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Hiring a 'theme park nanny' is the new Disney essential for stressed parents: 'A magical experience'
June 24, 2024 | 3:12pmMeet the happiest nannies on earth.
ABC News executive editor quits following exit of boss Kim Godwin
June 21, 2024 | 11:47amLast month, Stacia Deshishku's boss, ABC News President Kim Godwin, announced her resignation.
Walt Disney World food prices have soared 61% in last 10 years
June 13, 2024 | 12:59pmFood prices at Disney World in Florida have skyrocketed by an average of 61% over the past decade -- nearly twice the rate of inflation over that time, according to...
Disney to overhaul its money-losing Disney+ streaming service with new TV channels
April 16, 2024 | 11:05amDisney wants Disney+ users to remain on the platform instead of clicking over to other streaming options.
Disney has harmed investors with 'woke' agenda pushing 'anti-police and anti-White content': letter
March 27, 2024 | 11:23amAn episode of "Muppet Babies" depicts Gonzo -- a bird-like creature originally thought to be a boy -- struggling to tell his friends that he wants to wear a dress...
Iconic river shown at start of Disney movies ID'd as tranquil spot out West linked to Walt's wife Lillian
February 14, 2024 | 7:57pmThe river, creating a natural border between Idaho and Washington, was of special significance to the couple.
Disney tells shareholders to reject Nelson Peltz, other activists' nominees to board
January 16, 2024 | 7:10pmDisney directors said Nelson Peltz "had not actually presented a single strategic idea for Disney," and that his experience was not in the media or technology sector.
Disney reaches info-sharing deal with activist investor during proxy battle with Nelson Peltz
January 3, 2024 | 10:24amActivist investment firm ValueAct Capital Management agreed to back Walt Disney's board nominees at its upcoming shareholder meeting as the entertainment giant looks to fight off a proxy battle from...
218-pound baby elephant born at Walt Disney World: 'Adorable'
December 20, 2023 | 6:36amThe first "second generation" African elephant calf was recently born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, in Orlando, Florida, the company announced in a blog post on Saturday, Dec. 16.
Disney CEO Bob Iger denies 'everything is being sold' during town hall with employees: 'Not the case'
November 28, 2023 | 3:49pmWalt Disney CEO Bob Iger sought to downplay speculation fueled by his recent comments that the company is planning to sell some key TV properties.
Disney World visitors slam soaring concession prices: 'I spent $500 on food and drinks for three days'
November 24, 2023 | 11:50amDisney fanatics who trekked to Orlando for extensive stays at Epcot Center, the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom blew off some steam on Reddit.
Disney World monorail passengers evacuated after 'loud bang,' 'flash of light'
November 1, 2023 | 4:00amGuests riding Walt Disney World’s monorail were evacuated on Tuesday after the train experienced a flat tire causing it to stall on the tracks, according to officials.
Ex-Marvel boss Ike Perlmutter joins forces with Nelson Peltz in Disney battle
October 30, 2023 | 4:52pmPerlmutter, the billionaire who was unceremoniously fired by Disney earlier this year, has entrusted his shares to Peltz's hedge fund Trian Partners.
Blackstone's $1B Reese Witherspoon bet flops as profits fall 50% below forecasts: report
October 6, 2023 | 10:20amBacked with ten-figure funding from Blackstone, Candle Media scooped up Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and Moonbug Entertainment.
Insiders are skeptical about Disney CEO Bob Iger's chances to sell ABC
September 21, 2023 | 4:35pm“Everyone is way ahead of their skis on this story,” a banker briefed on the talks said. “They don't know what is happening here.”
'Black Monday': Jets fans fume over possible opener blackout thanks to Spectrum-Disney dispute
September 9, 2023 | 10:57am"It's a huge bummer for lifelong fans who've been looking forward to this game all summer," said one fan. “I don't know if I've ever been as excited for a...
Son of original 'Snow White' director bashes Disney's 'woke, pathetic' remake
August 18, 2023 | 10:10amDavid Hand, whose father of the same name (pictured) directed the original "Snow White" animation released in 1937, said Disney's forthcoming live-action remake of the film is a "pathetic" do-over.
DeSantis-controlled Disney district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
August 1, 2023 | 2:39pmAlso axed were initiatives left over from when the district was controlled by Disney supporters, which awarded contracts based on goals of achieving racial or gender parity.
Disney CEO Bob Iger in 'damage control' mode over possible sale of ABC, ESPN
July 19, 2023 | 12:45pmAccording to a source with knowledge Iger met with senior leaders of Disney's TV properties on Tuesday in order to do some "damage control," days after the exec made some...
'The Bear' writer who 'lived below the poverty line' rips Disney CEO Bob Iger on Hollywood strike
July 18, 2023 | 9:57amAlex O'Keefe, a writer on Hulu's hit show "The Bear," said he's looking into low-paying jobs at local grocery stores to make ends meet while executives like Bob Iger rake...