 is remembered by many Disney Fanatics as the day Walter Elias Disney came into the world to touch the hearts of billions around the world and create the magical legacy we still enjoy today. The entertainment innovator that gave us the first animated feature with sound, the first Theme Park, and unforgettable movies and characters would have been 121 this week if he had not perished from
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5 December
Disney World Faces Backlash After Failing to Remove Offensive Tweet
The Walt Disney Company and its Disney Parks or Disney Resorts have developed a bit of a reputation as a “woke” establishment — particularly in Florida, where Walt Disney World Resort has consistently been at odds with Florida politician Governor Ron DeSantis — but apparently, even “woke” Disney can still offend people! The Walt Disney Company has gone through a
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2 December
Report: Disney Channel to End Operations in Russia
As the war in Ukraine continues on and Russia’s relationship with the West continues to deteriorate, we find another Disney-related story. This time, it concerns the Mouse House’s television network, Disney Channel. According to a new report, Disney Channel will stop broadcasting in Russia beginning on December 14 and will be replaced by a new Russian children’s channel called “Solnstse,” which is
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2 December
No, Florida is Not Reversing Its Disney World District Decision
Recent reports are coming out that The Walt Disney Company will be able to preserve its special district in Florida, as those familiar with the situation shared that lawmakers in Tallahassee were willing to work with The Mouse House to keep the Reedy Creek Improvement District alive and well. Journalists on both sides are touting this as Florida’s “U-Turn,” but the preservation of Reedy Creek has
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1 December
Disney Surprises Fans With ‘Splash Mountain’ News
If you ask the average Disney fan about a classic Magic Kingdom attraction and ride called Splash Mountain these days, you will normally be faced with a very strong reaction. Splash Mountain is on its way towards a permanent closure, with the Princess and the Frog and Princess Tiana ride called Tiana's Bayou Adventure taking over in its place — and even though some Splash Mountain fans are a
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1 December
Disney Restaurant Prices Increase Again Despite Iger’s Return
Many Disney fans have been feeling hopeful about a decrease in Disney Park and Disney Resorts' high prices, now that former CEO Bob Iger is back — but apparently, price increases are not quite so easy to abolish in every Disney location at such a fast pace. The former CEO Bob Iger is back in his role, and he did already bring Genie+ down to a more reasonable price than the Disney service had
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1 December
Disney Responds to Cast Member Protests, Union Dispute
Walt Disney World Cast Members are not happy as the Mega-Resort’s negotiations with labor unions have upended. Disney Fanatic recently reported that Local Workers 737, which represents Orlando hotel and restaurant workers, released the following statement regarding Disney: “They offered to increase most workers’ pay by only $1 per hour every year for 5 years. The Company also offered additio
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Nov- 2022 -30 November
Iger Regrets Disney’s Political Battle with Florida, DeSantis Responds
When Bob Iger suddenly returned as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, many outspoken fans saw the change as an opportunity for Disney to retract from its “woke” direction. While Iger made it clear he does not regret seeing the company stand behind many of its people, he expressed his dismay at the distracting damage the political bouts did to the company and its fans over the course of the year. Rela
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26 November
Iger’s Shakeup Continues: Chapek’s Speechwriter Exits Disney
November 20, 2022, will be a day long remembered by Disney Cast Members and fans. Not only did The Walt Disney Company remove CEO Bob Chapek, but it brought back the previous Disney CEO titan, Bob Iger. The shocking news is still being felt a week later as Disney fans celebrate Chapek’s removal, with restaurants offering free treats and an overall sense of optimism finally surrounding all things D
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