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POSTED Tue, 04/05/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tom Staggs Leaving The Walt Disney Company

Tom Staggs, the man who many thought was the heir apparent to Disney CEO Bob Iger, has announced that he's leaving The Walt Disney Company after 26 years. The announcement was a shock to many in entertainment and business, and also sent the company's stock tumbling Monday afternoon.

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 Wed, 05/14/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Expansion of Shanghai Disney Resort to be Accelerated to Increase Park Capacity

The Walt Disney Company has reached an agreement with its joint venture partner in China to accelerate the expansion of the Shanghai Disney Resort.

The increased investment agreement with Shanghai Shendi Group will be used for attractions, entertainment, and other offerings to increase capacity at the theme park. Most of the additional construction should be completed by opening day.

POSTED Mon, 05/05/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Officially Opens to Magic Kingdom Guests on May 28

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has an official opening date at the Magic Kingdom.

The final piece of the New Fantasyland expansion will open to guests on May 28.

The date was announced at a media event that featured a preview and official dedication of the new coaster.

POSTED Fri, 07/26/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Magic Band Technology Possibly Boosting Guest Spending at Walt Disney World

A few weeks ago we reported on the new accessories available for the Magic Bands currently being tested by some guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. While one might expect a boost in spending thanks to the fun accessories, it appears that the technology behind the bands is also boosting spending by guests.

POSTED Fri, 07/12/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs Comments on ‘Star Wars’ Rumors

We've all heard the 'Star Wars' rumors floating about the galaxy recently - that Disney is building Star Wars Land at Hollywood Studios, that there is going to be a Mos Eisely-themed restaurant in the area, and that Star Tours could get an overhaul in connection with the project.

POSTED Fri, 04/12/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Buzz Price Honored with a Window on Main Street, U.S.A in Disneyland

Earlier this week, Harrison "Buzz" Price received what Tom Staggs, Chairman of the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts calls "the highest honor from Disney Parks and Resorts" - a window on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland.

POSTED Wed, 09/21/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Animal Kingdom Will Be Home For Future AVATAR Project

At a press conference yesterday, Bob Iger and Tom Staggs announced that Disney and the folks that brought you AVATAR have formed a "long-term creative partnership" that will include bringing the movie's fantasy world to Disney's Animal Kingdom.

POSTED Sun, 07/10/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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More Executive Changes for Disney Parks

There have been more recent changes going on in the executive management world of the Disney Parks. Recently, we told you about the retirement of Disney exec Al Weiss. In the wake of his departure, two other Disney executives have been promoted.

POSTED Thu, 06/23/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Executive Al Weiss To Retire

Al Weiss, the president of worldwide operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will be retiring from that role immediately after thirty-nine years of service. The decision was annouced through a letter distributed to Disney employees yesterday afternoon.

Weiss was eigtheen years old when he began his career with Disney as a worker in the Magic Kingdom. Over the years, he's held more than twenty jobs with the company including finance manager and vice president of resort operations support. He also served as president of Disney world from 1994 - 2005.

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POSTED Wed, 04/22/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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What It Took to Bring MyMagic+ and Magic Bands to the Walt Disney World Resort

It's a story filled with drama, intrigue, cast changes, and outrageous budgets. Think we're talking about the latest blockbuster film from Disney? Not even close. We're talking about the story behind MyMagic+ and Magic Bands and how the way we all experience Walt Disney World Resort has changed in the past few years.

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.

POSTED Wed, 01/09/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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MyMagic+ Set to Roll Out at Walt Disney World

Earlier this week Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Tom Staggs, offered fans a glimpse into the future. The details of the $1 billion NextGen program have been much speculated over the past few years, but it's about to begin a major roll out to the public and "push the boundaries of the [Walt Disney World] guest experience."