Disney’s shareholders take very seriously the role they play in owning a stake in The Walt Disney Company. As such, they are only too happy to ask the tough questions of Disney’s leadership from time to time. On Wednesday afternoon, during the annual Disney shareholders meeting, CEO Bob Iger was faced with several questions posed by shareholders, but one of ...
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Elon Musk Targets Disney CEO Bob Iger Prior to Shareholder’s Meeting
Tesla and Space X founder Elon Musk has taken another step in going head-to-head with Disney CEO Bob Iger, but his latest jab at the House of Mouse leader lacked something imperative to his success as a Disney Company nemesis: originality. Elon Musk: a CEO’s CEO (and Founder and Innovator and . . .) Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and ...
Read More »Full House’ Star Opens Up About Her Health Struggles
Please note that this post mentions topics like depression and suicide and may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised. A beloved star from the Disney/ABC-owned sitcom Full House has gotten painfully honest and blunt about her ongoing health battle, detailing her daily struggles, her reluctance to get help, and what her journey looks like now. A Beautiful ...
Read More »2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted as ‘Explosive'”
Projections for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season were just released, and this year’s season is forecast to be “unprecedented” and “explosive” as sea surface temperatures rise, creating the potential for an increased number of storms, as well as increased intensity. An “Explosive” Hurricane Season Ahead The upcoming hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through November 30, but information ...
Read More »Disney World Introduces Dynamic Pricing: Guests to Pay More on Pleasant Weather Days
When the Walt Disney World Resort opened in October 1971, the giant theme park resort began the neverending work of paving the way for every other theme park that would open in Central Florida after that point, setting the standard against which competitors would forever be critiqued. Now, more than 50 years later, Disney World continues to set the standard ...
Read More »Theme Park Turmoil: Central Florida’s Most Iconic Attraction Acquired by Prominent Entertainment Group
One of the most popular and recognizable attractions in Central Florida has a new name and a new owner as part of a deal that was announced on Monday afternoon between the previous owner of the attraction and a well-known family entertainment company. Merlin Entertainment, a British family entertainment group that owns various attractions and theme park resorts across the ...
Read More »SeaWorld Orlando Makes Waves: Historic Disney World-Level Changes Revealed
SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the debut of the family of aquatic parks with historical additions and changes that rival some of the latest additions at the Walt Disney World Resort. Related: After 60 Years in the Business, SeaWorld Entertainment Is a Thing of the Past SeaWorld Orlando Celebrates 60 Years of Aquatic Entertainment It’s been 60 ...
Read More »Family Devastated by Son’s Death on Theme Park Ride During Spring Break
Tyre Sampson should be 16 years old and a sophomore in high school. Perhaps he’d have a girlfriend and a better idea of what kind of work he’d like to do or the program he’d like to study after he graduates high school. Perhaps he’d have his sights set on first playing football in college. But Tyre never got to ...
Read More »Iconic EPCOT Attraction to Close According to Disney Cast Members
It has just been revealed that the Walt Disney World Resort plans to close one of EPCOT’s most iconic attractions. Disney World is an ever-growing, ever-evolving magical behemoth. Some say the only thing that’s a guarantee about the rides, attractions, live entertainment, and other offerings at the Walt Disney World Resort is that they’re always ripe for renewals, reimagined features, ...
Read More »Exciting News: Major Animal Kingdom Project Begins at Walt Disney World Resort
A brand-new permit has been filed for work at the Walt Disney World Resort, pointing to an exciting new project in the works at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Related: Just Revealed: Disney World to Close One of EPCOT’s Most Iconic & Popular Attractions A Real-Life Countdown to Extinction . . . of DinoLand, U.S.A. In September 2023, during the Destination D23 ...
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