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We’re just a few days away from the release of the Avatar sequel!
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Finally, after 13 years since the original movie was released, Avatar: The Way of Water will be coming to theaters, and there are a lot of expectations. The first film was one of the biggest box office successes of all time and even inspired its own land in Animal Kingdom. But will things in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney World be changing with the second movie?
Bob Iger, Disney’s returning CEO, has spoken out on a number of issues over the years and even just over the past few weeks.
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From the Parental Rights in Education Bill (which critics called “Don’t Say Gay”) and the dissolution of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, to Park Pass reservations, and the move of Disney employees to Central Florida — Iger has made his views clear on some hot topics. And recently he spoke up again, this time about gun violence.
We’ve been busy keeping up with all the events that have unfolded since Bob Iger took over as Disney CEO.
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After it was revealed that Iger signed on for just two years, questions emerged about who exactly would step up to take his place once the clock runs out. And with other executives leaving The Walt Disney Company following former CEO Bob Chapek’s exit, the pool of contenders seems to be getting smaller. But, according to a new report — one Disney executive could be taking the lead.
Bob Chapek is out. Bob Iger is back. And BIG changes are already taking place.
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We’ve taken a look at how Iger’s return has impacted stock values, organizational changes that are set to take place now that Iger is back, and whether Iger will reverse some of Chapek’s biggest decisions. But Iger’s return seems to also be having an impact when it comes to some executives.
Bob Iger recently returned to The Walt Disney Company as CEO, replacing Bob Chapek.
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The change in leadership has affected a lot, from other people leaving the company, to getting some updates on what’s going to happen in the future. Another major thing affected was Disney’s stock. We gave you an update when Iger’s return was first announced, and now, a couple weeks later, we’ve got another look at what’s happening with Disney stock.
December 5th marks Walt Disney’s 121st birthday!
Happy birthday, Walt Disney!
On December 5th, 1901, Walt Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois, and the rest is history! You can celebrate by eating Walt Disney’s famous chili, watching your favorite animated film, or if you happen to be in Disney World, you can visit Walt Disney Presents to learn all about Disney’s history. Find out what the Walt Disney Company CEO had to say about this important date.
Are you ready for some HUGE Disney news?
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This past week has been a busy one with updates on new rides, important comments from Disney’s CEO Bob Iger, reveals about Disney’s financial standing, and more. So, sit back, grab your coffee/tea/drink of choice, and let’s dive into the BIG Disney news from this week!
Bob Iger plans to make some major changes at The Walt Disney Company now that he’s back as the company’s CEO.
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Iger’s return has been closely watched by Disney fans, investors, shareholders, and the Board of Directors. Each group has its own hopes for what changes Iger will implement first. To get an idea as to Iger’s current agenda, we can look at recent reports that provide a clue about what’s going on inside the company now. [Read more…]
Disney World has been embroiled in a battle over the Reedy Creek Improvement District with Florida lawmakers since a bill was introduced (and later signed into law) to dissolve the district and its special tax status.
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The decision from lawmakers (including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis) came after Disney spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law — referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” Law by dissidents — and will take effect in June 2023. With Disney’s recent CEO shake-up, though, the future of the Reedy Creek Improvement District may not be so bleak after all.
Bob Iger’s return as Disney’s CEO will bring about many changes within the company. Disney fans have shared what they hope those changes will be, including lower prices and the return of certain perks. Shareholders and investors have their own set of goals for the company, including profitability for Disney+. So what’s really going to change?
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A report that Disney recently filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may provide some insight into the future of changes at the company. [Read more…]
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