In a shocking turn, Disney has revealed that COO Tom Staggs, the heir apparent to CEO Bob Iger, will be leaving the company. Staggs is set to leave Disney as of May 6, 2016, but he is going to stay on the through the remainder of the fiscal year which ends in September. During that […]
Tom Staggs Promoted To Disney COO – Now Number One Position To Succeed Bob Iger
February 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disney’s longtime veteran Thomas O. Staggs has been promoted by the company to be their new Chief Operating Officer or COO. This, in turn, puts him at the number two position with Disney and makes him the ideal candidate to succeed Bob Iger as Disney’s CEO once his contract expires in mid-2018. Per Disney: BURBANK, […]
Permits Filed For Soundstage One at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Big Disney Execs Present Today
September 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Well, it’s time to let the rumors start flying, but this could be something big. There are some big Disney names over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this afternoon, and they’re taking looks around the current Pixar Place to seemingly brainstorm. On this same day, it’s been revealed that permits have been filed for the soundstage […]
Tom Wolber, Head of Walt Disney World Operations and Transportation Leaving For Disneyland Paris
August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Tom Wolber, the Senior Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort Operations and Transportation is leaving for Disneyland Paris. It was announced on Aug. 1, 2014, that there was going to be a bit of movement around the world in Disney operations. As announced on Friday, Tom Wolber will be taking up the role of […]
Nick Franklin, Disney MyMagic+ Executive Leader, Leaving Company
May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Nick Franklin, the senior Walt Disney Co. Parks Executive who was the overseer in the development of Disney’s billion-dollar MyMagic+ Next Generation technology is leaving the company, per the Orlando Sentinel: Nick Franklin, the executive vice president for next generation experience at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will leave Disney in July, according to people […]
Date Set For Extra FASTPass+ Selections and Park Hopping
April 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Three weeks ago, Tom Staggs – Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts – stated that MyMagic+ would be getting some upgrades soon. He stated that guests would soon be able to get more than three FASTPass+ selections in a day and also park hop with them, and now Disney has released the date for […]
Disney’s Tom Staggs speaks on an update to the Disney Wonder
October 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The first sailing of the reimagined Disney Magic took place this past week, and I was fortunate enough to be on board for my ninth overall Disney Cruise Line trip, but my first aboard this particular ship. It was a great experience and one that won’t ever be forgotten for a number of reasons, but […]
