In this episode Ash and Holly are discussing AP previews, the new Tower of Terror gift shop, and the announcement of a new CEO for the Walt Disney Company. The conversation delves into the leadership transition at Disney, the impact of new leadership on the company's history, and the assessment of the CEO's performance and its impact on the parks and resorts. It also explores the impact of policy changes on the guest experience and the company's response to accessibility concerns. The conversation delves into the impact of changes in park infrastructure, and transportation removal. It also explores the CEO's influence on guest experience, park reservations, and lightning lanes. The discussion covers the CEO's leadership style, background, and responsibility, as well as the CEO's role in financial decisions and guest experience. Additionally, it examines the CEO's vision for the future, potential changes in park operations, and the CEO's impact on annual pass benefits and park logistics.

Takeaways

• Super Bowl Sunday excitement
• Challenges with AP previews
• Disappointment with Tower of Terror gift shop
• Reintroduction of Sorcerer Mickey fleece and new CEO announcement Leadership transition and organizational changes have historical significance for Disney.
• Assessment of the CEO's performance and policy changes have a direct impact on the guest experience. CEO's influence on guest experience and financial decisions
• CEO's vision for the future of the parks

Chapters

• 00:00 Super Bowl Sunday
• 07:37 AP Previews and Tower of Terror Gift Shop
• 13:14 Sorcerer Mickey Fleece and New CEO Announcement
• 32:51 Leadership Transition and Company History
• 42:42 Assessment of CEO's Performance and Impact on Parks and Resorts
• 50:06 Impact of Policy Changes on Guest Experience
• 59:45 Changes in Park Infrastructure
• 01:05:16 CEO's Influence on Financial Decisions
• 01:10:19 CEO's Legacy and Future of Parks
• 01:15:22 CEO's Legacy and Park Logistics
• 01:21:03 CEO's Decision-Making and Park Reservations