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Bob Iger stepping down as Disney CEO effective immediately, Bob Chapek named replacement

Bob Iger stepping down as Disney CEO effective immediately, Bob Chapek named replacement

Feb 25, 2020 Business, Headlines, News, People, Theme Parks Comments Off on Bob Iger stepping down as Disney CEO effective immediately, Bob Chapek named replacement

Robert A. Iger assumes the role of Executive Chairman and will direct the Company’s creative endeavors, while leading the Board
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Global attractions industry reacts to coronavirus outbreak

Global attractions industry reacts to coronavirus outbreak

Feb 21, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, Casino resorts, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, News, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Global attractions industry reacts to coronavirus outbreak

Various international parks and attractions have instituted a number of different approaches to dealing with COVID-19 threats.
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Executive management changes announced for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts

Executive management changes announced for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts

Sep 30, 2019 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, Headlines, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Executive management changes announced for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts

In addition to these changes, Michael Colglazier, who leads Disney parks and resorts in Asia, will add Disneyland Paris to his portfolio
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Disneyland opens Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in ceremony featuring George Lucas and stars of classic franchise

Disneyland opens Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in ceremony featuring George Lucas and stars of classic franchise

May 30, 2019 Headlines, News Comments Off on Disneyland opens Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in ceremony featuring George Lucas and stars of classic franchise

Disney's Bob Iger was joined in front of the Millennium Falcon by Star Wars icons including George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Billy Dee Williams.
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Stephanie Young named new head of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Stephanie Young named new head of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Dec 07, 2018 Asia, Business, News, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Stephanie Young named new head of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Young has a distinguished 26-year career with The Walt Disney Company.  Prior to this appointment, she held leadership positions across the areas of operations, business, finance and information...
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Third quarter 2018 financial results for leading publicly traded theme park operators

Third quarter 2018 financial results for leading publicly traded theme park operators

Dec 05, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Third quarter 2018 financial results for leading publicly traded theme park operators

Each of these companies is included in the AECOM/TEA 2016 Theme Index's list of the top 10 theme park groups worldwide.
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USA theme park owners financial results for second quarter 2018

USA theme park owners financial results for second quarter 2018

Aug 20, 2018 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, Headlines, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on USA theme park owners financial results for second quarter 2018

Results are for global theme park operations for each company and are for the approximate period April 1 - June 30, 2018.
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Disney’s Bob Chapek to deliver keynote during GM and Owners’ Breakfast at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018

Disney’s Bob Chapek to deliver keynote during GM and Owners’ Breakfast at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018

Aug 13, 2018 Business, Events, News, People, Theme Parks Comments Off on Disney’s Bob Chapek to deliver keynote during GM and Owners’ Breakfast at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018

As chairman of Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products, Chapek oversees the global hub where Disney's stories, characters, and franchises come to life.
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Disney’s first VR animated short to premiere at SIGGRAPH 2018

Disney’s first VR animated short to premiere at SIGGRAPH 2018

Jul 30, 2018 Business, Events, News, Technology & Media Comments Off on Disney’s first VR animated short to premiere at SIGGRAPH 2018

Cementing its status at the cutting-edge, SIGGRAPH 2018 will feature a brand-new space: the Immersive Pavilion. The Pavilion is devoted exclusively to these three mediums and will contain: the...
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Shareholders of both companies approve acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets by Disney

Shareholders of both companies approve acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets by Disney

Jul 27, 2018 Business, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Shareholders of both companies approve acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets by Disney

Final voting tallies from the 21st Century Fox and Disney special meetings are subject to certification by the companies’ respective inspectors of elections, and will be included in reports to be...
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