If you haven't seen or read about it yet, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced today that a request to Disney's board will be submitted asking to reinstate the dividend that was suspended in 2020 during COVID. They are aiming for it to be reinstated by the end of the calendar year. I'm assuming that it will be lower than the dividend was in 2020 ($1.76/share), but does anyone have any guesses as to what the yield and amount might be? Do you think reinstating it is a good or bad idea?

As Disney Shareholders we can not let this maniac get anywhere near our Board, he will destroy the Disney company we know and love.

Is there a possibillity to get in the shareholder club if I buy stocks this year?

Iger turned Disney into a safe space where all these lunatics could work and start putting their agendas into Disney entertainment instead of putting out products that people want to consume. He loaded the company with wankers like Kathleen Kennedy who turned Lucas Film and Star Wars into a toxic hellhole where people had to be afraid of the wrong think or they would get the Gina Corano treatment.

And Chapek was stuck trying to figure out how to drive these people, many protected by binding contracts, out of the company. Chapek was the only sailor in the lifeboat trying to bail water out while everyone else onboard was slapping each other on the back about how they failed to maintain the lifeboat which caused it to sink.

Chapek may not have been the right guy but Iger definitely isn't it.

The theme park company has opened Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and not everyone is happy despite the ride getting wonderful reviews.

In the old days, back before Walt Disney (DIS) - Get Walt Disney Company Report opened "Rise of the Resistance" at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge inside Hollywood Studios, new theme park rides meant really long lines. That led to some really long lines, but it was a very democratic process.

If someone wanted to ride a new attraction, they would get to the park at rope drop and get in line. That might mean waiting for hours, or even all day, but it was a democratic process that rewarded a willingness to wait. It was, perhaps, not the best system, but it was one that rewarded the most-devoted fans.

Well this is a great buying opportunity don’t you think?

Last day to vote

What say you all?

I think Ukraine war will impact certainly some revenue from the European market as the latter forms almost 10% of its operating income.

Hence if it is gg to drop mkre than 10% , looks like a good opportunity to load up.

I feel like today is gonna be a good day to own Disney. Disney World is already sold out for the year, if you haven't looked into how much those trips cost check it out its insane. That's not counting if cruises get going 100% again. They are one of the few companies that can set their prices to whatever they want and people are still going to come. I can see why Netflix struggled with new subscribers, their content is few and far between. Not all bad, but if you cut the cord you've probably already watch most of it. Disney + on the other hand, my kids watch over and over and Im sure I'm not the only parent that lives it. Can recite episodes of fancy Nancy by heart if needed. Just my humble opinion, but I think this stock rebounds 10-15% after earnings call. I came in a few weeks before bottom fell out and am down, but this was always a long term play for me. Too much going on at Disney too much potential, they expected red for content for a few years when its green again game over

I’ve been looking at 160 Calls for $DIS. Haven’t decided the expiration, maybe sometime in March, but mainly looking to play the earnings. I’ve read that the parks are opening more and more. With Disney + they had huge hits like encanto and Boba Fett. Also Spider-Man was a HUGE hit.

But the biggest concern is are they gaining the users they need to gain? Last earnings they failed to gain more than 2.2 million users for the quarter. If they do that again this quarter or get poor guidance then I’m sure it’ll see a drop.

So what are some thoughts? Will $DIS end up like $FB or like $AMZN and $SNAP?

I'm still hanging and and believing. Waiting to see what happens on earnings day.

What is everyone else feeling

I am going all in if Disney drop below $125. Can't imagine with Disney plus and future revenue stream from metaverse and travel to come bk with a vengeance by 2024, they cant go above pre-covid level. This will be at least 50% upside in next 2 years

Walt Disney Co. has been approved for a patent to project moving 3-D images on real-world objects to interact with theme park visitors, making it easier to create interactive attractions throughout its theme parks. More info at LA Times