chapek was a theme park guy, not a content guy. the media side of disney is over and after the way this company has p*ssed pretty much EVERYONE off for the last 5 years, there's no saving it. so the plan now is gambling, high end park experiences... — read more
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Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Store Permanently Closing Next Week
https://insidethemagic.net/2022/09/disney-world-resort-store-closing-ld1/
Prominent Investor Demands Dropping ESG, Iger Issues Warning
For those of us market watchers, this is no surprise. ESG is ki----g every industry it infects and DEI initiatives over merit have smaller competitors eating our lunch. make no mistake, bob paycheck is collecting personal bonuses from european... — read more
Another quarter, another earnings reports
So far things are looking good but you never know. It's not that I'm too invested in Disney doing well, the company doesn't pay me enough to care, BUT we all know that if the results are not good, layoffs will follow. And that's the part that I sadly... — read more
UPDATE 1-Disney says it will offer travel benefits for employees seeking reproductive care
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/1-disney-says-offer-travel-155452177.html
2,000 Job Move Delayed
https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/06/27734496/disney-vs-destantis-feud-intensifies-media-giant-reportedly-delays-shifting-jobs-to-florida
Corruption Probe in Anaheim, Calif., Grows, Drawing in Disney FBI affidavit says Disney
FBI affidavit says Disney and company executive were part of a ‘cabal’ that tried to influence local politics https://www.wsj.com/articles/corruption-probe-in-anaheim-calif-grows-drawing-in-disney-11653513675
More signs of trouble
https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/05/21/walt-disney-has-a-problem-disney-is-costing-it-a/
Will layoffs start again?
We've had a nice period where Disney couldn't get enough employees so layoffs were out of the question. But now that a recession is closing in, I'm starting to worry we'll be facing layoffs again. Am I overthinking this or should I be worried about... — read more
Looking forward to earnings
Everybody is expecting bad news, but I think a lot of people will be surprised. Not to mention, the ESP forecast is significantly higher than a year ago, so it's obvious some things are going the right way. Disney might have hit a rough patch but... — read more
Interesting changes going on
Disney's Corp. Affairs Chief Departs With Duties Shifted To GC That move comes after the quick departure of its new chief corporate affairs officer, Geoff... — read more
They didn't really think this through, did they?
Disney’s special district tells investors state can’t dissolve it without paying debt As Florida legislators were rushing through passage of a bill to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World last week, they failed to notice an... — read more
Because of government overreach, a bunch of us will most likely lose our jobs in the near future
if you're also in Florida, start looking. This will not end well for employees.
Disney needs to keep their politics to themselves. You’re there to make entertainment NOT political statements through character advancement!
Leave our children alone! They are not yours to influence and intimate! You want to be who you are, then have the same respect for others and their children without passing your political agendas on them subversively or even out in the open! Shame on... — read more
A present to the rest of us from laid off Blue Sky Studios employees
https://screenrant.com/ice-age-scrat-acorn-final-short-studio-video/
Interactive Experience Layoffs
Did they layoff Interactive Experiences cast members in Burbank?
Why Was The Comment About Conservatives Being Laid-Off
I just noticed that the March 23rd am question/comment regarding something along the line of "Were More Conservatives Laid-Off During the Covid-19 Disney Lay-Offs?" deleted from this website. WHY?????? I was hoping that this could be a neutral... — read more
better late than never; Disney Throws Support Behind LGBTQ+ People as It Faces Worker Walkout
https://www.newsweek.com/disney-worker-walkout-dont-say-gay-bill-florida-1690461
*grabs popcorn*
'Extremely awkward': Bob Chapek and Bob Iger had a falling out, they rarely talk — and the rift looms over Disney's future https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/20/disney-ceo-chapek-iger-falling-out.html
For once I agree with Disney
I still think it's an evil corporation that makes money by exploiting its underpaid employees, but for once it did something right - not releasing anything in Russia for the foreseeable future. This will directly hurt its bottom line but it's the... — read more
Comeback to Disney
I was laid off in a very difficult period and in a very ugly way, along with colleagues who also lost their jobs when they needed the job the most. I still sometimes come to this forum to see what’s going on. I really can’t believe there are... — read more
Directors in Burbank office
Did they offer the Directors at the Burbank offices the option to move to Florida by a certain date or to resign?
Return to work
When is Disney Burbank office’s return to work date?
Recovery- Next Chapter?
I am one of the 30,000+ cast members that was laid-off December 2020. Crushing! I had only been in my position for a couple of years, an entry-level position in my dream field, and I loved every minute of my work day and team members. The current... — read more
Recovery
I really thought that after the worst period of the pandemic, now that we have the vaccine, there would be a significant recovery in this company. Sure, the situation is much better, but will this ever be a workplace like it was before the... — read more
Can we all agree there'll be no layoffs any time soon?
With nobody to hire, they'd be stupid to get rid of the few employees they have now.
This is a travesty
Imagine spending who knows how much money on litigation to deny a former employee who suffered a stroke severance pay of $44,000? And imagine the court actually siding with you? I still can't understand how Disney manages to keep its reputation... — read more
Outraged Disney shareholders want CEO Bob Chapek voted out: ‘Magic is gone’
https://nypost.com/2022/02/07/outraged-disney-shareholders-want-ceo-bob-chapek-voted-out/
The Mouse destroys everything in its path
DISNEY ALLEGEDLY GOING FULL VILLAIN ROUTE IN VIRAL TIKTOK VIDEO CLAIMING BUSINESS CLOSURE DUE TO FILMING [RUMOR... — read more
The moment of truth
We'll know on Wednesday if the current management has managed to improve things in the last three months or if we're continuing the downward spiral. I'm hoping for the latter as it means the top bras might finally be held accountable for their... — read more
Disney Sets Vaccine Mandate Deadline For Disneyland Employees, According To Union
https://deadline.com/2022/02/disney-vaccine-mandate-disneyland-employees-1234924306/
Abigail Disney: Disney Heiress Calls Out Leon Cooperman After He Ponders Wealth
Abigail Disney: Disney Heiress Calls Out Leon Cooperman After He Ponders Wealth https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-31/disney-heiress-calls-out-leon-cooperman-after-he-ponders-wealth Cheers!
As long as greed is stronger than compassion, there will always be suffering. As long as greed is stronger than compassion, there will always be
"As long as greed is stronger than compassion, there will always be suffering. As long as greed is stronger than compassion, there will always be suffering."
Disney heiress blasts Mouse House over pay inequality in new documentary...
“I cannot see him taking $66 million home for a year’s work in the same year when, at the same company, people can’t afford food,” Disney angrily says. Her sister responds, “That would never have happened — that would never have happened.” Disney... — read more
Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Bob Iger Pay Packages More Than Doubled in Fiscal 2021
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/disney-ceo-bob-chapek-bob-224524113.html