News Bob Iger is back! Chapek is out!!

[matt9112]

There is a Stange World thread. Feel free to stop by. You’ll fit right in with the rest of the haters who have crystal balls.

I really want to know why YOU defend everything disney does….like all of it period always.

 

[CaptinEO]

So to follow up,

Can one expect either ceo to spend any significant time solely to P&R?

Doubtful. Parks are practically the only division making money at Disney right now. I think parks are on the last of their list of changes to make as it is not needed.

Disney needs to fix their failing film and streaming divisions ASAP. Having 3 250 million dollar Pixar movies going direct to streaming was idiotic. The Lightyear movie losing so much is also is an embarrassment and tainted one of their most profittable brands.

They can only make so many Star Wars and Marvel shows before people stop caring, seems they've reached that point.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Nothing is “stopping” Anyone…but the theory behind it is less rental cars - less bleed for grocery runs, less off property meals, etc.

Numbers do back that up. People would also be somewhat less inclined to go to the other parks. Not talking one timers…that wouldn’t change…but “semi frequent” people would be more inclined to stay in the bubble

I’ve talked to a decent number of dvc that venture off more since the end of express. I bet that correlates.

Could be... I wasn't arguing, I was asking sincerely. I know the numbers did back it up in 2010ish, but I was under the impression that ride share penetration was so complete that all of the benefit had pretty much eroded by now.

 

[HauntedPirate]

And yet people sure acted that way.


Like who?


Absolutely not. Despite having been disbanded, Iger never actually pivoted away from Strategic Planning and just promoted the likes of Staggs. Tom Staggs was one of the most uncredited shapers of The Walt Disney Company as it existed at the end of Eisner’s tenure and into Iger’s tenure.


Time has already told. The events already transpired.


This comment just makes Cramer look clueless. Parks wasn’t Chapek’s area of expertise. He had absolutely no park experience prior to getting the top job at the parks. If Iger had gotten his way the parks wouldn’t be a thing for Cramer to talk about and there’s no evidence he truly sees them as an area of potential growth.

Kevin Mayer comes to mind. I know there were others, but the names elude me these days... And there were probably others we never really heard about that left because... Bob. But let's face it - Chapek as the bar for a CEO is about as low as you can get. It wouldn't take much to jump over it.

 

[lazyboy97o]

You clearly misunderstood my post. We were talking about what may or may not happen going forward. Unless you have a crystal ball or some sort of magical powers…..

I didn’t misunderstand. You were trying to avoid recognizing that Chapek largely continued Iger’s work. That absolutely can tell us a good deal because it is very unlikely that Iger is going to come in and undo his own work.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Mears is a business, and if they can lock in and guarantee an income stream from a stable source like TWDC, I promise they'll build that bridge back no matter how bad it was burned. You don't turn down guaranteed revenue in the hospitality and tourism industry, especially when you're facing a recession.

Going into recession??

…you better believe it.

And I bet mears was one of the more successful Orlando travel operation during the last recession…because of DME

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Kevin Mayer comes to mind. I know there were others, but the names elude me these days... And there were probably others we never really heard about that left because... Bob. But let's face it - Chapek as the bar for a CEO is about as low as you can get. It wouldn't take much to jump over it.

Kevin Mayer is a weapons-grade [butt]hole. He's uniquely unsuited to be the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Everyone hated him.

 

[monothingie]

Iger Part 2 Day 2: Conference Call with P&R about Genie+

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Iger Part 2 Day 2: Conference Call with P&R about Genie+

I need some time to parse the financial statements, but I saw somewhere it was reported that Genie+ alone is already more profitable than Cruise Line.

 

[wdwmagic]

Apple should be in DS with Disney only phone covers watch straps special mac book covers and screen savers that you can only get there, i think it would make sense, plus apple to look at the play pavilion see what they and imaginers can come up with , for me its a win win.i never understood why apple isn't in Disney springs.

Apple was very close to being in Disney Springs in the location that is now Ron Jon.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Kevin Mayer comes to mind. I know there were others, but the names elude me these days... And there were probably others we never really heard about that left because... Bob. But let's face it - Chapek as the bar for a CEO is about as low as you can get. It wouldn't take much to jump over it.

The other big ones were Jay Rasulo and Tom Staggs. All three were Strategic Planners. Being a Strategic Planner is below that low bar.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Kevin Mayer comes to mind. I know there were others, but the names elude me these days... And there were probably others we never really heard about that left because... Bob. But let's face it - Chapek as the bar for a CEO is about as low as you can get. It wouldn't take much to jump over it.

…the “tree of liberty” has to be refreshed with new blood from time to time.

One thing for sure is there will be ALOT of turnover. watch out for a big studio move too…

Discussion inbound

 

[HauntedPirate]

The other big ones were Jay Rasulo and Tom Staggs. All three were Strategic Planners.

Sounds like I may have read too many rosy stories about Mr. Mayer. But Staggs and Rasulo were two of the worst. I was happy when they left "to pursue other interests".

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I need some time to parse the financial statements, but I saw somewhere it was reported that Genie+ alone is already more profitable than Cruise Line.

I guess it’s possible…but Disney’s fleet is Tiny…they hold 10,000 people at one time for 3-7 days…

That’s a slow day at DAK

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Sounds like I may have read too many rosy stories about Mr. Mayer. But Staggs and Rasulo were two of the worst. I was happy when they left "to pursue other interests".

Staggs and rasulo lead back to Iger and his “more for less” 2004-present initiative.

Don’t shoot the messengers.

That being said…rasulo sucked.
I think staggs was a tad over criticized for what he was: a money guy. He could be part of a tandem but never a senior exec at Disney

 

[matt9112]

First sentence not a sentence
“their”
“Disenchanted”
“Hocus”
“were” not “was”
It’s not really even a sentence, but maybe throw a comma after atrocious.
“Marvel”
“Lucas”

Not being the grammar police, but hard to take the opinions expressed here seriously, as they have been expressed.

Grammar somehow dictates intellect and or knowledge of “insert” subject matter? Also leading with not trying to but than doing so anyway is a bad look.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Staggs and rasulo lead back to Iger and his “more for less” 2004-present initiative.

Don’t shoot the messengers.

That being said…rasulo sucked.
I think staggs was a tad over criticized for what he was: a money guy. He could be part of a tandem but never a senior exec at Disney

Rasulo is the gift that keeps on giving. Every time I see/hear/read "Disney Parks", I curse his name.

 

[JIMINYCR]

Just a wild thought,

DIS is a multi division business conglomerate.

Why does the CEO always need to be the face of a single division?

He doesn’t… it’s just the major focus on what’s the more relevant topic here so it seems that way. The entire package is taken into account by those responding to the company health and strength. If you had more info directed on all the Dis divisions you’d see the CEO receiving bad press from various directions. The parks stand out more among the general public.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Rasulo is the gift that keeps on giving. Every time I hear/read "Disney Parks", I curse his name.

…but can you imagine what it would cost to screen print TWO batches of ponchos?

 

[HauntedPirate]

…but can you imagine what it would cost to screen print TWO batches of ponchos?

Saved the company from bankruptcy with that move!