The Year Without a Chapek - The WDW News Today Podcast - Episode 13

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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I went on a cruise recently, Royal Caribbean, and I did so poorly in their casino that they have sent me two different offers for free cruises.

The moment I think where he becomes a joke, the moment when News Tonight every single Thursday has Bob Chapek jokes is when paid resort parking happens.

My main criticism of the Disney parks experience is that it really requires too much planning now.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Don't wake up at 7 AM to spam a button for boarding groups; consider putting your name in a lottery ahead of time.

✓If you're a first-timer, be prepared for a complex app and multiple layers of planning.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Complex planning required — Be prepared for a complex app and multiple layers of planning; it's not intuitive.

Boarding group system — Don't wake up early to spam a button; consider a lottery system instead.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat has happened since Bob Chapek was fired as CEO of Disney?

QWhat has gotten better or worse in Disney parks and resorts since Chapek left?

QWho might be the next CEO of Disney?

YouTube Video Description↓

Bob Chapek ran Disney parks for 5 years, and developed a bad reputation among fans as a cost cutter willing to take shortcuts at the expense of the guest experience. In 2022, when he was made CEO of the Walt Disney Company, it didn't take the broader audience long to have similar thoughts about him. Finally, he was fired in November of 2022. Company. Are things better now? Are there things that are worse? Tom and Eric discuss. 👉EXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! https://patreon.com/wdwnt 📣 FOLLOW US! 📣 WEBSITE: https://wdwnt.com FACEBOOK: https://fb.com/WDWNewsToday INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wdwnt TWITTER / X: https://twitter.com/WDWNT #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks #DisneyNews CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:08 - WIGS 00:02:26 - Park Candy 00:04:46 - Christmas plans 00:09:14 - What's happened since Bob Chapek was fired? 00:14:19 - Bob Iger returns 00:26:58 - What did and didn't come back after Covid 00:31:41 - Galaxy's Edge 00:38:47 - Avengers Campus 00:41:37 - Things that get cut from projects 00:48:33 - Parks and Resorts 00:59:46 - Studios and Disney+ 01:09:04 - Gambling 01:11:14 - Consumer Products 01:12:20 - Bob Iger and the future 01:18:44 - Outro 🏰 A Disney fan’s hub for all Walt Disney news today! If you’re looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then you’re in the right place. The magic is just a click away! 🚀 For over 16 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney – news, podcasts, radio, and video. We've had a blast sharing our love for Disney, and it's all thanks to our dedicated audience that we're now the best website for Disney Parks News worldwide.