Tag: Bob Iger
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Incoming and Outgoing Disney CEOs Spend Morning at Disneyland
On Friday, February 6, 2026, Disney California Adventure began celebrating its 25th anniversary ahead of the actual milestone on February 8th. It also was a day when guests saw incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro with outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger in the parks. The duo made their way to The Happiest Place on Earth to…
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Golden Dreams | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 7, 2001
On this day in 2001, the Golden Dreams attraction was dedicated at Disney’s California Adventure the day before the park opened to the public. Then-Disney President Bob Iger hosted a ceremony to introduce the theme of the “Golden Dreams” film, an ode to the history and spirit of California. Whoopi Goldberg spoke about her performance…
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Outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Thank You Message to D23 Members
On March 18, 2026, Josh D’Amaro will take on the role of CEO for The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger, who has been the CEO of Disney for the better part of two decades will take on an advisory role and then retire at the end of the year. Before he leaves the company, Iger…
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Josh D’Amaro to Be Next Disney CEO with Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Experiences, will be its next CEO. Disney’s Board of Directors met on Monday and unanimously voted for D’Amaro. This role will be effective as of March 18, 2026, at Disney’s Annual Meeting. Following the Annual Meeting, the Board will appoint D’Amaro…
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Highlights of Disney’s Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call
On the morning of February 2, 2026, The Walt Disney Company hosted its Fiscal First Quarter 2026 earnings call before the markets opened. The call included current Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston. “We are pleased with our start to fiscal 2026, and our achievements reflect the tremendous progress we have made,” Iger…
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Iger Plans to Leave Disney CEO Role Before End of Contract
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger is planning on stepping down as CEO and step back from day to day management of the company before his contract comes. This news comes as the Disney board prepares to vote on his successor next week, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. According to WSJ, Iger has…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Visits Future Disneyland Abu Dhabi Location
On Sunday, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared photos of a visit to the future home of Disneyland Abu Dhabi. The photos show Iger, who will retire at the end of the year, walking along the coastline. This will be the location where the next Disney theme park will be built in the coming years. The…
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2026: A Pivotal Year for Disney – Disney and positive stuff
In this episode, Mr. Daps discusses the upcoming year 2026, which he believes will be a pivotal time for the Walt Disney Company. He highlights the transition in leadership, the focus on quality in movies and streaming, and the exciting developments in Disney experiences, particularly in the parks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the…
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Top 5 of 2025 – #2 – The Walt Disney Studios Passes $6 Billion at Global Box Office
2026 is almost here! During the last few days of 2025, Daps Magic is looking at some of the biggest stories of the year. In the last few days, this has included the beginning of an era of transformation at Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, and the announcement that a Disney…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Holiday Message to D23 Members
As the year comes to an end, an annual tradition of Disney CEO Bob Iger sending a holiday message to D23 members continues. D23 members received the following message from Bob Iger. Dear Mr. Daps, As we celebrate the holiday season, I want to express my appreciation to all of you who make up the…
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CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston Share Highlights of Disney’s Earnings Report
This week, The Walt Disney Company shared its fourth quarter and full-year earnings report for fiscal year 2025. After which, Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston shared some of the highlights of this report. Take a look below at their executive commentary.
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Bob Iger Shares Thoughts About Walt Disney and His Own Time at Disney with ‘The Rest Is History’ Podcast
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has spent time with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook as he spoke in depth on their podcast, The Rest Is History. In this case, the history revolves around Walt Disney and his legacy. This comes 70 years after Disneyland opened as the Happiest Place on Earth continues to celebrate…
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‘Good Morning America’ Celebrates 50 Years
On November 30, 2025, Good Morning America officially reached the milestone of 50 years on the air. For this milestone, appropriately enough, the show went all out. Disney CEO Bob Iger, who was there on the first day of the show, returned for this special day as well. “It’s crazy that it’s finally here,” said…
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Disney Contributes $1 Million to Relief Efforts in Jamaica in Wake of Hurricane Melissa
After Hurricane Melissa passed over and pummeled Jamaica, The Walt Disney Company has announced that it is contributing $1 million to relief and recovery efforts. The hurricane is the strongest one of the year and the strongest to ever hit the island nation. Reports from the country have shown the disastrous impact that the hurricane…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on Passing of Dr. Jane Goodall
Earlier today, the world learned about the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. The world-renowned primatologist and conservationist was 91 years old. She passed of natural causes. After her passing, The Walt Disney Company released a statement. A large portion of this statement came from Disney CEO Bob Iger. “Dr. Jane Goodall, Dame of the British…
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Hulu to Be Combined with Disney+ in Unified App
Learn about Hulu’s transformation as it integrates with Disney+, creating a unique streaming experience for subscribers worldwide.
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Disney Executives Comment on Earnings Report and New Announcements
Get an overview of Disney’s earnings report and see how the company continues to excel through strategic developments and innovation.
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Miral CEO Says Disneyland Abu Dhabi Wouldn’t Work as Outdoor Park
Get the latest updates on Disneyland Abu Dhabi, a collaboration between Disney and Miral, promising a world-class theme park experience.
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Disneyland at 70: Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro Reflect on Milestone
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro reflect on Disneyland’s 70th birthday and its significance.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger To Ring New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell from Disneyland
Watch the New York Stock Exchange live feed as Disney CEO Bob Iger rings the Opening Bell for Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration.
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Disney Releases Video Showing Patriotic Roots and Connection with Veterans for Fourth of July
The Walt Disney Company has released a video showcasing its patriotic roots that was shared by Disney CEO Bob Iger.
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Disney Keeping Linear Television Networks and Sees Others’ Exit as Advantage for House of Mouse
While many companies are getting out of the linear television business, Disney continues to stay in and Bob Iger sees that as an advantage.
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President Trump Discusses Disneyland Abu Dhabi and Visit From Disney’s CEO Bob Iger
President Trump commented on the recently announced Disneyland Abu Dhabi while visiting the Middle East last week.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to Receive Honorary Doctorate From Ithaca College
Bob Iger, a proud alumnus of Ithaca College, is set to receive an honorary doctorate at the upcoming Commencement ceremony.