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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Walt Disney Company (DIS)'s 'Got A Good Cruise Business,' Says Jim Cramer
We recently published . The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) often makes an appearance on Cramer's morning show. During several of the appearances, he has discussed the firm's streaming business turnaround. Cramer has also often remarked on an under-discussed aspect of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), i.e., the firm's cruise ship business. The CNBC host believes that cruise ships could become a genuine secular growth line for the firm. However, he also holds the opinion that The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) still depends on its Disney Plus subscription numbers to see more love from the stock market. This time, he mentioned the cruise business once again: 'But then again, I mean cruising is a very inexpensive way to go. It still isn't impacting Disney. Disney's got a good cruise business. It does. Here's what Cramer said earlier about The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)'s valuation: '[On higher targets for Disney over last couple of weeks] Yes and it's not working. My trust owns this. We've got several including comments about how linear TV's not down [inaudible] and the stock doesn't move. And I think the stock doesn't move because people [inaudible] it's a showman stock. People want to see Plus numbers and see that they're really is a breakout. Because there's been so much distrust about anything that's involved with linear. No one seems to get their way until they see the numbers. I think the numbers are gonna come through and the stock is going to look cheap. I'm a believer.' While we acknowledge the potential of DIS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Walt Disney Company (DIS)'s 'Got A Good Cruise Business,' Says Jim Cramer
We recently published . The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) often makes an appearance on Cramer's morning show. During several of the appearances, he has discussed the firm's streaming business turnaround. Cramer has also often remarked on an under-discussed aspect of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), i.e., the firm's cruise ship business. The CNBC host believes that cruise ships could become a genuine secular growth line for the firm. However, he also holds the opinion that The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) still depends on its Disney Plus subscription numbers to see more love from the stock market. This time, he mentioned the cruise business once again: 'But then again, I mean cruising is a very inexpensive way to go. It still isn't impacting Disney. Disney's got a good cruise business. It does. Here's what Cramer said earlier about The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)'s valuation: '[On higher targets for Disney over last couple of weeks] Yes and it's not working. My trust owns this. We've got several including comments about how linear TV's not down [inaudible] and the stock doesn't move. And I think the stock doesn't move because people [inaudible] it's a showman stock. People want to see Plus numbers and see that they're really is a breakout. Because there's been so much distrust about anything that's involved with linear. No one seems to get their way until they see the numbers. I think the numbers are gonna come through and the stock is going to look cheap. I'm a believer.' While we acknowledge the potential of DIS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Disney Ambassador Program Marks 60th Anniversary. Why It's Still Vital For Disney
Global Disney Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 season. If you were able to flashback to Disneyland in 1965, you'd be celebrating the park's 10th anniversary, but it was also a busy time for Walt Disney. Not only was he enhancing his current park in Anaheim, California, but he was also secretly buying land in Florida for what would become Walt Disney World, working on new feature films, and more. His time was spread thin. This very moment sparked an idea in Jack Lindquist, director of marketing for Disneyland at the time, to have a Cast Member (what The Walt Disney Company calls employees) represent Disney around the world, showcasing Disneyland and its 10th anniversary. This was the start of what's now known as the Disney Ambassador program, where selected Cast Members from each of Disney's theme parks around the world, plus its resort in Hawaii, Aulani, embark on a two-year temporary role at their corresponding theme park to highlight the work of Cast Members, talk to media, and make official appearances as representatives for Disney Parks. Steven Miller and Disney Legend Marty Sklar in 2002 while Miller was a Walt Disney World Ambassador. ... More According to Steven Miller, former Disney Ambassador from 2001 to 2002, and current lead of the Walt Disney World Ambassador Program, 'A lot of times the ambassador program grew out of the VIP, like tour guides or the Guest Relations team.' And in 1964, the very first rounds of interviews of Disneyland's first ambassador took place with six final candidates. In the end, Julie Reihm Casaletto became the first Ambassador of Disneyland in 1965. 'The world is introduced to Julie as Miss Disneyland tencennial on a broadcast for Disneyland's tencennial celebration,' explains Miller. 'Julie ends up spending a year, you know, going around, traveling and telling the world about all the exciting things that are going on at Disneyland. And in essence, she was representing Walt in many of those capacities.' After Casaletto's successful stint as Miss Disneyland, the program continued, though with the title of Ambassador. For years, the role was filled by a single person, but today each Ambassador team has two Cast Members, except for Aulani, which has a single Ambassador each season. Stories from a former Disneyland Ambassador Andrae Gill learning she would be a Disneyland Ambassador during the resort's 50th anniversary. Andrea Gill, director of event planning, operations and strategy at the Disneyland Resort, is a former Disneyland Ambassador during the 50th anniversary of the resort. Gill first became a Cast Member in 2000, working in food and beverage, and took on the Ambassador role from 2004 to 2006, noting it was a highlight of her Disney career. 'To be able to represent not only our cast members and put a voice for them, but also go on to community events, the business events, all of that, and be the official representative, which is, again, something completely unbelievable,' she explains. Gill recalls getting selected during a ceremony at the train station at Disneyland Park. 