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The BEST Disney Black Friday Deals You Can Order TODAY!

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We’re currently of the opinion that “Black Friday” needs to be re-named. While it used to be just the day after Thanksgiving, the Black Friday sales are in FULL EFFECT right now, everywhere!

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We have been working hard for several weeks now to keep you up to date on Every Single Disney Black Friday Deal, and we’ve gotta say it’s hurting our wallets!

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Disney’s New Invention Is “Never Before Seen in Theme or Amusement Parks”

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Could a NEW kind of roller coaster be coming to Disney World soon?

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We’ve seen Disney use many different kinds of ride designs, like trackless vehicles (think Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway), 360-degree ride vehicles (like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind), water rides (like Pirates of the Caribbean), omnimover dark rides (like Haunted Mansion), and classic coasters (like Rockin’ Roller Coaster). So what’s the next big thing coming to Disney World rides? We might have a BIG clue. [Read more…]

7 Big Challenges Bob Iger Will Face as Disney’s New CEO

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Bob Iger is back as Disney’s CEO after Bob Chapek stepped down. Disney fans, investors, and shareholders all have high expectations for this shift in leadership, and Iger’s near-hero status to those groups might make his return more difficult than some expect.

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After disappointing streaming results in the last couple of quarters, execs are looking for someone to swoop in and make Disney+ profitable by the company’s promised deadline. Fans are looking for more “magic” and fewer price increases in the theme parks. Investors want to see strong results and profits from all aspects of the company. The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors wants a solid plan for Iger’s successor after his 2-year contract is up. Can Iger meet all of these expectations?

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Bob Iger Announces Kareem Daniel, a Lieutenant of Bob Chapek, Is Leaving Disney

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With Bob Iger’s return as the Disney CEO, many are expecting a major shakeup when it comes to executives at The Walt Disney Company.

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Now, we’ve seen one of the first moves that Iger is making to adjust leadership and reshape the company into his own vision. [Read more…]

Bob Chapek Did “Irreparable Damage to His Ability to Lead,” Disney Board of Directors Reportedly Determined

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In a sudden turn of events, Bob Chapek is no longer Disney’s CEO and Bob Iger has returned to lead for 2 years.

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We’ve shared a look at Disney stock values following the news of Iger’s return, a look at why Disney replaced Chapek with Iger, and celebrities’ reactions to the news. But now we’ve got more details about the determination made before Chapek was removed and what his exit payment could look like.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Salary REVEALED

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On Sunday, November 20th, Disney announced that Bob Iger would be taking over the position of The Walt Disney Company CEO as Bob Chapek steps back.

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Since the news broke, we’ve seen stock rise and learned why this decision was made when it was. Disney fans and celebrities have been sharing their opinions on social media as well. But now, Bob Iger’s salary and more details about the switch in CEOs has been released.

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Everything Coming to Disney+ This December

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Grab some popcorn and a blanket — it’s time to talk about Disney+!

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Over the past few months, we’ve seen several original series and movies hit the streaming service including Disenchanted, The Santa Clauses, and Hocus Pocus 2. But now it’s time to see everything that’s coming to the streaming service in December of 2022!

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5 Laws You Need to Know Before You Travel to Florida Beaches

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What does your perfect Disney World vacation look like?

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For some, it might be a full week exploring the parks, while for others maybe it’s a quick weekend trip followed by a Disney cruise. But, if your perfect Disney World vacation also involves spending time at any of Florida’s gorgeous beaches, there’s some important info you should remember. Here are five laws you need to know before you travel to Florida beaches.

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Celebrities React to Disney’s Decision To Bring Bob Iger Back as CEO

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In case you missed it, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek has stepped down from his position and has been replaced by former CEO Bob Iger.

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The Disney Board of Directors announced this change late in the evening on November 20th, noting that Bob Iger would resume his role as CEO effective immediately, and Disney’s stock values proceeded to increase significantly the following Monday morning. Many people have been commenting on this change and what it could mean for the future of The Walt Disney Company, and we’ve compiled some of the reactions we’ve found across social media.

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Why Disney Replaced Bob Chapek With Bob Iger

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Bob Iger has taken over as CEO of The Walt Disney Company (again) after it was announced that Bob Chapek would no longer fill the role.

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The news was about as stunning as Iger’s initial announcement that he would be stepping down in early 2020, just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic would force Disney to halt theme park operations. The company’s Board of Directors had voted earlier in 2022 to extend Chapek’s by three years — after the then-CEO had already faced criticism for price increases in the parks, Annual Pass program changes, and even his political decisions regarding Disney’s response to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education (or “Don’t Say Gay” per critics) law. So, why was the decision to replace Chapek with Iger made now, and why so (seemingly) sudden?

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