Disney CEO Bob Iger tells employees he wants to ‘quiet’ down culture wars
Newly reinstated Disney CEO Bob Iger said he wants to lead an effort to "quiet things down" when it comes to the recent cultural and political controversies that have engulfed the company.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says company’s hiring freeze will remain in place
Bob Iger fielded questions from Disney employees during a private town hall event Monday and discussed multiple issues facing the company.
Wall Street cheers Bob Iger's return to Disney after Chapek gets ousted in plot twist few saw coming
Disney sent shockwaves through the industry Sunday with its announcement that CEO Bob Chapek is out, and former CEO Bob Iger is back — tasked with turning the faltering company back around. Shares of The Walt Disney Co. are down 40% this year, with the company's financial performance falling well short of Wall Street's expectations.
Bob Iger returns as Disney's CEO, replaces Bob Chapek
Bob Iger is back as CEO of The Walt Disney Company – a position he held for 15 years before stepping down in 2020, Disney announced late Sunday. Iger replaces former CEO Bob Chapek, who stepped down from the position.
18% of Disney park goers rack up debt, but most have no regrets, survey reveals
Inflation is on the rise, and Mickey’s friends are feeling it too.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
'One of the best days of my life': Stranger takes 100-year-old veteran to Disneyland
Video going viral on social media shows a man approaching a stranger - who turned out to be a 100-year-old veteran - and asking him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Abigail Disney takes on family's company in new documentary: 'We have lost the plot'
“I just don’t think it’s a good idea for Disneyland to become a luxury vacation that most Americans can’t access,” said Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of co-founder Roy O. Disney.
Disney+ subscribers will soon have to pay more if they want to avoid ads
Disney said it is raising prices for streaming subscribers in the U.S. who want to watch Disney+ without ads as more viewers switch to what CEO Bob Chapek described Wednesday as the “best value in streaming.”
It's Dole Whip Day (according to Disney): Here's the recipe to make it at home
Disney fans, today is Dole Whip Day. A whole day dedicated to the tart, sweet frozen pineapple treat.
Disney Board CEO Bob Chapek extends contact for 3 more years
Disney CEO, Bob Chapek, was extended an additional three years to his contract at The Walt Disney Company.
Walt Disney Co. tells employees it will pay for travel costs for their reproductive care
The Walt Disney Company told employees Friday that it recognizes the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion – and that it remains committed to providing access to healthcare, including family planning and reproductive care, "no matter where they live."
Disney delaying relocation of employees from California to Florida
The Walt Disney Company said the timeline to move around 2,000 high-paying jobs from California to Orlando, Florida's Lake Nona community has been delayed.
United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing in theaters
A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.
Ouch! Spider-Man robot crashes in stunt gone wrong during show at Disney’s Avengers Campus
Video shows the moment a Spider-Man robot crashed shortly after taking flight during a stunt gone wrong at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
Disney apologizes to couple whose marriage proposal was thwarted by employee
Disney says, 'We regret how this was handled.'
VIDEO: Fight breaks out at Disneyland on Memorial Day weekend
It’s known as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” but that didn’t stop multiple people from displaying troubling behavior at the Southern California park. In a statement, Disneyland officials said this type of behavior will not be tolerated.
‘Pinocchio’: Tom Hanks to star in Disney’s live-action remake
Disney released the trailer Tuesday with the film set to be released in September.
Texas judge invites Disney to move from Florida amid DeSantis feud
A Texas judge invited Disney to move from Florida amid its ongoing feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to dissolve Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a special independent district established in the late 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself – by July 2023.