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There’s no denying that Taylor Swift is one of the biggest stars around today.
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She’s an accomplished singer and songwriter who has been in the spotlight since she was fifteen. And now, she’s getting ready to add another job description to her resumé as she prepares to direct her first feature film.Â
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!
The Walt Disney Company has been making some big changes lately.
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After the disappointing results reported during the Q4 earnings call, Disney announced on November 20th that CEO Bob Chapek would be stepping down, only to be replaced by former CEO Bob Iger. This left many with quite a few questions, including whether Iger would maintain changes previously introduced by Bob Chapek, such as a company hiring freeze. Now, we have some answers!
This past week, the Disney Company changed in a critical way.
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You’ve likely heard the news by now but Bob Chapek is no longer CEO and Bob Iger has returned to the position. The change resulted in some immediate impacts and could greatly affect the Disney Company further in the future. On top of that, a Festival has begun in EPCOT, and more news has been shared. So let’s go through all of the BIGGEST news from the week right now!
In case you missed it, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek has stepped down from his position and has been replaced by former CEO Bob Iger.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.
If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest Disney news, take a seat — there’s a lot to get through!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back!
This past week, Disney held its first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World since pre-pandemic times, LOTS of snacks arrived in the theme parks, Tropical Storm Nicole caused some park closures, and we got all kinds of other updates. So sit back, pull up a chair, and get ready for a breakdown of EVERY SINGLE update you need to know about Disney right now.
During the holiday season, many people end up traveling to visit with family and friends, and when lots of people start traveling at once — it can lead to complications.
Are you flying this holiday season?
COVID-19 has made the last few years difficult for travelers, with issues concerning staffing, fuel costs, restrictions, and more, and we’ve seen quite a few flight delays and cancelations across the globe. That said, in spite of all this, travel numbers have been high this year, and we have a major update about your holiday travel plans.
Florida theme parks have been responding to the incoming Tropical Storm Nicole, which is expected to affect Central Florida within the next few days.
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Disney World has responded to the storm by closing Disney Springs, canceling Fantasmic! and Extended Evening Hours, and enacting phased park closures. And now we have an update from Universal Orlando!
Disney World is constantly changing and Hollywood Studios is no expectation.
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From the new price increases to the recent announcement that Fantasmic! is returning, there is always something exciting going on in Walt Disney World! That’s why we’re in the parks every day so we can keep you updated before it’s time for your next trip! Come along with us to see what we found this week!Â
Get excited: another character dining spot is reopening in Disney World!
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Chef Mickey’s, Cape May Cafe, The Crystal Palace, and more have all brought back their character dining experiences, but character dining in EPCOT has been a bit more limited lately. At Garden Grill, you can eat with Mickey and some of his friends, but what if you want a Princess-filled dining experience? Well, soon one spot at EPCOT will reopen that’ll give you just that!
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