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CNBC reporting insiders predicting Iger returns as CEO in 2022

 

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CNBC Reports Prediction of Bob Iger Returning as Disney CEO in 2022

CNBC has released an article that asked 10 media executives to offer up predictions for the industry in 2022. One of the predictions that they reported on was that Bob Iger would return as Disney CEO in 2022.

According to one anonymous executive, there are internal wagers that Iger will return as Disney CEO in 2022 amidst sliding stock price and stagnant Disney+ growth.

The premise of the CNBC article is that of significant predictions. While it might be easy to dismiss the article as nonsense, it’s unlikely that the prediction simply came from an angle of clickbait. We imagine that there is some substance behind the prediction.

 

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Walt Disney World Resort's 13th white rhino calf thriving at Disney's Animal Kingdom

This baby marks the third white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the past 13 months.

 

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New Shuttle Service from MCO to Disney called The Sunshine Flyer Starting in 2022

Transportation Management Services (TMS) announced today the launch of The Sunshine Flyer, a themed motorcoach bus experience that will transport guests from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World® Resorts. Offering a convenient and cost-effective mode of transportation, The Sunshine Flyer will allow guests to start the magic of their Disney vacation from the moment they step off the plane.

• The buses are designed on the exterior to look like old-fashioned locomotives or passenger cars
• Staff will be dressed as 1920’s rail conductors and engineers
• The buses will have entertainment throughout the trip
• Ticket pre-sales begin on December 20, and service will begin on February 1, 2022
• Website: https://sunshineflyer.com/

ETA:
There is also a charity component to the launch of the service in honor of Disney’s 50th anniversary:

• For the first 50 days of service, 50% of Sunshine Flyer ticket sales will be donated to Make-A-Wish Central & Northern Florida.
• Make-A-Wish children and their families will receive complimentary service from the Sunshine Flyer for their Disney wishes indefinitely

 

[Garyjames220]

New Shuttle Service from MCO to Disney called The Sunshine Flyer Starting in 2022

Transportation Management Services (TMS) announced today the launch of The Sunshine Flyer, a themed motorcoach bus experience that will transport guests from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World® Resorts. Offering a convenient and cost-effective mode of transportation, The Sunshine Flyer will allow guests to start the magic of their Disney vacation from the moment they step off the plane.

• The buses are designed on the exterior to look like old-fashioned locomotives or passenger cars
• Staff will be dressed as 1920’s rail conductors and engineers
• The buses will have entertainment throughout the trip
• Ticket pre-sales begin on December 20, and service will begin on February 1, 2022

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how do u pay. Do u just add on to package with Disney direct

 

[bsmcneil]

New Shuttle Service from MCO to Disney called The Sunshine Flyer Starting in 2022

Transportation Management Services (TMS) announced today the launch of The Sunshine Flyer, a themed motorcoach bus experience that will transport guests from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World® Resorts. Offering a convenient and cost-effective mode of transportation, The Sunshine Flyer will allow guests to start the magic of their Disney vacation from the moment they step off the plane.

• The buses are designed on the exterior to look like old-fashioned locomotives or passenger cars
• Staff will be dressed as 1920’s rail conductors and engineers
• The buses will have entertainment throughout the trip
• Ticket pre-sales begin on December 20, and service will begin on February 1, 2022

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Grumble grumble. This sounds awesome (arrive a little too early and I'm wary of banking on it for a return trip to MCO). But it does sound fun for my kiddos...

ETA: the video really looks great and safe for the kiddos!

 

[Garyjames220]

New Shuttle Service from MCO to Disney called The Sunshine Flyer Starting in 2022

Transportation Management Services (TMS) announced today the launch of The Sunshine Flyer, a themed motorcoach bus experience that will transport guests from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World® Resorts. Offering a convenient and cost-effective mode of transportation, The Sunshine Flyer will allow guests to start the magic of their Disney vacation from the moment they step off the plane.

• The buses are designed on the exterior to look like old-fashioned locomotives or passenger cars
• Staff will be dressed as 1920’s rail conductors and engineers
• The buses will have entertainment throughout the trip
• Ticket pre-sales begin on December 20, and service will begin on February 1, 2022

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it tells you the pre sales starts today but doesn’t tell you how you can purchase it

 

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it tells you the pre sales starts today but doesn’t tell you how you can purchase it

It's a 3rd party company and you book through their website.

https://sunshineflyer.com/

 

[bsmcneil]

it tells you the pre sales starts today but doesn’t tell you how you can purchase it

It is weird that so many places picked up their PR but several didn't include this. https://sunshineflyer.com/

 

[mrsap]

Disney’s “Encanto” Featurette Released Ahead of December 24th, 2021 Disney+ Launch

 

[Garyjames220]

It is weird that so many places picked up their PR but several didn't include this. https://sunshineflyer.com/

thanks

so is this the new transport that Disney recommends or is Disney going to come out with something

I thought Disney would have had something and then you just add it to package

i thought mears connect was the new one

 

[Gusey]

thanks

so is this the new transport that Disney recommends or is Disney going to come out with something

I thought Disney would have had something and then you just add it to package

Disney washed their hands of transport from MCO to Disney World . This is a replacement service to Disney Express that has nothing to do with Disney by Mears. The only way Disney will advertise this service would be if they made money from promoting it I'd expect the return of Minnie Vans transporting people from MCO before Disney goes back to this

 

[bsmcneil]

thanks

so is this the new transport that Disney recommends or is Disney going to come out with something

I thought Disney would have had something and then you just add it to package

I have no insider knowledge at all. None.

