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Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force

Bob Iger, Executive Chairman for The Walt Disney Company, has been named by California Governor Gavin Newsom to an 80-person task force that is being charged with developing economic strategies to aid in the recovery caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Iger is joined on the panel by several other well known executives, including Apple CEO Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Again Earns Its Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation

Despite the theme parks and resorts being closed right now, the teams at Disney’s Animal Kingdom continue to provide expert care to the creatures that live there. To that end, both Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge recently completed their accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) once again. According to the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Again Earns Its Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation

Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 1st Quarter of 2020 Released

To remain exempt from major inspection, Central Florida theme parks must list all of their quarterly incidents and injuries with the state. This quarter’s report (January – March 2020) covers a total of 8 incidents/injuries with 4 belonging to Disney, 1 to Universal, 1 to SeaWorld, and 2 to Busch Gardens. Only incidents or illnesses resulting in Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 1st Quarter of 2020 Released

Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half

Due to theme park closures and other COVID-19 related travel cancellations, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is anticipating half the number of travelers will pass through the terminal in fiscal 2020, compared to last year. According the Phil Brown, the airport’s CEO, they estimate 25 million passengers will use MCO by the end of the fiscal Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half

Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

The Walt Disney Company has added CEO Bob Chapek to its board of directors. In a joint statement, Susan Arnold, independent lead director of the board, and Bob Iger, Disney executive chairman, said: “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

New Mandalorian Documentary, Finale of Clone Wars Coming to Disney+ for Star Wars Day

Disney+ has announced that it will celebrate Star Wars Day on May the Fourth with the premiere of an exciting new documentary and the conclusion of a fan-favorite animated series. Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian will take fans behind-the-scenes of the hit Disney+ series. During the eight-episode documentary, Executive Producer Jon Favreau will share interviews, never-before-seen New Mandalorian Documentary, Finale of Clone Wars Coming to Disney+ for Star Wars Day