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The Walt Disney Company Announces Semi-Annual Cash Dividend

If you own shares in The Walt Disney Company, listen up! The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has announced a cash dividend of $0.71 per share for the second half of the fiscal year 2015. The dividend will be payable January 11, 2016 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on December 14.

POSTED Tue, 07/07/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Christine M. McCarthy Named Chief Financial Officer at The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company has named Christine M. McCarthy the Chief Financial Officer, replacing Jay Rasulo who recently announced that he was resigning from the company. The promotion makes McCarthy the company's first female CFO and the most senior female executive in company history.

POSTED Mon, 06/29/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Declares Cash Dividend for Shareholders

If you're a shareholder with The Walt Disney Company we have a bit of news that you'll like to hear. The company has declared a cash dividend of 66 cents per share for the first six month of fiscal year 2015, payable July 29.

POSTED Wed, 06/03/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Jay Rasulo, Disney’s Chief Financial Officer, Stepping Down at End of June

The Walt Disney Company's chief financial officer Jay Rasulo will step down at the end of the month according to CEO Bob Iger. Rasulo was passed over for the chief operating officer job back in February when that position went to Tom Staggs.

POSTED Mon, 02/09/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Bob Iger Says Plans for ‘Star Wars’ Presence at Disney Theme Parks to be Announced Later this Year

While there's no concrete news about how Disney is going to grow the Star Wars presence in its theme parks around the world, there is a lot of speculation. Disney CEO Bob Iger fueled that speculation last week during a call with Wall Street analysts when he said there is a "fair amount of design and development taking place" to increase Star Wars presence in "multiple locations."

POSTED Sat, 02/07/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Names Tom Staggs Chief Operating Officer

The Walt Disney Company has named Tom Staggs the Chief Operating Officer. Staggs was the Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and will continue to lead the Parks and Resorts division while also working in his new role. A successor is expected to be named to take over the Parks and Resorts division at a later date.

POSTED Wed, 02/04/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Confirms ‘Star Wars’ Episodes 8 and 9

With 10 months left until Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in theaters, fans have been wondering about plans for Episodes 8 and 9 in the franchise. Well, you can wonder no more. Bob Iger, Disney's Chairman and CEO has confirmed plans for Star Wars Episodes 8 and 9 to complete this new trilogy of Star Wars films.

POSTED Thu, 12/18/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Unveils Collectible Shareholder Certificate

The Walt Disney Company stopped issuing paper stock certificates to shareholders back in 2013, but the company has recently unveiled an all-new collectible shareholder certificate.

This new collectible certificate celebrates 90 years of The Walt Disney Company and is only available to current shareholders.

POSTED Mon, 12/15/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Increases Annual Cash Dividend by 34 Percent

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has declared an annual cash dividend of $1.15 per share. This dividend is 34 percent higher, or 29 cents more, than the previous year.

POSTED Fri, 11/14/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings for Fiscal 2014

The Walt Disney Company has released its fiscal year 2014 fourth quarter and year-end earnings and the report showed an 8 percent increase in revenue to a record $48.8 billion and a 22 percent increase in income to a record $47.5 billion.

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POSTED Mon, 04/20/2020 - 06:01 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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What's Been Going On In The Vacation Kingdom

The Walt Disney Company, like companies all around the world right now, is reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of its business. The truth is that there isn't a lot anyone knows for sure when it comes to re-opening the Disney Parks. Until then though, I've rounded up a few reliable articles that offer a glimpse into what's been going on down at our beloved Vacation Kingdom.

POSTED Thu, 04/18/2019 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World News Round-up for April 18th, 2019

Hop on down to Walt Disney World where you'll find an explosion of springtime wonder and Easter activities for the whole family!

POSTED Mon, 06/13/2016 - 20:08 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Mourns With The World Over Tragic Attack At Orlando Night Club

Today we at Walt Disney World for Grown-ups join the world in mourning for the lives lost in a senseless act of hate an violence. An early Sunday morning mass shooting at Orlando's Pulse nightclub in downtown left at least 50 dead and dozens more injured. Pulse is a popular hang out for Orlando's theme park employees and the victims included at least one Walt Disney World, and two Universal Orlando Resort cast members.

POSTED Sat, 08/15/2015 - 19:51 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Star Wars Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

No longer just a rumor, we're thrilled to share that Bob Iger announced at D23 that Star Wars Land will be coming to both the Disneyland Resort in California, and Walt Disney World in Florida!

Are you ready for Star Wars Land!?

POSTED Wed, 10/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Bob Iger to Remain Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Through June 30, 2018

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has extended the contract of Chairman and CEO Bob Iger through June 30, 2018.

Iger has been at the helm of The Walt Disney Company since 2005.

Under Iger's leadership Disney has acquired Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel. The company has also seen an expansion of its parks and resorts around the world, including the opening next year of Shanghai Disneyland.

POSTED Tue, 12/24/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney Company Raises Annual Dividend by 15 Percent

The Walt Disney Company announced that it is raising its annual dividend by 15 percent to 86 cents from 75 cents.

This boost comes after the company's third consecutive year of record net income, earnings per share, and revenue.

The dividend is payable on January 16, 2014 to shareholders of record on December 16. It is the 58th consecutive dividend payment to shareholders according to the company.

POSTED Tue, 07/09/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Bob Iger Remains Disney’s CEO and Chairman through June 2016

Bob Iger will continue to helm The Walt Disney Company through June 2016 as Chairman and CEO. This is a change from his original contract which called for him to retire as CEO in April 2015 and transition to the role of executive chairman.

Iger has been CEO of the company since September 30, 2005, and during his tenure has overseen the acquisition of Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, in addition to theme park and resort renovations. In 2012, Iger was paid nearly $40.2 million.

POSTED Mon, 02/04/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Respondes to Inquires About MyMagic+

Disney CEO Bob Iger responded to inquires from Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on privacy concerns related to the upcoming MyMagic+ roll out that we discussed here last week.

POSTED Mon, 01/28/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus Questions Disney on MyMagic+

Last week Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger received a letter from the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, Edward Markey, (D- Mass). The letter called the company on the carpet and demanded answers to seven multi-part questions about the collection of personal date from guests, with a focus on youth.