That said, I can't imagine Disney would come out with anything at this point. It's way too late, too many capital costs that wouldn't really make sense for them, etc. They may end up recommending someone but it seems like they're so far happy to sit out this group vs. Mears Connect (which has had a jump start on getting the word out but their materials have been considerably less put together, to me, than this). Mears Connect will start in January, whereas Sunshine Flyer starts a month later (it also sounds like this has been something that has semi-existed but not in this format? But that's just me trying to read up on their history, etc).

 

[Gusey]

Disney washed their hands of transport from MCO to Disney World . This is another replacement service to Disney Express that has nothing to do with Disney. The only way Disney will advertise this service would be if they made money from promoting it I'd expect the return of Minnie Vans transporting people from MCO before Disney goes back to this

 

[Garyjames220]

I have no insider knowledge at all. None.

That said, I can't imagine Disney would come out with anything at this point. It's way too late, too many capital costs that wouldn't really make sense for them, etc. They may end up recommending someone but it seems like they're so far happy to sit out this group vs. Mears Connect (which has had a jump start on getting the word out but their materials have been considerably less put together, to me, than this). Mears Connect will start in January, whereas Sunshine Flyer starts a month later (it also sounds like this has been something that has semi-existed but not in this format? But that's just me trying to read up on their history, etc).

ah well looks like I’ll book this. Less hassle than trying to get car seats in taxis

I guess a one year old doesn’t need a car seat on this as it’s a shuttle?

 

[bsmcneil]

Disney’s “Encanto” Featurette Released Ahead of December 24th, 2021 Disney+ Launch

I can't express this enough to folks - Encanto is just amazing. My kids are not Disney music-loving kids (or even really big fans of Disney movies, if I'm being totally honest). They will not stop listening to the soundtrack (even before seeing it) and once they saw it on Friday (in 3D, which was beautiful - I've seen it in a regular theater and then in 3D), they really can't stop. My oldest (8 - almost 9) high-fived me during the movie (the 5 year old got as bored as a 5 year old gets during a movie but generally enjoyed it as much as the candy). Two boys who are asking for Mirabel books, toys, and clothes (and Antonio and Bruno). I'll admit - I haven't bought a movie in ages (w/ Netflix, D+, etc - it doesn't occur to me and we're not big movie people). I'll plan to buy this the moment it's available.

 

[bsmcneil]

ah well looks like I’ll book this. Less hassle than trying to get car seats in taxis

I guess a one year old doesn’t need a car seat on this as it’s a shuttle?

Friend, for that I would direct you to this re: Florida statute (the last line seems to be what you're asking about) and simply say that I understand families make decisions about their transportation; and, I'd encourage you to do whatever you could to make sure you're safely making it to a great vacation. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes...ute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.613.html

I felt really happy to see that they had an easy system for carseats and hope that proves helpful to a lot of families who are looking for that. I personally plan to take boosters for my 5 and 8 year olds.

 

[Garyjames220]

Friend, for that I would direct you to this re: Florida statute (the last line seems to be what you're asking about) and simply say that I understand families make decisions about their transportation; and, I'd encourage you to do whatever you could to make sure you're safely making it to a great vacation. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes...ute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.613.html

I felt really happy to see that they had an easy system for carseats and hope that proves helpful to a lot of families who are looking for that. I personally plan to take boosters for my 5 and 8 year olds.

so I am meant to use car seats in Orlando even on a shuttle?

surly not. I have seen young children all the time on Disney shuttles to parks etc

 

[jpeterson]

I have no insider knowledge at all. None.

That said, I can't imagine Disney would come out with anything at this point. It's way too late, too many capital costs that wouldn't really make sense for them, etc. They may end up recommending someone but it seems like they're so far happy to sit out this group vs. Mears Connect (which has had a jump start on getting the word out but their materials have been considerably less put together, to me, than this). Mears Connect will start in January, whereas Sunshine Flyer starts a month later (it also sounds like this has been something that has semi-existed but not in this format? But that's just me trying to read up on their history, etc).

I wouldn't be shocked if they partner with someone as a preferred vendor. Maybe even allow booking from their website. But it would be all third party service.

 

[bsmcneil]

I wouldn't be shocked if they partner with someone as a preferred vendor. Maybe even allow booking from their website. But it would be all third party service.

I think that makes sense. Pre-DME, I had only ever driven - so, I didn't know how actively they pumped up Mears back when that was a primary mode. I did see (in case folks haven't dug too deeply) that Sunshine Flyer said they hoped to introduce baggage assistance this summer. I guess it's my hope (without knowing all of the details) that a little competition might benefit us (guests) - I was nervous with Mears's language about "introductory pricing" and a lack of details. I recognize substance counts more than style - but they were leaving me a little bit wanting on the style (in part because I got the sense they felt like they had a relatively captive audience).