Disney CEO Bob Iger Comments on Reedy Creek and “Don’t Say Gay” Controversy

The Walt Disney Company is preparing for its annual shareholders’ meeting, where board members will vote on the next chairman. But, who the next chairman will be remains unclear, as Disney has been emblazoned in a proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz. Peltz (and his firm the Trian Group) has shared he believes Disney has “lost its way” and that he’s the right man to lead them back. And now, we’ve got another update ahead of the shareholders’ meeting.

Members of the six unions representing Disney World employees have voted no on a contract that Disney had positioned as its best offer. According to Unite Here Local 362, union members rejected the offer by a 96% margin. Disney World’s current contract with its unionized Cast Members expired October 1st, 2022. The Cast Members are working under a contract extension that will continue even after this week’s “no” vote.

According to a casting call on Disney’s Career and Auditions website, one attraction at a Disney park is going to CHANGE soon. Here’s what we know so far about the update!. Disney is currently looking for singers, dancers, and actors for a “New limited-run musical at the Hyperion Theatre [at] Disneyland Resort.” The casting call doesn’t specify which musical will be playing at the theatre.

Disney is no stranger to lawsuits, and it has been caught in the middle of quite a few lately. Disney was sued by an investor to obtain documents related to the Company’s handling of the situation with Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill. Plus a Park Pass lawsuit has been filed by Annual Passholders against Disney, Disney was sued over the Genie+ system, and a million-dollar lawsuit was filed against Disney by Magic Key holders too. Now it seems Disney is involved in another lawsuit — this time related to streaming.

April will not be your average month for Walt Disney World. The parks are scheduled to see several premieres, including a new attraction and the return of a popular nighttime spectacular. These changes, plus other factors, mean April is sure to be a busy month! If you can’t handle tons of crowds, you may want to stay away.

February brought lots of tasty eats to Disney World as part of Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully event to honor Black History Month. But we’re not finished with the new treats yet. There are a TON of new treats coming to the Disney parks to celebrate Valentine’s Day. If you’ll...

The Princess and the Frog is coming to the Disney theme parks in a BIG way!. Splash Mountain recently closed in Disney World to make way for the retheme into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Disneyland has yet to begin this transition, but the park will get the same bayou-themed attraction and a Tiana’s Palace restaurant. In the meantime, you can get your Tiana fix in other ways including through NEW snacks in Disney World!

Disney Genie+ is a divisive issue with Disney World travelers! Can you afford to pay an extra fee to skip the lines for attractions in the parks? Can you afford NOT to?. We are in the parks every day using Genie+, learning all the tips and tricks to make your next Disney World trip easier. Today, we’re sharing some NEW tips for using Genie+ in 2023.

Well, the answer all depends on YOU. Do you want to avoid crowds at all costs? Don’t visit during spring break. Do you want to be a part of the action when a brand new ride like TRON Lightcycle / Run opens? Prepare to visit when the parks are busy. If you are someone who is seeking lower wait times on a Disney World trip, right now might be the best time to visit Disney World!

Can you believe we’re already a whole MONTH into 2023?!. If you haven’t already started planning your Disney World vacation for this year, what are you waiting for? It’s going to be a BIG year in the parks with new rides, restaurants, and more coming soon. And, you can enjoy it all thanks to these Disney World hotel and ticket discounts you might find in February and beyond!

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We are constantly on the lookout for new Disney merchandise!. Disney merch is very high on our list of favorite things — both because it makes our days at...

If there’s one thing we like to do here at Disney Food Blog, it’s eat. And if there’s one thing we like to eat, it’s Disney desserts! Luckily, there is NO shortage of exciting new snacks to try in Disney World, so come with us to try a NEW sweet treat from a Disney Resort hotel.

It’s February, and you know what that means… . It means it’s time to eat ALL the Valentine’s Day snacks in Disney World! So far we’ve tried an Almond Cheesecake Heart, Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies, a Valentine’s Day Donut, and more! Now we’re trying what might be the PRETTIEST Valentine’s Day treat so far, a Love Letter Cupcake.

We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!. We spotted some rare characters (we’re looking at you, Powerline Max), new meet and greets, and Cast Member costumes got a big makeover. See all that and more in our latest video!. Check out all the...

Who doesn’t love saving money on Disney merchandise?. We’re no strangers to Disney sales that appear and disappear just as quickly, and we also know there’s SO much merchandise to check out at any given time. We do our best to keep up with all the new merchandise, but also keep an eye out for sales so you can save some cash. If you’re in Magic Kingdom soon, don’t forget to check out this sale that’s hidden away!

There’s a LOT going on. Not only will you be able to catch the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, but you’ll also get to indulge in some Celebrate Soulfully foods and nom on some Valentine’s Day treats. However, before you go, be sure you know the park hours and park pass availability — we’re going to go over all that right here!

Disney board games can be great gifts for friends or family, and playing them can be a great way of reminding you of Disney magic when you’re away from the parks. Disney just announced that a new board game will be on the market starting in the fall of this year!

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Congratulations! You made it to the weekend after another week of working hard. You deserve to TREAT yourself. What better way to show a little self-love than an online...

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. LEGO couldn’t be left out of the Disney 100th anniversary celebrations, so they’ve decided to join in on the fun! We found just the Disney 100th Celebration merchandise that really knows how to stand out.

The paid FastPass+ replacement service is key to skipping the lines throughout Disney World and it has evolved since it was first released. Genie+ selections can now be modified, just what is available through Genie+ vs. Individual Lightning Lanes has changed over the past few months, and new attractions are sometimes added to the service. But soon, an important perk will be added to the Genie+ service. Here’s what you need to know.