Disney Corporate History Quiz

Why did some observers initially dismiss Roy Disney's concerns about the company?

How was Roy Disney generally perceived within the company, as suggested by the phrase 'Walt's idiot nephew'?

What marketing initiative, initially criticized by Roy Disney, ultimately became a successful venture for Disney?

What inspired Roy Disney and Stan Gold to utilize the Internet to voice their concerns regarding the company's leadership?

What was the primary objective of launching the SaveDisney.com website?

How did the Disney corporate offices react to the launch of the SaveDisney.com website?

What actions did Disney artists take in response to the SaveDisney.com website?

What actions were taken by the Disney Company to prevent communication between its employees and Shamrock Holdings?

Which business segment had the highest total revenue in 2003?

What was the operating income for the Filmed Entertainment segment in 1995?

In which year did Parks and Resorts segment experience an operating income below $1 billion for the first time?

Which segment showed a revenue decrease from 2002 to 2003?

What was the total operating income for Walt Disney Company in 2003?

Which segment had the highest operating income in 1994?

Which year saw the lowest total revenues among the years presented?

What was the revenue for the Broadcasting segment in 1997?

What is the primary concern expressed by the Disney employees and fans regarding the company?

What type of support did Gold mention receiving from Disney supporters?

What was a common theme in the letters written to Roy Disney?

How did one supporter describe the negative impact of Michael Eisner on the company?

What was the primary action taken by Gold and Disney in response to the issues raised?

What was a significant method of participation mentioned by a shareholder in support of the 'Save Disney' campaign?

How did one letter's writer express their view on the board of directors?

What was one consequence of Eisner's actions as described in the supporters' letters?

What was Disney's net income for the first quarter of 2004?

Which Disney business segment showed the largest increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2004?

What trend did Disney's CEO, Michael Eisner, note regarding the company's performance?

What was the revenue increase percentage for the consumer products segment in the first quarter of 2004?

Which two films contributed significantly to the studio revenues in 2004?

What was the increase in attendance at Disney parks from 1984 to 1987?

What new theme park did Disney build during Eisner's tenure?

Which of the following attractions was added in 1987?

By 1990, how many Disney Stores were there in the U.S.?

What was Disney's annual cash flow during the time of Eisner's leadership?

What was the stock price increase percentage during Eisner's first ten years as CEO?

In what year did Disney spend over $280 million upgrading the parks?

What was the operating margin of Disney parks at the end of Eisner's initial tenure?

What was the main reason given for Roy Disney not being put up for reelection?

What did Gold claim happened to Bowers?

What concern did some press commentators have regarding corporate governance changes?

What action did Roy Disney ultimately take in response to his situation?

How did Eisner allegedly use corporate governance in relation to Van de Kamp?

What justification did Eisner provide for Gold's exclusion from the compensation committee?

What was the board's policy regarding director age limits?

What was a consequence of Eisner's powerful personality as noted in the content?