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NEWS: Disney Fans and Secret Sources Agree THIS Person Will Be the Next Disney CEO

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Few companies have CEOs who draw as much attention (and criticism) as The Walt Disney Company’s Bob Iger. Iger has been a top Disney executive for decades, assuming the role of CEO in 2005. Iger rose to popularity with wins like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land, left his position as CEO, handed the reins over to Bob Chapek, and returned (ousting Chapek) in 2022 with a new goal to find a worthy successor before retiring in 2026.

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These days, one question looms large: Who has what it takes to run The Walt Disney Company? Many names have made headlines as potential CEO candidates — some internal and some external contenders. These days, though, there are four main candidates who seem to have the best shot at taking over the company, and many are betting big on the current Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
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Disney’s Talking About “Income Qualified” Theme Park Guests, But What Does That Mean?

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Disney recently held its second quarter earnings call for Fiscal Year 2025, and we got a huge announcement — a brand-new, seventh landmark Disney theme park is being built in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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During the call, CEO Bob Iger said that there are “hundreds of millions” of “income-qualified” people who were a significant distance from a Disney park, and that they wanted to bring the parks to them. But, what exactly did Iger mean by income-qualified?

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CEO Bob Iger Says Abu Dhabi Is the “Perfect Place” for Disney’s NEW Theme Park

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Disney is building a seventh landmark theme park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Walt Disney Company and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island, a world-class destination for entertainment and leisure, connecting travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This seventh Disney theme park resort will combine Disney’s iconic stories, characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture.

This new resort will be located on Yas Island, a spot known for entertainment and tourism, and Disney will be partnering with Miral Group to bring it to life. Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro both helped to break the news, and it’s clear they’re thrilled about this project.

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Disney Highlights $30 Billion Theme Park Investment in New Announcement

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The Walt Disney Company’s financial data is closely monitored. Fans analyze earnings calls for new announcements. Investors look for ways to get a return on their investment. Soon, The Walt Disney Company will host its fiscal second quarter earnings call, where we can expect to learn about Disney’s parks division, Disney+, ESPN, and more. The financial results will be shared on May 7th, 2025.

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However, ahead of both the second-quarter earnings call and the grand opening of Universal’s new theme park, Epic Universe, Disney quietly released a new page dedicated to “Disney’s Impact on the American Economy.”

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NEWS: Disney CEO Bob Iger Comments on New Tariffs

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President Trump recently announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods in a move he claims will revive manufacturing and generate revenue in the U.S., and while we don’t know for sure how — or if — they will impact Disney World, all signs point to potential price increases in the parks.

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It seems as though we aren’t the only ones concerned about the impact of these tariffs, either. Disney CEO Bob Iger made a surprise appearance at ABC News’ daily editorial meeting on Thursday, April 3rd, and voiced his worries.

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Why Disney World Could Be Empty in 2025

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With rising costs and growing frustration among lifelong Disney fans, some may rethink a Disney World vacation in 2025.

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At the recent Annual Shareholder Meeting on March 20th, Disney CEO Bob Iger commented on the company’s plans to address attendance and price increases in the theme parks, stating that he was just at Disney World on a weekday in March, and it was rather busy across the property. Iger continued to say that consumer demand for the parks and resorts is still extremely high, and so is the value Disney offers — noting that it’s “tremendous,” especially when compared to other entertainment offerings like concerts and sporting events. Still, with new tariffs and fears about the stock market, Disney World could look a little less crowded this year. Despite Iger’s confidence in theme park attendance, there’s one big reason Disney World might be empty in 2025.

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We LOVE It When Disney Listens! Something NEW Is Coming Soon, and Figment Fans Are Finally Being Fed

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The Walt Disney Company’s most recent shareholder meeting had some big news!

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They shared a new sneak peek for the “Lion King” attraction coming in 2026 and even announced “Coco 2” which we couldn’t be more excited about! There were several company updates as well, however, there was one question posed to CEO Bob Iger that left Figment fans excited.

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3 Important Announcements Were MISSING from Disney’s BIG News Drop

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Disney just dropped some BIG updates, but some major things were missing!

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On March 20th, 2025, Disney held its Shareholder Meeting and gave some updates on a few different areas of the company. But what about the things they didn’t talk about? What important news was MISSING from Disney’s latest drop and what could it tell us about the future of the parks? Let’s find out!

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Demand for Theme Parks Is “Extremely High” Despite Price Increases

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Disney held its Annual Shareholder Meeting on March 20th, 2025, and gave updates on several different areas of the company — but it wasn’t until the very end that things got interesting.

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CEO Bob Iger participated in a shareholder question and answer session at the end of the meeting and was asked about the company’s plans to address domestic theme park attendance along with price increases. But don’t worry, no price increases have been announced… yet.

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NEWS: Disney Announces Changes to DEI Standards

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The Walt Disney Company has announced that its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standards are changing.

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According to Axios, a note was sent to employees of the company on Tuesday, February 11th, from chief human resources officer Sonia Coleman, with an outline noting the way that the company’s DEI standards and efforts will change.

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