6 major announcements that came out of Bob Igerโs last Disney shareholder meeting
Iger will formally pass the torch to the companyโs new CEO, Bob Chapek. Iger stepped down from his role as the Walt Disney Co. CEO in February 2020, citing a proper time for transition. He addressed shareholders in his last meeting, saying he knows Chapek will continue to make Disney the magical company itโs known to be. Disney cruises could come back this fallAdDuring the question and answer portion, a shareholder asked for a timeline for Disney cruises. Walt Disney Worldโs 50th AnniversaryThe most magical place on earth is preparing for its 50th-anniversary celebration.
Floridaโs theme park industry is bouncing back faster than most statesโ, IAPPA study says
The study, conducted by an IAPPA historian, uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and compares employment numbers from 2019 and 2020. IAPPA found the attractions and theme park industry experienced an employment loss five times more than the average employment loss across all other industries. The IAPPA study specifically compares Florida and California as both states have similar attractions. The Employment Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Attractions Industry, IAPPA. Yet, the study notes, Floridaโs theme park and attractions industry hasnโt fully recovered and likely wonโt until 2022.