News Chapek FIRED, Iger New CEO

[fgmnt]

To who? Does somebody think they are entitled to something?

I assume there are some credulous cast members who thought the CEO returning to the castle on a white horse actually meant something.

 

[Disney Glimpses]

He seems to know less about what Disney is doing then people on these boards. So odd.

This is kinda why I didn't really even pay attention to this Town Hall. They are all prepared ahead of time, softball questions with vague answers. Pointless, really.

 

[Casper Gutman]

To who? Does somebody think they are entitled to something?

No one has to be “entitled” to anything for public statements to be disingenuous (although yes, employees are entitled to some degree of honesty from management). He didn’t need to give this town hall. He chose to do so and then dissemble. It’s part of his “blame his own policies on Chapek even as he continues them while posing as a reformer” tour.

 

[Disone]

He seems to know less about what Disney is doing then people on these boards. So odd.

Well, unlike the people on these boards, he has incredible power to make very impactful decisions about the things we are discussing. I think he's just being cautious not to lead one way or another.

I can understand not wanting to make any bold proclamations like, there will be no layoffs, I have a plan to get reedy Creek back, or other such similar bold statements when you've only been back at the helm for a week.

 

[Disone]

I assume there are some credulous cast members who thought the CEO returning to the castle on a white horse actually meant something.

Oh it absolutely means something..... Time will tell exactly what.

 

[JoeCamel]

No one has to be “entitled” to anything for public statements to be disingenuous (although yes, employees are entitled to some degree of honesty from management). He didn’t need to give this town hall. He chose to do so and then dissemble. It’s part of his “blame his own policies on Chapek even as he continues them while posing as a reformer” tour.

Town halls are usually about listening to the people, this isn't D23

Not just my opinion

 

[mightynine]

He seems to know less about what Disney is doing then people on these boards. So odd.

Well, he hasn't called me for an update, but I understand he's been busy.

 

[monothingie]

This is kinda why I didn't really even pay attention to this Town Hall. They are all prepared ahead of time, softball questions with vague answers. Pointless, really.

His hands are just as dirty as Chapeks in what’s happened since he “left”.

Honestly, my take is that all the non-answers are answers…

 

[Disone]

Should also be noted that when asked about the future of park reservation system he said he will defer to Josh on that.

Iger acknowledged there's a lot of negative feedback about the part reservation system but he also said some people have positive feedback.

I mean I suppose someone somewhere likes it. I just haven't met that person.

Either way, I hope Josh listens to what the majority of guests are saying about it..... Fingers crossed. Ball is in Josh's court now.....

 

[VJ]

Either way, I hope Josh listens to what the majority of guests are saying about it..... Fingers crossed. Ball is in Josh's court now.....

he's the one who implemented it and championed it.

 

[WaltsTreasureChest]

Josh is another one. Only reason why he gets away with what he does is because he has a big smile on his face

 

[Casper Gutman]

Should also be noted that when asked about the future of park reservation system he said he will defer to Josh on that.

Iger acknowledged there's a lot of negative feedback about the part reservation system but he also said some people have positive feedback.

I mean I suppose someone somewhere likes it. I just haven't met that person.

Either way, I hope Josh listens to what the majority of guests are saying about it..... Fingers crossed. Ball is in Josh's court now.....

Josh will recommend what Iger tells him to recommend. This will likely be to keep the park reservation system in some form while making minor changes around the edges to placate guests and give them hope for future changes that will likely never come.

Crowd manipulation was IGERS alternative to capacity increases. He spent billions on it. It’s absolutely integral to his business philosophy as it pertains to the park.

 

[JoeCamel]

Josh is another one. Only reason why he gets away with what he does is because he has a big smile on his face

And skinny jeans

 

[CaptinEO]

Josh will recommend what Iger tells him to recommend. This will likely be to keep the park reservation system in some form while making minor changes around the edges to placate guests and give them hope for future changes that will likely never come.

Crowd manipulation was IGERS alternative to capacity increases. He spent billions on it. It’s absolutely integral to his business philosophy as it pertains to the park.

Yep. Department heads work for the CEO, CEO works for the board and investors. Josh's job is create the results Iger expects.

I keep laughing at the notion that people think there's some kind of sleeper executive trying to give the customers better value.

Executives work to get money for the company. Genie+ is making them money. The confusion and annoyance it causes to guests ensures it continues to make money. When that stops then they can take it away. It is making them a lot of money, why would they remove it?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Josh is another one. Only reason why he gets away with what he does is because he has a big smile on his face

Mickey Mouse has a big smile on his face. So, just what is he getting away with?

 

[Casper Gutman]

Mickey Mouse has a big smile on his face. So, just what is he getting away with?

If Mickey actually existed, I would absolutely not trust him to as CEO. Bugs Bunny would be even worse. I think Donald has a sort of hard-headed directness that might suit the role if he could control his anger issues. He'd need a strong communications team, of course.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

If Mickey actually existed, I would absolutely not trust him to as CEO. Bugs Bunny would be even worse. I think Donald has a sort of hard-headed directness that might suit the role if he could control his anger issues. He'd need a strong communications team, of course.

Daisy Duck is by far the most qualified candidate. Ruthless, fashionable, smarter than Donald.

 

[dmw]

Daisy Duck is by far the most qualified candidate. Ruthless, fashionable, smarter than Donald.

I would vote for Uncle Scrooge McDuck.

 

[Grumpy4196]

I would vote for Uncle Scrooge McDuck.

We just got rid of penny pinching Uncle Scrooge

 

[TwilightZone]

This "no marketing" for SW is becoming the latest ridiculous myth. Here in LA, there are billboards, bus shelters, ads on multiple channels throughout this weekend (Disney owned and others), theater chain emails, social media, trailers before BP, etc.

There is broad marketing support for this title.

The suggestion that Disney launched a $180M tentpole movie in over 4,000 theaters over a holiday weekend without any marketing support may be one of the most ridiculous comments I've ever heard.

Now, did Disney test screen it and realize they have a complete disaster on their hands and pull back some spend? Absolutely, but to pretend this release is not supported by a marketing campaign is just rationalizing a complete audience rejection of the title.

Marketing is more than just ads. Disney used to synergize (and still do) in a way where they would use more than just ads alone. They had toys, shirts, accessories in stores. A meet and greet at the parks (or in some more extreme cases, temporary makeovers of certain areas, such as the giant inflatable chicken little at DCA). A Disney channel movie surfers promo (and some other Disney channel plugins).

Strange world has none of this, nada, zip, zilch.