Tag: Bob Chapek
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Disney Releasing Mulan on Disney+ in September
Disney will be releasing Mulan on Disney+ starting on September 4th. The announcement came today on an earnings call from Bob Chapek. This comes after the film has seen its release date moved multiple times due to the impact of COVID-19. When it is released on September 4th, Mulan will be available for a premium…
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Disney Releases Statement on Killing of George Floyd
In the wake of the brutal killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Disney has sent a letter to fellow employees addressing the horrible tragedy. The letter is signed by Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Executive Chairman Bob Iger, and Disney’s Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton. This letter addresses the pain and anger being felt due to…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Remains Confident in Reopening Plan for Walt Disney World
Disney CEO Bob Chapek appeared on Bloomberg TV from Magic Kingdom Park earlier today with Emily Chang and David Westin to talk about the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks. Emily Chang asked Chapek what makes him feel confident about the safety of the proposed plan, as well as the reaction from officials.…
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Guests Likely Required to Wear Masks When U.S. Disney Parks Reopen
Shanghai Disney Resort has reopened with social distancing guidelines, and the requirement of Cast Members and guests wearing masks when working and/or visiting the Park. Disney CEO Bob Chapek appeared on CNBC this morning with Julia Boorstin to talk about what Disneyland and Walt Disney World would do in terms of reopening. Boorstin asked Chapek…
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Looking Back, Looking Forward – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week DISNEY Reporter shares the top headlines from the Disney and geek communities. This week the coronavirus continues to impact The Walt Disney Company. This leads to the cancellation of grad nights at the Disneyland Resort. COVID-19 has also led to the cancellation of San Diego…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Elected to Board of Directors for The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., April 15, 2020—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has elected Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek to the Board. “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks ago, and we’ve watched him navigate this very complex…
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Bob’s Back? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1028 (#499)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks talk about the return of Bob Iger as an active leader of The Walt Disney Company. They also talk about what that means for the company and also Bob Chapek’s role and perception. Over at the Disneyland Resort, Avengers Campus is no longer opening…
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Disney Executives To Take Pay Cut During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Walt Disney Company announced today that Executive Chairman Robert A. Iger will forgo his entire salary, while recently named CEO Bob Chapek will take a 50 percent pay cut aa a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an email from Chapek sent to employees obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. This news comes days after…
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Magic Happens – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very big news week at the DISNEY Reporter! This week we lead off with a story that will affect the future of The Walt Disney Company as Bob Chapek became the CEO of Disney. There is also news about the new parade at Disneyland, Magic Happens. The Impossible Burger is now going…
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Looking Back and Looking Forward – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1020 (#491)
Welcome to another special episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are joined by Doug Marsh (@calldougmarsh), author of 30 Years Ago in Disneyland. They geek out about the news of the day that Bob Iger is no longer CEO of The Walt Disney Company. In his place, Bob Chapek is now CEO at…
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MVP Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Super Bowl LIV Win at Walt Disney World Resort
Super Bowl LIV MVP Patrick Mahomes joined a Super Bowl tradition on Monday and went to Walt Disney World after the Kansas City Chiefs won the big game. This year was even more special as he shared the special day with a Make-A-Wish child. Nathaniel, a young man from Texas, joined Mahomes, Mickey Mouse, Minnie…
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Disney Parks Creating Magical Moment During Super Bowl LIV MVP Ceremony as Part of Iconic Disney Super Bowl Tradition
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2020) – This year’s Super Bowl MVP ceremony is getting some extra magic, as Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish will make a super-sized announcement following the game Sunday night. Together, Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish have granted more than 140,000 wishes for children facing serious illnesses, and this Sunday night they will…
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Dedicated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was dedicated tonight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With the help of Resistance fighters, Disney Parks, Products, and Experience Chairman Bob Chapek led a ceremony dedicating this new attraction “that can only be described as epic.” The ceremony began with Resistance fighters preparing to take new recruits aboard a transport…
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Catherine Powell Departs Disney as President, Disney Parks Western Region Position Eliminated
Disney has restructured the way the Disney Parks in what it calls the western region is structured. The position of President, Disney Parks Western Region is being eliminated. The heads of the individual resorts of this region will now directly report to Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With this change of structure,…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Dedicated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort
This morning Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was dedicated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. This comes a day before guests will be welcomed to Batuu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Bob Chapek led the ceremony with Hondo Ohnaka, Vi Moradi, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and BB-8 joining as well. The event began with Hondo…
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3 Magical Days – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 947 (#465)
Welcome to a jam-packed week of GEEKS CORNER! Fresh off the D23 Expo weekend, the geeks discuss some of the highlights from the weekend! This includes discussion and analysis of the Disney+ panel, the Walt Disney Studios panel, and the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products panel. The geeks talk about changes coming to Disneyland and…
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Disney and Make-A-Wish Team Up For Wishes of a Lifetime
For almost 100 years, Disney has proclaimed a message that there is power that comes with wishes. On Sunday during the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products panel at the D23 Expo this was shown in another way. This was done as the panel came to a conclusion and the CEO of Make-A-Wish was invited to…
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D23 Expo Media Preview Gives a Look at the Expo and Reveals Some Updates Coming to the Disney Parks!
On Thursday night the D23 Expo hosted select media for a preview of what will be seen by the thousands of Disney fans who attend the D23 Expo this weekend. The media were treated to a look at a secret project that has been worked on across The Walt Disney Company first. They then were…
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Disney Extends #ShareYourEars Campaign Through November 27th!
Disney is extending the #ShareYourEars campaign through November 27th. Disney fans can ‘share their ears’ by posting photos of themselves wearing Mickey Ears or ears in another creative fashion on social media with the hashtag #shareyourears. For each post to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, The Walt Disney Company will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish. “In 2018, we’ve…
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New Shows and Experiences Coming to Epcot During Magical Transformation
Epcot is getting a pretty significant dose of magic added to it in the coming years. Today during a presentation at Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, shared details about what is in store for Epcot. France It is already known that France is receiving a…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Attraction Names Unveiled at Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse
There is lots of news coming out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. Today Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, shared about some things that are coming to the Disney Parks. “We are currently in the midst of one of the most extraordinary periods…
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Innovative Storytelling ‘Coaster Ride’ Vehicle to be Utilized in Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction
Think of the best Disney attractions and often it comes down to the attractions that can tell the best story in the best ways. At the Disneyland Resort in California it is easy to think of Radiator Springs Racers, Pirates of the Caribbean, or Indiana Jones Adventure for this. In Florida, Pandora’s Flight of Passage…
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Disney Goes Even Greener as it Expands Conservation Efforts
The Walt Disney Company is making a new commitment towards being an even greener company. This effort is focused on straws, plastics, and bags at its Parks and Resorts. Today it was announced that by mid 2019 Disney Parks and Resorts will have eliminated the use of plastic straws and stirrers. This will amount to…
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The Walt Disney Company Reorganizes Into Four Segments
New Structure Consolidates the Company’s Direct-to-Consumer Services, Technology and International Media Operations into a Single, Worldwide Business to Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Parks and Resorts and Consumer Products Operations Combined to Create New Hub Where Disney’s Stories, Characters and Franchises Come to Life Kevin Mayer Named Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer and International Segment Bob Chapek Named…