food IS a theme park
November 2022 brought sudden DRASTIC changes to the Disney Company.
Bob Chapek and Bob Iger©CNBC
Bob Chapek was swiftly removed as CEO and Bob Iger returned to the position. Since that time we’ve seen a lot about what led to Chapek’s removal and what Iger felt about certain decisions Chapek had made. But now we’ve heard even more from Iger himself about the decision to pick Chapek as his successor.
Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are both going through some MAJOR changes this year.
EPCOT
But if you have to choose ONE to visit in 2023…which one should it be? Find out TODAY, on DFB Guide.
Disney has been in the middle of a huge battle lately, but it has finally ended.
©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters
Activist investor Nelson Peltz and his company (Trian Partners) had initiated a proxy battle at the Walt Disney Company. Peltz’s goal was to get a seat on the Board of Directors at Disney to champion some of the changes he thought needed to be made within the Company. Disney had refused to add Peltz to the board despite Peltz having various meetings with them, and Disney made it clear that they did NOT support Peltz’s move to encourage shareholders to vote for him to grab a seat from another director. One reporter even called this proxy situation Bob Iger’s “fight for the future of Disney.” But it seems the fight is now over.
Ever go to book your flight, think you’re getting a great deal, and then suddenly see the price SHOOT up thanks to all kinds of extra fees?
Flying away
There are fees to make sure your family sits together and all kinds of other things. We’ve shared a LOT of airline tips to help you out, like a list of the airlines to AVOID if you don’t want to get bumped from your flight, and resources to help you know what you’re owed if your flight is canceled or delayed. But is there a way for some of those pesky airline fees to go away? There might be.
EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival will be here before you know it!
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs during the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival (2022)
The Festival takes place from March 1st through July 5th this year and includes beautiful topiaries, tons of food booths, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series (among other things)! If you want to see a specific Garden Rocks concert and want to make sure you get a great seat, there’s a dining package you need to book ASAP.
Have you ever been in the middle of a long park day, only to realize you’re in need of a basic you don’t have? Even the lack of something small, like pain reliever or a poncho, can put a damper on your trip.
Magic Kingdom
Instead of paying park prices for these basics just bring your own in a park bag! Even those who usually prefer to pack light should bring some sort of bag with them to carry a few necessities with them.
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger announced a restructuring of the company during his first earnings call back at the helm of the business he first retired from in 2021.
©DIA DIPASUPIL/GETTY via The Hollywood Reporter | Disney CEO Bob Iger
Iger famously returned on Nov. 20, 2022, to replace fired CEO Bob Chapek. He touted the reorganization as a way to return creativity to the center of the company. “Our company is fueled by storytelling and creativity,” he said. “Virtually every dollar we earn … emanates from something we created.”
Today is a BIG day for Disney fans, even though it might seem like just a random Wednesday.
Disney World Entrance
That’s because today (February 8th) is Disney’s 2023 first-quarter Earnings Call. During this call, Disney executives comment on the state of the company, share updates on current projects, and sometimes announce MAJOR news. But, Bob Iger failed to comment on a controversial part of the Disney parks: the Park Pass Reservation system. [Read more…]
If you love Disney movies it’s time to get EXCITED!
©Disney
Various new Disney movies are coming out soon or are already in the works at Disney including a live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, a Peter Pan and Wendy film for Disney+, and a new animated movie called Wish. But now we’ve got even more MASSIVE Disney movie news!
The Walt Disney Company just held the first earnings call since Bob Iger’s return.
Cinderella Castle
We learned a ton of details about Disney+ streaming and subscriber numbers, park operations and profits, and layoffs that are coming for the company. We also learned one very important piece of information: what Bob Iger’s number one priority is now that he’s back at the helm.
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