Disney sticking to hiring freeze under Bob Iger
The returning CEO also touched on the "Don't Gay Say" backlash and the planned Imagineering move to Florida.
Disney swaps Bobs: Chapek out, Iger back in as CEO
Chapek had succeeded Iger as CEO in February 2020 and had been given a three-year contract extension this past summer.
Theme park news: Disney World trams returning / Small World update / Next Disney chair
In a change from recent Disney World policies, the resort is bringing back a free service without making it an extra charge.
Theme park news: Biden coming to Hall of Presidents / Disney exec pay restored amid mass layoffs / Dorney Park vaccines
Disney did not say how long the Hall of Presidents refurbishment would last.
California holding off theme park reopening guidelines as battle with Disney heats up
After weeks of demanding guidelines be released, theme park operators asked for a delay and further discussion with the state of California.
Park notes: Universal Orlando survey hints at coronavirus rules / Disney World NBA rumors
The options in the survey included everything from limiting park capacity to requiring guests to pass a rapid COVID-19 tests before entering.
Disney coronavirus notes: Temperature checks? / Furloughs coming for union members
For unionized Disney World workers, it's not a question of if they get furloughed, but when and under what terms.
Disney parks chief Bob Chapek replacing Bob Iger as Disney CEO
Chapek will be a controversial choice among diehard Disney fans due to his reputation for focusing on budgets over guest experience at Disney parks.
Disney World annual pass prices hiked by up to 7 percent
The biggest price hikes are on the Platinum and Platinum Plus annual passes for out-of-state guests, with prices remaining the same for Florida residents.