Disney Names a New CEO as Orlando Freezes & DINOSAUR Goes Extinct (Ep. 3)

Lauren and Eric break down one of the busiest Disney news weeks in recent memory. From record-breaking cold temperatures in Central Florida to the emotional final day of DINOSAUR and DinoLand U.S.A., there was no shortage of headlines. Add in a surprise character debut, a major Disney earnings call, and the official announcement of a new CEO, and this episode is packed wall to wall with news, context, and strong opinions.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Record-breaking cold temperatures in Orlando, freezing pipes, closing water parks, and even icing over the Universal globe
• DINOSAUR and DinoLand U.S.A. officially close, with five-hour waits, cast member tributes, and the land vanishing from the app overnight
• Humphrey the Bear makes his first-ever in-park appearance, delighting deep-cut Disney fans
• Disney’s latest earnings call delivers strong Parks and Experiences results, just ahead of leadership changes
• A new Disney CEO is officially named, with Bob Iger transitioning into a senior advisor role and a creative shakeup at the top

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