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Bob, and Bob. Not pictured: Bob. Photo credit: Getty Images.

Disney boss Iger reversing bad decisions by former CEO Chapek

Apparently Chapek didn't go far enough? BURBANK, CA -- As we predicted, Bob "Bob" Iger has returned as CEO of the Disney Company. In his first week, Iger announced he will reverse all of the poor decisions he blamed on Bob "Bob" Chapek, returning Disney to its full glory. With our incredible inside contacts and sources [Ed.: Wait, Google counts as an inside source?], Uncle Walt's Insider is able to give you a first look at the list of decision changes. They ...

December 9, 2022 by Walt in California, Florida, Spotlight

The future CEO of Disney? Photo by Neon Tommy [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia.

Lane Kiffin confirms interest in Disney CEO job

This gives us an idea for an article series... OXFORD, MS -- Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin is interested in taking a new job as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, sources tell Uncle Walt's Insider. Per a tweet from an unnamed ESPN Staffer [Ed.: Tell me it's not Herbie again. Please do not say Kirk Herbstreit!] named Kirk [Ed.: Dang it.], Coach Kiffin is currently reaching out to Disney company representatives about the opportunity. As usual, we're ahead of these rumors. ...

December 1, 2022 by X in Spotlight

An Open Letter to Bob Iger

Let's go, Brandon? Absolutely not. UNCLE WALT'S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD-- Dear Bob, Can we call you Bob? We feel like we've known each other for years. Plus, you strike us as a somewhat informal type of person. But, anyways, we wanted to offer you some advice. We know you're going to get tons of advice rolling in from everywhere. You've got a tall task. Only 2 years to figure out a worthy successor to the title of CEO of The Walt Disney Company. We ...

November 28, 2022 by X in Spotlight

Bob "Bob," about to take his toys and go home. Photo by elisfkc2 [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia.

Chapek Nov. 11: “We anticipate staff reductions”; Chapek today: “Dang it.”

Yay, Chapek's gone. Iger will be better. He will be better, right? Hello? BR'ER BANK, CA -- Only days after declaring that the struggling Disney Company would be facing staff reductions, a dejected Bob "Bob" Chapek was seen leaving its headquarters with a box of personal belongings (we're assuming photos with Mickey and his favorite pieces of hate mail). Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) claims the firing of Chapek as CEO was just a bit of bad luck. "He was trying ...

November 22, 2022 by Marty in Other

PhotoPass photographers are going to have a tough time getting them to stand still when the wind blows. Photo by Walmart.com.

Disney to replace live characters with inflatables

More of Chapek creating magic! (For his accountants.) WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- The Walt Disney World Resort is known for its world class hotels, restaurants, and theme parks. It's also the place where children of all ages can meet their favorite characters, such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Ensign Thomas Garland. But as Uncle Walt's Insider has learned, there are some changes coming to the character-meet experience. In a recent interview, Disney CEO Bob "Bob" Chapek discussed his history ...

October 31, 2022 by Walt in California, Florida, World