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There is always so much happening when it comes to the Walt Disney Company!
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From iconic lands beginning to fade away to company executive change-ups and even multimonth closures, the amount of Disney news we cover each week is surprising! It can be a lot to keep up with so we’re wrapping it all up by breaking down the three biggest new stories from this week.
In about one month, it will be time for The Walt Disney Company to share some big news. If you’ve got questions about the future of Disney, you’re not alone. But what will Disney reveal this time? We can’t wait to find out!
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From upcoming movie premieres to major theme park construction projects, there is a LOT happening in 2025. Will Disney share any updates about these projects? We’ve been doing this for a long time, so at this point, we have a few pretty good guesses about what’s going to happen on February 5th, 2025. Here’s what we’re expecting.
Since his surprise return in 2022, Disney CEO Bob Iger has faced several challenges from turning things around for the parks to finding a niche in the world of streaming and even going head-to-head with the Governor of Florida.
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But, Iger has announced that he plans to step down in 2026, leaving us wondering just who will take his place. A succession search committee has been at work for a while now, and it sounds like we may be getting closer to having our answer.
Disney fans were stunned back in 2022 when the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Chapek, stepped down, only to be replaced by Bob Iger, who held the position before Chapek. Ever since Iger’s return, there’s been speculation about who will replace Iger when he (re)retires in 2026.
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Over the past few years, Iger has faced several challenges, navigating the complex world of streaming, turning things around for the parks, and battling with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Iger has made it clear that he plans to step down soon, leaving fans to wonder: who’s next?
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Disney’s latest quarterly earnings call happened on February 7th, 2024. Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed a LOT about the future of The Walt Disney Company, but there were a few notable exceptions. Although Disney still hasn’t answered some of our major questions, we do have an update on the company’s FOUR biggest priorities, which were first introduced during Disney’s 2023 Q4 earnings call. Let’s see how those plans are taking shape!
The Walt Disney Company is no stranger to criticism, but recently CEO Bob Iger participated in an interview on CNBC with David Faber to address a variety of recent topics that have been making headlines.
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During the interview on July 13th, Iger commented on The Walt Disney Company’s plans for the future and addressed some recent news, including the fact that Bob Iger is set to remain CEO through 2026. Here’s what Bob Iger had to say.
Ever wondered how all those Disney executives got to where they are today? We may not be able to ask Walt Disney himself how he managed to create one of the most popular theme parks in the world, but we CAN hear from one of the people running the company today!
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Thanks to MasterClass, anyone can sign up and learn from real experts in fields ranging from business to fashion design. If you’ve got big dreams (or just want a little advice from a successful businessman), you can sign up for a MasterClass from Disney CEO Bob Iger. The best part is that all MasterClass memberships are on SALE right now!
There’s an ongoing battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company. What started as a reaction to Disney’s opposition to the Florida Parental Rights in Education law (commonly called the “Don’t Say Gay” law by critics) turned into a larger fight to control the land that’s home to Disney World.
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Recently, DeSantis outlined his plan of attack against Disney, which included a bill to nullify agreements between Disney and the Reedy Creek Improvement District (now renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District). While we’ve heard a few comments from Disney CEO Bob Iger, Disney hasn’t directly responded to many criticisms regarding its connection to the Reedy Creek Improvement District — until now.
The Walt Disney Company is in the middle of a huge restructuring endeavor. Since late-2022, we’ve seen some big changes both in the Disney parks and on The Walt Disney Company executive board. Lately, it feels like things are changing at warp speed, and now we’ve got another update to share.
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Recently, Disney has been under intense scrutiny. CEO Bob Iger’s comments on the future of the Disney brand indicate he has plans to make some big changes, including a large round of layoffs. We’ve already seen 7,000 job cuts announced, and information about who may or may not be impacted. And now we’ve got more news.
The Walt Disney Company has undergone some significant changes recently. There have been some big shakeups within the company, namely the abrupt removal of CEO Bob Chapek, followed by the reinstatement of Bob Iger (a Bob for a Bob if you will).
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The world has been watching The Walt Disney Company closely lately, including those at TIME Magazine. Recently, TIME released its annual TIME100 list, which names the world’s most influential people, and one of the Disney Bobs made the list (and the front cover — fancy!).
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