Bob Iger is an ideologue, but he’s a smart one. He’s riding the woke train straight into the mountain, but he knows he has to have at least some business sense to keep it running as long as he can. The Machiavellian way he used Bob Chapek as the fall guy for the disastrous results …
In the wake of Disney reimagining Splash Mountain as a Princess and the Frog-themed attraction, they continue to erase Song of the South. Now, the theme parks are removing the song “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah,” the most well-known aspect of the film, from their “Magic Happens” parades...
Read MoreYou know, the thing, man, let’s jump in! Job Cuts & Hiring Freezes According to Variety, Disney will begin to limit company travel, establish a hiring freeze, and enact job cuts as part of a new plan. CEO Bob Chapek wrote: “I am fully aware this will be a difficult process for many of yo...
Read MoreDisney CEO Bob Chapek recently spoke at The Wall Street Journal‘s Tech Live conference on politics, integrating different facets of the company, and personalizing the consumer experience. Check out the highlights here: “It’s the physical and the digital aspects of your Disney lifestyle coming ...
Read MoreTomorrow is this year’s Disney+ Day, which in the past has meant little unless you like brief making-of documentaries or mediocre TV movies. However, this year, Disney is beefing up the benefits of a subscription with perks like AMC theater screenings, theme park rewards, and discounted cruise...
Read MoreDisney has confirmed reports that it’s working on a premium membership plan, not unlike Amazon Prime. Such a service would boost subscriptions to Disney’s streaming services, sales of Disney merchandise, and even visits to their theme parks. However, a source within the company has differentiate...
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