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Bringing Iger Back as CEO Shows a ‘Failure of Leadership’

When we were all children, we all had that one stuffed animal that made us feel comfortable when something went wrong. We had a bad dream; we held the stuffed animal close. When thundering and lightning struck outside, we would hide under the bed with our beloved stuffed animal. It brought us comfort during rough patches, but eventually, we all, ...

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Here Lies “Chapek-Era Disney”…

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It’s been a long time coming, Disney Fanatics. But it might just be that we’ve put the final nails in the coffin of Chapek-era Disney. It’s been several months since Bob Chapek, the former CEO of Disney, left the company amid controversy and with a hefty severance package. Since then, Disney has undergone significant changes, from top-level executive reorganization to ...

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After Earnings Call and Beating DeSantis, Wall Street Heaps Praise on Iger

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger. He has slashed thousands of jobs in television and got rid of the entire meta division at Disney just before the earnings call with Disney investors. He got rid of several people loyal to former Disney CEO Bob Chapek and those who caused him headaches. He ...

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Disney in Court Over Response to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law

Disney gets legal win in case over response to 'Don't Say Gay'

Disney can’t seem to catch a break. Every move they make lately appears to be the wrong one, particularly those moves which led to the Mouse House losing control over the Reedy Creek Improvement District in a fight with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature over Disney’s response to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act. While critics of the ...

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“We Get Pressured All the Time”: Chapek Felt Compelled to Speak on “Don’t Say Gay”

Disney Hits Back in 'Don't Say Gay' Fight

More details have come to light regarding the Walt Disney Company’s tussle with the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, known officially as the Parental Rights in Education Act. Just today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the dissolution of Reedy Creek, Disney’s special district. But this isn’t the only reason it’s a big week for Gov. DeSantis. Florida’s governor has ...

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Hedge Fund Billionaire Backs Disney CEO Despite Controversies

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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 ...

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Disney Employees Face Yet Another Round of Layoffs

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If you ask the average Walt Disney Company customer or frequent Disney Park visitor about their preferences regarding the Walt Disney Company CEO situation, a vast majority of them will say that the return of CEO Bob Iger has been a big step up compared to the work done by the now-defunct Disney CEO Bob Chapek (take a look at ...

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Chapek Receives Additional $20 Million In Severance From Disney

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Former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek might not be leading the Disney ranks anymore — but the former Disney CEO is still making some money from Disney after leaving the position, and that “golden parachute” exceeds $20 million! According to Insider‘s reviews of “proxy filings by the entertainment giant,” “ousted Disney CEO Bob Chapek is set to get a golden ...

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Disney World Higher-Ups Personally Inspect Parks’ Problems

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For Disney Park fans who visit the Disney Resorts or Disney Parks frequently — such as Annual Passholders or Magic Key Holders — it will be no surprise to learn that dissatisfaction among Disney customers seems to be increasing in recent months. Whether they are upset with other Disney Park Guests’ behaviors, rising Disney prices, or decreases in the quality ...

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