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In response to recent events, the Walt Disney Company has released a statement addressing their approach and stance on “issues of racial disparity.”
Walt Disney Company Logo
Today, Walt Disney Company chairman Bob Iger tweeted about the statement, noting it was endorsed by himself, Disney CEO Bob Chapek, and Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton.
How do those super-successful people DO IT?!
Bob Iger presenting a model of Shanghai Disneyland
You’ve heard of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, but today we’re looking at the 7 habits of highly successful DISNEY people, and why you should consider adding them to your routine. Check it out!
When you think of Disney, the first thing that pops into your head probably isn’t “basketball.”
NBA Experience
Still, Disney actually has a pretty close relationship with the NBA in more ways than one. You might have heard about the NBA Experience in Disney Springs or maybe you’ve watched basketball on Disney-owned ESPN, but those aren’t the ONLY ways these two companies are linked.
Come with us down the strange, winding rabbit hole of seven weird ways that Disney and the NBA are connected right NOW!
Not too long ago, we told you about a Federal Aid plan that included a $25 billion airline rescue package to bail out the hard-hit travel industry due to the country’s recently shut down.
Orlando International Airport
And now Disney along with top industry leaders of several major companies are moving forward with a plan to seek over $1 trillion in government aid.
If you’ve been following the Disney news recently, you may know that Disney stock prices have been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride.
Walt Disney World
In the past few weeks, Disney stock prices have been surpassed by Netflix only to quickly bounce back with the announcement of Disney+’s success. Now, they’re falling once again as Disney contends with the potentially lengthy projected closure of its theme parks.
So is Disney defunct? Hardly. You probably don’t need to worry about those prices, and we’ll tell ya why. Read on!
By now, you’ve probably heard the big news about Shanghai Disneyland’s official reopening date.
Shanghai Disneyland
But you might be wondering where that leaves us here in the United States. Just how far away are our major theme parks from reopening?
The Walt Disney Company held an earnings call today to discuss the results of its second fiscal quarter of 2020.
Magic Kingdom
In addition to addressing the financial effects of the temporary closure, Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, made several key announcements. Shanghai Disneyland will be officially re-opening May 11th and we finally know some of the safety measures Disney parks will be implementing when they re-open. But let’s take a look at what the Walt Disney Company had to say about their current finances as they work towards re-opening!
It’s been another busy few weeks across the Walt Disney Company. News spanned far and wide throughout the company, from announcements about executive leaders at the very top to the latest in Disney+ content for us to enjoy in the coming weeks.
Bob Chapek at the Rise of the Resistance’s Dedication Ceremony
Let’s debrief on the latest Disney news that you may have missed while you were catching up on spring cleaning!
There have been some pretty telling comments recently that give us a glimpse into the state of The Walt Disney Company.
Bob Iger presenting a model of Shanghai Disneyland
Bob Iger has played a unique role within The Walt Disney Company amidst the current closures. Despite stepping down from his former position as Disney CEO on February 25th, Iger is still very much one of the faces of the Walt Disney Company right now. He has played an active part in steering the company through the current situation, and his comments paint a picture of Disney’s current — and future — state.
According to the official statement, Disney World is closed “until further notice.”
Walt Disney World
Big questions still remain about exactly when Disney World will reopen. But, while we’re waiting for some of the early signs that we may see a reopening soon, many are speculating on when that might be. So, of course, we wanted to know YOUR thoughts! Spoiler alert, the opinions were far from unanimous!
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