Business
Disney Fanatic is here to deliver the latest business-focused news from The Walt Disney Company and beyond.
-
Mar- 2024 -28 March
Disney Accused of Cheating Shareholders Out of Profits In Favor of “Woke Political Agenda”
Once again, the years-old criticism of Disney favoring a “woke political and social agenda” over profits, and misleading shareholders about this reality has resurfaced. A criticism that has made itself particularly well-known since former Disney CEO Bob Chapek was at the helm of the Walt Disney Company is the increasing ostensible “wokeness” of the company. Ever since Disney began its battle with
Read More » -
28 March
Even the Biggest Experts Are Questioning Whether Bob Iger Can Make Disney Work
With the shareholder meeting coming up next week on April 3, the fight for Disney’s future has become more serious than some might have imagined. Disney has certainly had its hands full over the last year. Not only has the company been working on trying to resolve the situation in Central Florida with the Walt Disney World Resort and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board (although t
Read More » -
27 March
Armed Disney Cast Member Detained by Authorities
Nearly a quarter of a million people who work for The Walt Disney Company call themselves cast members. And we aren't just talking about those people you see in the theme parks. We are talking about theme park cast members, those who work on the Disney lots in Southern California, those who guests speak to over the phone, and those who work at Disney stores. Cast members also include those who wor
Read More » -
27 March
Beginning of the End: Disney and DeSantis’s Board Exhausted by Battle, Break Ground on Solution
In a ground-breaking surprise, the Walt Disney Company and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board have reached an agreement. The ongoing feud between the Walt Disney Company and the board members hand-picked by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been a long-drawn-out struggle that made headlines and held Disney fans' attention for far too long. However, recent developments suggest tha
Read More » -
26 March
Disney World Cast Members Are Being Pushed Out of Florida
Disney World cast members find themselves being squeezed on all sides. Last year, they fought for and won a raise to $18 an hour, but while that was happening, prices for rent and food exploded in Central Florida. The average rent in Central Florida is $400 more than the national average, which costs cast members $1,900 a month. A Disney World cast member making $18 an hour, working 40 hours a wee
Read More » -
26 March
The Most Sought-After Dining Location at Disney World Features Only Two Items On the Menu
The most highly sought-after dining location in all of the Walt Disney World Resort is hidden in the shadows, not too far from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, along the walkway toward Adventureland, meaning that it's likely not as well known as some of Disney World's other dining spots. Related: Guests Finally Know the Reason For the Insane Lines at This Magic Kingdom Attraction But guests who
Read More » -
25 March
Ron DeSantis Bans Certain Disney Cast Members From Public Spaces
One of the most recognizable names in the Republican Party today might be Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The controversial governor has repeatedly found himself in the spotlight since he began fighting with one of the most powerful companies in his state — The Walt Disney Company. The two-year-long fight has led to questionable new laws, multiple lawsuits from both Disney and DeSantis, and o
Read More » -
25 March
Johnny Depp’s “Likely” Return As Captain Jack Sparrow Comes With a Stern Warning
Thanks to an exclusive interview with one of the film industry's most respected sources, Johnny Depp's return as Captain Jack Sparrow is “likely,” but it comes with a stern warning for Disney's execs. Related: Johnny Depp Finally Returns as Captain Jack Sparrow in a Brand-New Film Poster Fans Have Been Waiting For Years It has now been almost seven years since Johnny Depp sailed away i
Read More » -
24 March
New Report Suggests Disney is ‘Quietly Killing’ the Live-Action Moana Film
It was just about a year ago that Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company was starting work on a live-action version of Moana (2016). The announcement was so big that Iger even brought out Maui himself, Dwayne Johnson, to help stoke the flames and prepare audiences for Disney's latest live-action film. Related: Bob Iger Admits Disney ‘Quietly Killing' Some of Its Films Oh, but what a
Read More » -
24 March
In First Public Comments Since Firing, Chapek Hints At Disney Being Cash Strapped
It's been nearly 18 months since Disney CEO Bob Chapek was relieved of his duties, only to be replaced as the head of the Walt Disney Company by his predecessor, Bob Iger. Since that time, Bob Chapek has maintained a relatively low profile. However, for the first time since his firing as Disney CEO, Bob Chapek sat down for an interview with CNBC for their documentary on ESPN's digital strategy and
Read More »
