This could be a big week for the Disney Parks.
Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary
In the wake of a canceled Management Retreat due to the controversy surrounding Disney’s response to the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, CEO Bob Chapek is inviting Wall Street investors to Orlando to visit Disney World next week.
According to Deadline, on Monday and Tuesday of next week, Bob Chapek is hosting a Parks-Focused Investor event in Orlando. This event will grant investors and analysts an up-close look at park operations.
Disney World
The Disney Parks are currently responsible for 30% of the company’s revenue. Disney’s first quarterly earnings call confirms an increase in guest spending, showing that many people are returning to the parks after the initial closure in 2020 and subsequent capacity reductions.
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This investor event finds Chapek in the middle of a controversy following the company’s response to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, more commonly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
©Ryan Faughnder via Twitter (@RFaughnder)
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