Former CEO Michael Eisner Speaks Out, Slams Disney Parks

Michael Eisner Criticizes Rising Disney Parks Costs as His “Everyone is a VIP” Philosophy Is Disappearing Under Iger and D'Amaro

As The Walt Disney Company enters another period of leadership transition and strategic recalibration, former CEO Michael Eisner is once again speaking candidly about the direction of Disney Parks — and this time his comments go straight to the heart of the guest experience. During an appearance on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Eisner reflected on the current cost structure of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, expressing concern that the parks…

Former CEO Michael Eisner Speaks Out, Slams Disney Parks

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has shared his thoughts on the current state of Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort – and let’s just say, he’s not impressed about one key detail. Few executives have left a mark on The Walt Disney Company quite like Michael Eisner. Serving as CEO from 1984 to 2005, Eisner oversaw one of the most transformative periods in the company’s history, revitalizing its film division, expanding its global theme…

Eisner Calls Chapek Era 'A Marriage Made in Hell' and Says Disney Parks Are Now Too Expensive

Eisner Calls Chapek Era 'A Marriage Made in Hell' and Says Disney Parks Are Now Too Expensive

Michael Eisner Breaks Silence on What He Dislikes About Today's Disney Parks

Michael Eisner built his reputation on growth — bigger films, bigger parks, bigger ambition. Now, nearly two decades after leaving The Walt Disney Company, he is raising a straightforward concern about what it takes to walk through its gates. Eisner led Disney from 1984 to 2005, a period widely credited with reviving the studio and expanding its global reach. When he arrived, Disney was vulnerable. By the early 1990s, it was dominant again. Cred…

Michael Eisner Speaks Against Disneyland and Disney World Amid CEO Switchover : Disney Fanatic

Michael Eisner helped turn The Walt Disney Company into a global entertainment powerhouse. Now, the former CEO is questioning whether its theme parks still live up to the promise that defined his era. In a recent interview, Eisner made clear he believes one aspect of Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort has drifted too far from that ideal. Credit: Disney Michael Eisner’s Legacy at The Walt Disney Company Few leaders reshaped Disney as …

Michael Eisner Isn't "Wild" About One of Disney's Most Controversial Decisions Under Bob Iger

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner sat down for an interview recently to discuss his time at the Walt Disney Company and his thoughts on the past and present. During the interview, he was very professional and was very careful in how he worded his comments about various people discussed.  However, he did have an opinion on one controversial direction Disney has gone under CEO Bob Iger–the cost. Disney has far outpaced inflation in their pricing. T…