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He’ll still make appearances, but he’s turning over the running of the company to Goofy. BURBANK, CA — In a stunning move, Disney icon Mickey Mouse is retiring as the “big boss” of the Disney empire. The company announced today that Mickey, who is well into his 90’s, is “stepping away” to spend more time…
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They’re slow in getting to providers, though. Custom name embroidery takes time. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Like so many businesses during this crisis, The Mad Hatter hat store at the Disneyland Theme Park and Spa is using its special skills to respond to the medical emergency. They are the staging ground for approximately 600,000 mouse-ear…
Or until Disney lets the Mickey Mouse copyright lapse. Whichever comes first. BR’ER BANK, CA — In what is being hailed as a “triumphant return of Dear Leader” and a “glorious victory over the forces of oppression,” Bob “Robert” Iger has resumed his duties as CEO of the Disney Company. Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun…
Bob Iger passes on the secret handshake and the keys to Walt’s cryogenic vault to Bob Chapek. BURBANK, CA — With the naming of Bob “Robert” Chapek as the new CEO of the Disney Company, the tradition continues of having only people named “Bob” as the chief executive for the company. Rooted in a desire…
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Things are a “wee bit volatile” at the moment. BURBANK, CA — Sources tell Uncle Walt’s Insider that plans for the first Disney theme park in the Middle East, to be located in Iran’s capital city, are “on hold” for the moment. “The situation over there is just a wee bit volatile right now,” Bob…