Disney CEO Iger is back, ticket prices set to increase and tweaks to holiday mainstay (Ep. 167)
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There is a lot going on at Disney and Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Katie Rice and Dewayne Bevil are on top of all the happenings. The two discuss Walt Disney’s Co.’s decision to oust CEO Bob Chapek and reinstate former longtime CEO Bob Iger. Disney World also revealed increases in theme-park ticket prices and said for the first time it will charge extra for one-day tickets based on which park a customer reserves. Lastly, there are some changes to some holiday festivities offered at Epcot. Chapek is out. Iger is back. (:00) Reaction to Iger’s return (6:05) Ticket prices increasing (9:23) Annual passes going up (15:53) Very Merry sold out (17:47) Candlelight Processional changes (19:07) ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ ride overlay (19:36)