Bob Iger at WDW now ... BoD to Follow?

[jt04]

If investment had of happened 5 years ago as many were demanding it would not have included certain special IP's. So just thank your lucky star wars they waited.

And also that you had me around to explain how it would all happen.

PS- vindicationland is beautiful this time of year

 

[ToTBellHop]

Outside of the expense on Norway?

F&W 24/7/365!

 

[wm49rs]

If investment had of happened 5 years ago as many were demanding it would not have included certain special IP's. So just thank your lucky star wars they waited.

And also that you had me around to explain how it would all happen.

PS- vindicationland is beautiful this time of year

So is hindsight....

 

[ToTBellHop]

If investment had of happened 5 years ago as many were demanding it would not have included certain special IP's. So just thank your lucky star wars they waited.

And also that you had me around to explain how it would all happen.

PS- vindicationland is beautiful this time of year

Did you have to show up and ruin my buzz?

 

[Lee]

He has sources, connections and isn't lying when he name drops.

True.
He really does know me.

 

[zooey]

I'm curious if ya'll in the know know any design details. Not that you'd share them, but... and this isn't very scientific, are they cool?

 

[jt04]

Did you have to show up and ruin my buzz?

Sorry. Had one more gloat in me. I earned it.

 

[PhotoDave219]

True.
He really does know me.

I meant your wife.

 

[flyerjab]

And I'm getting my stuff from people independent of you two. SPeaking of which, There's a PM you should see....

That last sentence is just not fair. Oh, to be an insider...

 

[PhotoDave219]

That last sentence is just not fair. Oh, to be an insider...

Its unverified information. Its not fair to the community as a whole to put something out that could be way off base and not true.

Gotta have standards.

(Which you would never know I have based on some of my dates)

 

[PhotoDave219]

I'm curious if ya'll in the know know any design details. Not that you'd share them, but... and this isn't very scientific, are they cool?

I have no details on those. THOSE are still being played close to the vest....

 

[asianway]

I actually think you'd enjoy Trader Sams at the Poly... even if they pour a little lighter than I am accustomed to.

Because for the first time in forever, we actually have something to drink to here at WDW.

No light pours over at the DLH. Many a night I came close to a banning sitting at the bar

 

[dizneycrazy09]

I don't ever say anything with certainly about Disney making announcements, but this is as close to bank as it can get. I'd easily bet the lives of some members here!

I see what you did there...

 

[asianway]

And the 3rd quarter 10-Q will be due by mid-November.

4th quarter...

 

[Hakunamatata]

I have no details on those. THOSE are still being played close to the vest....

So my guess is once BoD approved funding they pull stuff off the shelf that they have developed and mix and match until they get a cohesive area that falls within the initial budget or do they now start developing ideas and building them out cost wise on spreadsheets?

 

[LAKid53]

4th quarter...

Yeah, my mistake. Disney's FY ends in September.

 

[PhotoDave219]

So my guess is once BoD approved funding they pull stuff off the shelf that they have developed and mix and match until they get a cohesive area that falls within the initial budget or do they now start developing ideas and building them out cost wise on spreadsheets?

Other way around. My understanding that the plans have already been solidified (what they are, IDK) and are being shown to the Board so they can see what they just bought.

Such is my understanding.

 

[zooey]

Other way around. My understanding that the plans have already been solidified (what they are, IDK) and are being shown to the Board so they can see what they just bought.

Such is my understanding.

Speaking as a layman, not understanding how these things work, I would say that means they bought the idea outright? Wouldn't WDI have put their best plan forward? Or do they have tiered designs based on pre-established budget possibilities?

 

[Hakunamatata]

Other way around. My understanding that the plans have already been solidified (what they are, IDK) and are being shown to the Board so they can see what they just bought.

Such is my understanding.

Ah. Makes sense.

 

[LAKid53]

Wait. Found it. From the associated press....

NEW YORK (AP) — Disney says it will pay dividends twice a year instead of once, and increased its dividend rate.

The company said Wednesday it will pay a dividend of 66 cents on July 29. The payment will go to shareholders of record as of July 6. At that rate, it would pay $1.32 in annual dividends, up almost 15 percent over a year ago.

The Burbank, California-based company paid an annual dividend of $1.15 in January.

The Walt Disney Co. had a strong year in 2014 thanks to popular movies like "Frozen," which came out in late 2013, along with sales of toys and other merchandise and solid results from its theme parks and media networks. This spring "Avengers: Age of Ultron" did more than $1 billion at the box office, and in December Disney is set to release "Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens," the first "Star Wars" film in a decade, following its acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012.

Shares of Disney have risen 38 percent over the last year. Its shares finished at $113.77 on Wednesday, down 64 cents. The dividend hike was announced after the close. Its shares rose 62 cents to $114.39 in after-hours trading.

I'm so excited - my one share of Disney stock means I can buy a tea at McDonald's. sarcasm