'I remember that day, so it's a big moment, Mickey and the characters all come out, and it was almost like a Miss America moment, where all the candidates are up on stage, and then our president comes out, the current ambassador, they invite all the former ambassadors to come out, and then on stage, it's revealed.' Andrae Gill with executives for The Walt Disney Company in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at ... More Disneyland. Meeting people and learning about all the facets of the company was a highlight for Gill. Her Ambassador role also opened new career doors for her, and she feels like being an Ambassador even helps her with her current job in event planning. 'We do a lot of events company-wide, and I feel I know a lot of how the company operates because of my experience as an Ambassador.' One of Gill's lasting legacies as Disneyland Ambassador was creating a program called Ambassador 101, a training program for Cast Members interested in becoming an Ambassador. It still runs 20 years later. 'It's a five-week program where Cast Members can come in and learn how to build a resume, do mock interviews with recruiters to get comfortable with the interviewing process, and meet with show directors to teach them about poise and how to speak in front of people,' she explains. Disney Ambassadors today Steven Miller with current Walt Disney World Ambassadors at EPCOT. Today, Disney Ambassadors talk to media, fan sites, and bloggers, represent the company at events around the country, take to social media to highlight the work of individual Cast Members, and take what's known as 'Walt Walks,' where they walk the park to observe and talk to guests and Cast Members about the day. Each Ambassador role is a two-year position. 'I think it works out great, because that first year they're just figuring out what's going on, trying to get their feet, and then by the second year, they're really making some significant impact with our cast and our company,' explains Miller. The program encourages all types of Cast Members to apply. The only limitations are that you must be at least 18 years old and have worked for Disney for at least two years in a part-time or full-time role. There's also no limit to how many times someone can apply to be an Ambassador until they are picked. For Miller, along with his current role as the lead for the Walt Disney Ambassador Program, he's also on the corporate social responsibility team. He can see that his Ambassadorship from 2001 to 2002 was a foundation for elevating his career. 'I can trace back to the foundation of the ambassador program, being able to deliver on key messages in a succinct manner, being able to write, being able to have the confidence to just pick up the phone and call somebody you know, and and having a big picture view of all the different pieces and parts of how Disney works.' Even after 60 years of the Disney Ambassador program, the role is just as important today as it was in 1965. 'Your job is to shine the light on everybody else, [to] recognize and celebrate our Cast Members, bring that Disney magic into our community, and to create happiness for people who need it,' Miller says.
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Hollywood bling for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have named TV and film executive Peter Rice as head of ceremonies and content, marking the first time a major Hollywood figure will oversee the creative production of the Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. Rice, who has had senior leadership experience with 21st Century Fox and The Walt Disney Company, will serve as lead executive producer for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies in Los Angeles. 'Our ceremonies will capture the energy, innovation and creativity of Los Angeles as well as the emotion that exists at the heart of every Olympic Games,' Rice told Reuters in an interview. 'The challenge is to welcome the world in a way that's not only memorable, but truly representative of LA's unique spirit — a city that stands at the crossroads of creativity, sports, and art.' The British American producer will shape the creative vision and oversee production of all four ceremonies at two iconic venues: the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the newly built SoFi Stadium. He said his experience with global sporting events like the Super Bowl, World Series, and Fifa World Cup has prepared him for the task, and emphasised that assembling a world-class production team was his priority. 'We need people with deep Olympic experience who can also tap into LA's creativity and energy,' he said, adding that the selection of a production company is expected by year's end. LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman expressed enthusiasm for Rice's appointment, citing their 25-year friendship and Rice's unique blend of business, technical, financial and creative skills. 'I knew he was our number one draft pick,' Wasserman said. Rice, whose projects have earned 51 Academy Award and 293 Emmy nominations, hopes the ceremonies reflect Southern California's spirit of optimism. 'It's a place where people go to pursue their dreams, and the Olympics are all about people's dreams,' he said. The LA Games open on July 14, 2028, with the Paralympic Games after in August. It will be the first time Los Angeles has hosted a Paralympics.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Disney executive to helm 2028 Olympic ceremonies
A former executive of 21st Century Fox and the Walt Disney Company has been tapped as the head of ceremonies and content for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, officials announced Wednesday. Peter Rice, whose resume includes leadership roles at 21st Century Fox and The Walt Disney Company, will become the first major Hollywood executive to take on the role for any Olympic or Paralympic Games. Rice began his career at 20th Century Fox in 1989, eventually rising to president of 21st Century Fox. Following Disney's 2019 acquisition of the company, he was named chairman of Walt Disney Television and chairman of General Entertainment. In his new role, Rice will oversee the creative vision and physical production of all four ceremonies, which will take place across the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the 2028 Stadium, according to a news release. 'I look forward to delivering ceremonies that honor the legacy of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and celebrate the cutting-edge future of the 2028 Stadium. These venues have hosted some of the most legendary moments in sports history, and I'm thrilled to deliver a powerful artistic experience that adds a new chapter to LA's Olympic and Paralympic story,' Rice said in a statement. The Olympic Games are set to begin on July 14, 2028, with a dual-venue Opening Ceremony split between the Coliseum and the 2028 Stadium. The Closing Ceremony will return to the Coliseum on July 30. The Paralympic Games will follow, with ceremonies scheduled for Aug. 15 and Aug. 27, 2028. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
