Today is Bob Iger’s final day with the Walt Disney Company. Upon leaving he left a farewell message on his Twitter this morning. This is the end of my 47 1/2 yr ABC & Disney journey and it was “the ride of a lifetime.” Enormous thanks to my colleagues &
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Bob Iger spends his final days with the Walt Disney Co. at Disney World
Bob Iger spent his final days with the Walt Disney Company hanging out with Cast Members at Disney World in Florida. He shared news of his 3-day visit on Twitter. Just spent 3 days @WaltDisneyWorld & was reminded (yet again) what makes me so proud of @disney…our cast members! Thanks
Summer Internships available for Walt Disney Imagineering
Have you ever wanted to be a Disney Imagineer? Now just might be your chance! Multiple internships have become available on the Disney Careers website. Related – Construction Begins on New Disney Internships & Programs Housing With the Walt Disney Company relocating from California to Lake Nona, Florida, many Imagineers
Disney Extends Chief Financial Officer Christine M. McCarthy’s Contract Extended through 2024
The Walt Disney Company has extended Christine M. McCarthy’s contract as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer through June 30, 2024, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer. McCarthy is a 22-year veteran of the Company and has served as CFO since 2015. “Christine’s leadership
Bob Iger shares what’s next after his 47-year career with Disney
In a recent interview with CNBC’s David Faber, Bob Iger shares what’s next after his long 47-year career with Disney. “It’s time for me to have a blank canvas,” he tells David in his interview. He also talks about how change is good and how he is going to spend
Media executives predict Bob Iger will return as Disney’s CEO
According to an article on CNBC, media executives predict Bob Iger will return as Disney’s CEO in 2022. Bob Chapek took over the company as Disney’s CEO when COVID struck back in 2020. He replaced Bob Iger back in 2018 when Iger announced his retirement. Related – Bob Iger Talks
Last block of the Disney Wish installed
We are only months away from the maiden voyage of the Disney Wish, and to say I am incredibly excited is an understatement! With all new entertainment, dining, kids’ clubs and family experiences, a cruise on Disney Cruise Line’s newest addition to their fleet is sure to be an experience
Disney Cast Members Celebrate Walt Disney World Day
Disney Cast Members Celebrate Walt Disney World Day. December 3rd, 2021 is officially Walt Disney World Day in Orlando. By order of proclamation from Mayor Bud Dyer. This achievement was awarded for all the charitable contributions WDW and the Cast Members have done over the years. Today just might be
How ‘Encanto’ Inspired a Global Network of New and Diverse Voice Talent
The newest movie from Disney Animation is in theaters this weekend! Encanto tells the story of the Madrigals, a family who lives hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of Encanto has blessed
Dunkin Thanksgiving Day Parade coming to Hulu for the first time
Dunkin Thanksgiving Day Parade coming to Hulu for the first time. To say “The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade Celebration” has been our family tradition for 46 years is a testament to how amazing this event is. My personal affinity for this parade goes back to being a Philly native
Disney Cast Members are already making the move from California to Florida
In the early summer, we reported how Disney planned on moving employees to Lake Nona, Florida. Even though it seems like a significant number of employees, there is room to move more California employees to Florida. The Walt Disney Company first announced it was picking up and moving 2,000 employees
Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter Earning for 2021
The Walt Disney Company reported their Fourth Quarter Earnings for 2021 this week. It’s quite an interesting quarter for the company since it reflects a shift in consumers returning to “normal” business behavior. The company’s parks, experiences and products segment produced operating income for the first time since the pandemic
Meet the New Shanghai Disneyland Ambassador Team!
Meet the New Shanghai Disneyland Ambassador Team! Today, Shanghai Disney Resort announced the 2022-2023 Ambassador Team: Phoebe Jiang and Witty Zhang. During their two-year term – beginning Jan. 1, 2022 – Phoebe and Witty will continue the legacy of the Ambassador program by representing Shanghai Disney Resort, leading our cast
Petition asking Disney to fire Bob Chapek has almost 50k signatures and climbing
Yesterday we shared the news about a petition that surfaced online asking the Walt Disney Company to fire Bob Chapek. In 24 hours it gained 15,000 signatures of fans not happy with the way Bob Chapek is handling the Disney Company. Related – Retired Disney Imagineers petition Walt Disney Company
