Bob Iger to step down

[disneyland_is_magic]

The bigger question is who takes Bob Chapek’s job.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Meh...Tom Staggs was robbed

 

[Wild4Walt]

I seem to recall that Iger wanted to do this a lot earlier, but was convinced to stay longer...the announcement does seem sudden, but maybe we wanted to get the final clock running?

I remember this too, although I thought he'd stick around at least until 2022.

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

It's too bad Iger won't be there for the 50th next year. Bummer.

 

[rteetz]

I seem to recall that Iger wanted to do this a lot earlier, but was convinced to stay longer...the announcement does seem sudden, but maybe we wanted to get the final clock running?

Yes Iger has wanted to retire several times. He was bound by the Fox deal to stay with the company until 2021. He is still doing that with this move.

 

[Tonyz]

5:30pm live interview with Iger on MSNBC. Tune in!

You sure it's MSNBC?

 

[Tonyz]

Actually, don't have to wait til next week for Pete's reaction--just head over to the DCL group on facebook where he posted it!

Can someone provide a link or cut-and-paste? I ain't got no fancy Facebook.

 

[rteetz]

It's too bad Iger won't be there for the 50th next year. Bummer.

Iger has never really had a huge interest in stuff like this for the parks. He will still be Chairman into 2021 too.

 

[rteetz]

You sure it's MSNBC?

CNBC right now

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

CNBC right now

Thanks teetz. The article said MSNBC that's why I stated that channel.

 

[mcd2745]

Can we look forward to the return of cabanas in Tomorrowland? This time, though, each one will be designed to a different IP.

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

Can we look forward to the return of cabanas in Tomorrowland? This time, though, each one will be designed to a different IP.

hahaha!

 

[jcb]

I half expected Mr. Iger to show up on tonight's debate stage.

 

[Tonyz]

What was the FB post where people were saying Pete was giving his opinion on this?

 

[Lothlórien]

what do people not like about Bob Chapek? I'm not familiar with him?

Cast are not very fond of him. He is responsible for less hours, budget cuts and job cuts.

 

[metsjetsfan]

Chapek was picked to execute on Igers strategy and stay loyal to it. If Choosing a ceo based on that premise is the right choice that would be a different question.

 

[Lindsey17]

This really does suck. I'm already maxed out on budget and we stick to value resorts. I can only imagine the pricing and even further slip in CM/Guest interactions. Ugh I just rediscovered my love for Disney as an adult so I'm so worried about what the next chapter is going to look like. I wonder who will take Chapek's position? Obviously I think most fans are hopeful it will be Josh D'Amaro, but he hasn't been in this current position all that long so will they really do that so quickly?

 

[GreatLakes]

Nothing Bob Chapek has done in the parks wasn't at the direction, or at the very least with the blessing, of Bob Iger. He wasn't unilaterally making cuts unless his direction from the top was to make those cuts, reduce those hours, and staff with less full time employees.

 

[SaintsManiac]

What was the FB post where people were saying Pete was giving his opinion on this?

I'd like to know, too. I am not about to join a DCL Facebook group.

 

[mcd2745]

I'd like to know, too. I am not about to join a DCL Facebook group.

He just linked to the story and simply said "We are all monumentally screwed"