Disney park price hikes 'too aggressive,' CEO Bob Iger admits
Walt Disney Company's theme park pricing may have increased too aggressively, CEO Bob Iger said Thursday, in a speech at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference.
Disneyland removes 'zip-a-dee-doo-dah' from parade over ties to controversial 1946 film
Disneyland removed the lyric "zip-a-dee-doo-dah" from its park parade this year over concerns regarding its origin in the controversial film "Song of the South."
Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Disney employees are protesting the scheduled return to in-person work in March, filing a petition claiming it will "have unintended consequences that cause long-term harm to the company."
Disney inked $10M deal with Bob Iger to consult his replacement despite icy relationship: report
Bob Iger served as Disney's top executive for 15 years, during which time he spearheaded the acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox.
Disney's annual passholders say not enough access to parks, file suit over reservation system
Two annual passholders have filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney World for requiring park reservations and limiting "park hopping" until after 2 p.m. Disney responded with a statement.
How much can Disney lose as a result of Hurricane Ian-prompted closures?
The Walt Disney World Resort is closed as Hurricane Ian makes it way across the Sunshine State. What does that mean for the company still recovering from coronavirus pandemic-related closures?
Disney Board CEO Bob Chapek extends contract for 3 more years
Walt Disney's Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend CEO Bob Chapek's contract another three years. Chapek joined the company weeks before COVID-19 struck.
DeSantis spokesperson: 'Disney will pay its fair share of taxes'
The Florida governor's office has assured the state that Disney will not be passing tax burdens onto citizens.
Disney stock tumbles amid Florida bill controversy
Disney is poised to rank among the worst-performing stocks in 2022 after the company became embroiled in a high-profile political controversy.
Disney corporate president says next generation 'queerer,' company must 'get with it'
Disney corporate President Karey Burke told company staff that Generation Z is “30-40% queerer” than previous generations, according to video of a company video call.
Republicans condemn 'outspoken attack' by Disney on Florida's new parental rights law in letter to CEO
A group of House Republicans have called on Disney CEO Bob Chapek to take back his "antagonistic" comments against Florida's parental rights law and to stop "cowering to a small political minority."
House set to approve more COVID relief for restaurants, including businesses tied to Disney
The House of Representatives is slated to vote Thursday on another round of coronavirus relief aid for restaurants that proponents say is still needed to keep small businesses afloat two years into the pandemic, but critics have panned as an unnecessary government handout.
Disney to allow Mickey Mouse to hug park visitors again, after years of social distancing
Disney fans wanting to get up close and personal with their favorite characters will soon be able to do so again.
Disney shareholder tells CEO Chapek to stop wasting money on 'political crusades'
A Disney shareholder is speaking out against the company's involvement in Florida politics by actively opposing the Republican-led "Parental Rights in Education" bill championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Sen. Marshall says Disney should have focused on reopening schools, not promoting a 'radical' agenda
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., is criticizing Disney for being too "woke" for its opposition to a Florida parental rights bill, saying the company should have focused on finding ways to return children to school rather than promoting a “radical, unscientific" agenda.
Florida revoking Disney's self-governing status marks 'major shift' for state: Gov. DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state views Disney's attempt to impose 'woke ideology' as a significant threat.
Heritage Action calls out Disney: 'It really is a woke world after all'
The leader of an influential conservative organization is joining the chorus of critics blasting Disney for being too "woke" for its opposition to a parental rights bill in Florida championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Republicans condemn 'woke' Disney, urge more boycotts by conservatives against the 'activist machine'
Florida GOP members of Congress railed against Disney for advocating against the Republican-led "Parental Rights in Education" bill and signaled that the Orlando vacation destination may see boycotts from conservatives for its political activism.
Disney's left-wing activism creates 'environment of fear' that is 'damaging morale,' some workers say
A group of anonymous employees at The Walt Disney Company has spoken out in an open letter, warning the company not to take political stances that alienate some workers and parts of Disney's audience, and claiming that Disney has become "an increasingly uncomfortable place to work" for those who don't agree with "explicitly progressive" policies.
Americans are emerging from the pandemic ready to splurge on events and travel
With daily new COVID-19 cases falling, restrictions easing and the strongest consumer finances in recent history, Americans are finally emerging from the pandemic eager to splurge on everything from travel and sports events to restaurants, cruises and theme parks, executives say.