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Bob Iger Teases “Possible” New ‘Avatar’ Area At Disneyland, Says Idea That Disney Is Letting NBCU’s Epic Universe Invade Its Orlando Turf “Couldn’t Be Further From The Truth”


CEO Bob Iger went on a theme-park offensive during the company's annual shareholder meeting, teasing a "possible" new 'Avatar' area at Disneyland.

After Disney declared victory in its proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz, CEO Bob Iger went on a theme-park offensive during the company’s annual shareholder meeting. The Q&A portion of the meeting, often a colorful affair when the gathering is held in person, as costumed Disney fans who own stock get a chance to quiz executives on their plans, was far more tame and controlled this year. He then reeled off a list of Orlando moves the company has made in recent years, including the opening of Pandora, Toy Story Land, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Hollywood Studios.

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