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POSTED Wed, 09/02/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Jonathan S. Headley Named Treasurer of The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company has announced that Jonathan S. Headley has been named Senior Vice President and Treasurer. Headley had previously served as the Assistant Treasurer of the company and succeed Christine McMcarthy who was named CFO earlier this summer.

POSTED Mon, 07/20/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Details for Shanghai Disney Resort

The Walt Disney Company has released more details for the Shanghai Disney Resort at a recent media event in the Shanghai Expo Center. A scale model of the resort was unveiled showcasing the resort's two hotels, Disneytown, and the six themed lands at Shanghai Disneyland.

POSTED Fri, 07/17/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Announces 2015 Disney Legends

The Walt Disney Company has announced the 2015 Disney Legends and the honorees include George Lucas, composer Danny Elfman, and actress Susan Lucci. The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony takes place August 14 at the D23 Expo.

POSTED Tue, 07/07/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Christine M. McCarthy Named Chief Financial Officer at The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company has named Christine M. McCarthy the Chief Financial Officer, replacing Jay Rasulo who recently announced that he was resigning from the company. The promotion makes McCarthy the company's first female CFO and the most senior female executive in company history.

POSTED Sat, 07/04/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Ranked as No. 2 Most Respected Company by ‘Barron’s’

The Walt Disney Company was recently named the second most-respected company in the world by Barron's. Disney has been ranked in the top 10 companies for the last five years, ending up in the number six spot last year.

POSTED Fri, 07/03/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Named a Recipient of 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

The Walt Disney Company was recently named one of the 15 recipients of the 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. This award is the highest recognition from the Department of Defense that is given to employers that support National Guard and Reserve employees.

POSTED Mon, 06/29/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Declares Cash Dividend for Shareholders

If you're a shareholder with The Walt Disney Company we have a bit of news that you'll like to hear. The company has declared a cash dividend of 66 cents per share for the first six month of fiscal year 2015, payable July 29.

POSTED Wed, 06/03/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Jay Rasulo, Disney’s Chief Financial Officer, Stepping Down at End of June

The Walt Disney Company's chief financial officer Jay Rasulo will step down at the end of the month according to CEO Bob Iger. Rasulo was passed over for the chief operating officer job back in February when that position went to Tom Staggs.

POSTED Fri, 05/08/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Star Wars: Force For Change Announces Latest Charity Campaign

Star Wars: Force For Change, the charitable initiative from Disney and Lucasfilm, has announced its next charitable campaign. Teaming up with eBay Giving Works, Star Wars: Force For Change is auctioning off plaster Stormtrooper helmet replicas decorated by artists from around the world.

POSTED Thu, 04/23/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Research Creates Layered Fabric 3D Printer

Disney Research has recently revealed its Layered Fabric 3D Printer in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University. This new 3D printer comes after the research arm of The Walt Disney Company revealed its needle-felting machine last year.

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POSTED Wed, 04/22/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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What It Took to Bring MyMagic+ and Magic Bands to the Walt Disney World Resort

It's a story filled with drama, intrigue, cast changes, and outrageous budgets. Think we're talking about the latest blockbuster film from Disney? Not even close. We're talking about the story behind MyMagic+ and Magic Bands and how the way we all experience Walt Disney World Resort has changed in the past few years.

POSTED Wed, 10/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Bob Iger to Remain Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Through June 30, 2018

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has extended the contract of Chairman and CEO Bob Iger through June 30, 2018.

Iger has been at the helm of The Walt Disney Company since 2005.

Under Iger's leadership Disney has acquired Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel. The company has also seen an expansion of its parks and resorts around the world, including the opening next year of Shanghai Disneyland.

POSTED Tue, 12/24/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney Company Raises Annual Dividend by 15 Percent

The Walt Disney Company announced that it is raising its annual dividend by 15 percent to 86 cents from 75 cents.

This boost comes after the company's third consecutive year of record net income, earnings per share, and revenue.

The dividend is payable on January 16, 2014 to shareholders of record on December 16. It is the 58th consecutive dividend payment to shareholders according to the company.

POSTED Fri, 11/15/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney’s Theme Parks and Interactive Media Divisions Boost Company’s Fourth Quarter Profits

The Walt Disney Company has reported a positive end to its fourth quarter and fiscal year, reporting a 7 percent increase in revenue for the year and an 8 percent increase in net income.

The positive quarter-and year-end results were due in large part to the theme park and interactive segments, including sales of Disney Infinity.

POSTED Wed, 05/29/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cast Members Couch to 5K Plus

The fun and inventive runDisney events have been inspiring Disney fans around the world to get up off the couch and get moving. But the Walt Disney Company's commitment to health and fitness isn't just about getting guests to visit the property. Since 2011 hundreds of Cast Members have been taking steps in the right direction to become more active.