News TWDC Organizational Shakeup - Parks combined with Consumer Products

[HauntedPirate]

I get the dislike of Chapek, Studio IPs for the sake of Franchise extensions and upcharges galore (the upcharges would have happened under any of the recent Parks leaders). But again, he is the first person to own Parks to get projects actually approved and get construction moving in a long time. And a lot of it...staged in very short succession He has gotten Iger to open the wallet for items outside of Iger-driven projects (Shanghai, DCA-Redo, Pandora).

When the wallet was closed for years, and if guests were starting to complain about the Bob's favorite cash cow as a result (4 new rides in 12 years, and only one was an E-ticket, or so I'm told, I haven't been to AK in a few years now), it doesn't take a genius to figure out that money needed to be spent. I won't comment on how that money is being spent...

 

[ford91exploder]

When the wallet was closed for years, and if guests were starting to complain about the Bob's favorite cash cow as a result (4 new rides in 12 years, and only one was an E-ticket, or so I'm told, I haven't been to AK in a few years now), it doesn't take a genius to figure out that money needed to be spent. I won't comment on how that money is being spent...

Knight: He chose unwisely...

 

[the.dreamfinder]

As TWDC's recent decision is going on here, Tokyo Disneyland (OLC) is already hard at work with the taping of their 35th Anniversary commercial. Which said anniversary is just a month away.

Real talk: If WDW/DL’s social media feeds were devoted to characters doing silly things/pleasant reminders of a place you love instead of soccer mommy overplanning garbage, they’d have a lot more followers.

 

[brb1006]

Real talk: If WDW/DL’s social media feeds were devoted to characters doing silly things/pleasant reminders of a place you love instead of soccer mommy overplanning garbage, they’d have a lot more followers.

The Tokyo commercial reminds me of Disneyland Paris's 25th Anniversary character cavalcade during their 25th anniversary day.

 

[gsimpson]

Oh good, now we can expect even lower quality garbage from China being shoved at us with a premium price. Higher room prices, pay for parking, higher admission prices, "capacity" pricing (read: jack the prices up even more when crowded). Guess I know why Universal is having a record year and had seen larger increases in park attendance than Disney.

 

[brb1006]

More news related to this
https://www.laughingplace.com/w/new...iences-consumer-products-announces-structure/

 

[larryz]

So it looks like "Western Division" is everything except China and Japan.

 

[VJ]

As TWDC's recent decision is going on here, Tokyo Disneyland (OLC) is already hard at work with the taping of their 35th Anniversary commercial. Which said anniversary is just a month away.

What does this have to do with what's going on in the US?

 

[Rodan75]

More news related to this
https://www.laughingplace.com/w/new...iences-consumer-products-announces-structure/

This actually feels positive. Maybe more innovation coming directly from Imagineering, which would hopefully equate to products, games toys that feel more 'Authentically Disney" than some of the crap being produced today. It feels like a lot of the big licensees lately have gotten lazy (Hasbro, EA, Mattel) which is why I think that Consumer Products growth has slowed.

 

[MisterPenguin]

So it looks like "Western Division" is everything except China and Japan.

Both Divisions each have 3 parks...

CEO - Bog Iger

1. Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products - Bob Chapek
   1. Western Parks - Catherine Powell
      1. Paris - Catherine Powell (until a replacement is found)
      2. Orlando - George Kalogridis
      3. Anaheim - Josh D'Amaro
   2. Eastern Parks - Michael Colglazier
      1. Shangahi
      2. Hong Kong
      3. Japan
   3. Signature Experiences (DCL, DVC, Adventures, Aulani) - Jeff Vaje
   4. Global Product Management & Distribution (Retail, licensing, online, shopDisney) - Paul Gainer
   5. Disney Stores - Josh Silverman
   6. WDI & Development of consumer merch/apps - Bob Weis
2. Media Networks (TV) - Ben Sherwood (Disney/ABC) & James Pitaro (ESPN)
3. Studio Entertainment (Movies) - Alan Horn
   1. WD Animation Studios
   2. WD Studios
   3. Pixar Studios
   4. Marvel Studios
   5. LucasFilm Studio
   6. Disney Theatrical Group
   7. Disney Musical Group
4. Direct to Consumer & International (streaming) - Chariman, Kevin Mayer (previously, Chief Strategy Officer)
   1. Programming - Agnes Chu (previously Senior Vice President)
   2. BAMTECH (streaming platform for Disney and ESPN) - Michael Paull
   3. global advertising sales - Rita Ferro & Edward Erhardt (ESPN)
   4. content distribution - Janice Marinelli
   5. global distribution networks

 

[Andrew C]

Did someone already mention that the corporate Disney store/consumer products people moved their offices to the Glendale campus and into the WDI building? Lol.

 

[disney4life2008]

Out of curiosity, all the execs have a Disney black card right? Lol

 

[Stripes]

Did someone already mention that the corporate Disney store/consumer products people moved their offices to the Glendale campus and into the WDI building? Lol.

That's got to suck. From the photos I've seen WDI has a pretty garbage building. They really do deserve a better space.

 

[Captain Neo]

This is a wise move. Simplifies things and allows divisions to work better in perfect synchronization. Bob Weiss is still overseeing Imagineering and Chapek is very bullish on park investment & upgrades so everything is going to be fine.

 

[shortstop]

That's got to suck. From the photos I've seen WDI has a pretty garbage building. They really do deserve a better space.

WDI spans multiple buildings on the Glendale campus. I do believe they’re nicer on the inside than the outside.

 

[Stripes]

WDI spans multiple buildings on the Glendale campus. I do believe they’re nicer on the inside than the outside.

Well hopefully with the combination of WDI and DCP/Interactive WDI can move some people into their buildings on the GC3 campus. Those are nice!

 

[Neverland44]

Cruise ships most likely, also the Parks Blog and maybe special events that Disney does.

I think it's the new Star Wars attractions and hotel. It was referred to as the first of many new immersive experiences. That's just my opinion so don't blast me lol.

 

[Liberty6]

Both Divisions each have 3 parks...

Do you know if the Parks Line of Business structure is still around and who’s leading it? The group Joe Schott led before he went to Shanghai. It was the “Experience Integration” but I believe that divison was reorganized.

 

[larryz]

Both Divisions each have 3 parks...

I get it... you have to call it something...

But the idea of calling DLP and WDW "Western" parks when you're headquartered in California seems kind of disingenuous to me.

They could just as easily called the divisions "Asia" and "Everything Else."

 

[Andrew C]

I get it... you have to call it something...

But the idea of calling DLP and WDW "Western" parks when you're headquartered in California seems kind of disingenuous to me.

They could just as easily called the divisions "Asia" and "Everything Else."

In recent history, western Europe and countries in the Americas have always been "the west." Countries in Asia have always been "the east." Like, western culture and eastern culture. I think it is just as simple as that.