Disney chief diversity officer departs after years of progressive controversies dog company
The Walt Disney Company's head of diversity, Latondra Newton, is stepping down from her position after six years with the company, FOX Business confirmed.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says 'the chance of us backing down' from the state of Florida's dispute with Disney 'is zero'
DeSantis, who's expected to launch a presidential campaign next week, spoke during a stop on May 19, 2023 at the Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Disney content purge amid Disney+, Hulu merger means some films, TV shows could soon be unavailable
The Walt Disney company plans to consolidate its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services into a "one app experience," which will necessitate slashes in content production.
DeSantis signs Florida bill giving tourism board power over Disney World
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill giving Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board extensive authority over the Disney World park.
Disneyland California animatronic dragon fire reportedly prompts park to suspend similar effects globally
Disneyland and other parks are suspending fire effects worldwide after a 45-foot-tall Maleficent Dragon burst into flames during a live "Fantasmic!" show in Anaheim, California.
Massive Disney prop bursts into flames during live 'Fantasmic!' show
The Maleficent Dragon became engulfed in flames during Disneyland's "Fantasmic!" show in California, prompting some cast members to evacuate Frontierland.
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.