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The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results via Webcast

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Theme Parks, Music, Licensing (Entertainment), The Walt Disney Company, Webcast

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m.
  • ET / 5:30 a.m. PT on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
  • Results will be released before the opening of regular trading on May 7, 2024.
  • To listen to the webcast, please visit www.disney.com/investors .

Cedar Fair to Announce 2024 First Quarter Results on May 9th; Earnings Call Starts at 10 AM EDT

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Retail, Theme Parks, Entertainment, Family, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Consumer, Restaurant, Bar, General Entertainment, Vacation, Other Consumer, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Cedar Fair, EDT, Corporation

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, said today it will issue its 2024 first-quarter financial results in the pre-market hours of Thursday, May 9, 2024.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, said today it will issue its 2024 first-quarter financial results in the pre-market hours of Thursday, May 9, 2024.
  • Later that morning, Cedar Fair management will host a conference call with the investment community, starting at 10 a.m. EDT, to provide additional details regarding 2024 first-quarter results and discuss the Company’s business outlook.
  • Participants on the call will include Cedar Fair CEO Richard Zimmerman, CFO Brian Witherow, and Corporate Director of Investor Relations Michael Russell.
  • Investors and all other interested parties can access a live, listen-only audio webcast of the call on Cedar Fair’s investor site https://ir.cedarfair.com under the tabs Investor Information / Events & Presentations / Upcoming Events.

Shareholders Vote to Elect Disney’s Full Slate of 12 Directors

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Entertainment, Theme Parks, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Lodging, Vacation, Destinations, Tourist Attractions, Travel, Certification, Attention, Growth, Trust, Annual general meeting, Security (finance), DIS, Cast, Management

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders today.

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  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders today.
  • Shareholders voted to elect all 12 nominees recommended by the Disney Board: Mary T. Barra, Safra A. Catz, Amy L. Chang, D. Jeremy Darroch, Carolyn N. Everson, Michael B.G.
  • Froman, James P. Gorman, Robert A. Iger, Maria Elena Lagomasino, Calvin R. McDonald, Mark G. Parker, and Derica W. Rice.
  • “I want to thank our shareholders for their trust and confidence in our Board and management.

Disney Urges Shareholders to Vote the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” ONLY Disney’s 12 Director Nominees

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today urged shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by making sure their votes are in on the WHITE proxy card in support of ONLY Disney’s 12 director nominees (and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees).

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  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today urged shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by making sure their votes are in on the WHITE proxy card in support of ONLY Disney’s 12 director nominees (and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees).
  • Disney encourages ALL shareholders to vote their shares online or by telephone no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 2, 2024.
  • Instructions to vote by internet or telephone can be found on the WHITE proxy card.
  • The Board urges shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by voting the WHITE proxy card FOR ONLY Disney’s 12 nominees NOW and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees.

The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Theme Parks, Music, Licensing (Entertainment), Webcast, The Walt Disney Company

The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), including remarks by management regarding the Company, will be available live via webcast at www.disney.com/investors beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on April 3, 2024.

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Greybull Stewardship Announces Acquisition of Pogo Pass

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Professional Services, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Small Business, Theme Parks, Events, Concerts, Finance, Emerald, Stewardship, Acquisition, Family, Pass

Greybull Stewardship, a private investment firm that partners with small, established businesses to help them grow and scale, today announced its acquisition of Pogo Pass, a national provider of family entertainment memberships.

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  • Greybull Stewardship, a private investment firm that partners with small, established businesses to help them grow and scale, today announced its acquisition of Pogo Pass, a national provider of family entertainment memberships.
  • Pogo Pass members pay a single annual membership fee and in return gain free access to a variety of entertainment and educational venues throughout the year.
  • The venues benefit from the increased attendance of Pogo Pass members who might not visit otherwise.
  • “Greybull brings unmatched operational resources and expertise to businesses of our scale, making them the ideal partner to take Pogo Pass to the next level,” said Scott Hyatt, President of Pogo Pass.

Kalahari Resorts Announces New National Holiday: National Tom Foolerys Day

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Entertainment, Theme Parks, Vacation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Resort, National day, Partnership, Tomfoolery, Adventure park, Adventure, Tom, Convention, Kalahari Resorts, Virtual reality, Multimedia, Corporation, Amusement park

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions , in partnership with the National Day Calendar , is excited to announce the creation of a brand new holiday – National Tom Foolerys Day.

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  • Kalahari Resorts and Conventions , in partnership with the National Day Calendar , is excited to announce the creation of a brand new holiday – National Tom Foolerys Day.
  • National Tom Foolerys Day marks Kalahari Resorts’ second National Holiday – as home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, they are also the founders of National Waterpark Day celebrated annually on July 28.
  • Brandt continued, “While the first ever National Tom Foolerys Day is on April 1, Kalahari is celebrating all month long.
  • To learn more about how to celebrate the inaugural National Tom Foolerys Day, please visit the official National Day calendar listing .

Falcon’s Creative Group Reveals Key Role in First-Ever Dragon Ball Theme Park

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325042425/en/

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The Walt Disney Company Comments on ISS Recommendation

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Film & Motion Pictures, Theme Parks, General Entertainment, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Institutional Shareholder Services, The Coca-Cola Company, Fiduciary, Glass, The Walt Disney Company, History, Lead, Investment, DIS, ISS, Management

“In contrast to Glass Lewis, ISS fails to acknowledge the breadth of perspective and expertise Ms. Lagomasino adds to the Board.

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  • “In contrast to Glass Lewis, ISS fails to acknowledge the breadth of perspective and expertise Ms. Lagomasino adds to the Board.
  • The strong recent performance and results overseen by the Disney Board demonstrate our focus on long-term shareholder value creation and succession planning and our commitment to good governance practices.”
    The Walt Disney Company disagrees with ISS’s recommendation to support Trian nominee Nelson Peltz and believes Disney’s 12 Board nominees are best qualified to provide diligent oversight of management and create sustainable shareholder value.
  • Furthermore, ISS suggests that the Board “comprises well-qualified and accomplished directors” and “does not lack a key skill set.”
    Additionally, it’s worth noting that Trian’s silent partner, former Disney employee Ike Perlmutter, owns almost 79% of Trian’s Disney shares.
  • Disney recommends that shareholders vote FOR only its 12 nominees and withhold votes for the Trian Group and Blackwells nominees using the WHITE proxy card.

Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City Set for 2026 Opening

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), through a licensing partnership with Epic Resort Destinations, today announced plans for a second Mattel Adventure Park location in an all-new entertainment resort destination located in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), through a licensing partnership with Epic Resort Destinations, today announced plans for a second Mattel Adventure Park location in an all-new entertainment resort destination located in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
  • The all-new, family-friendly themed entertainment destination is set to open in 2026, with plans to break ground later this year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320653241/en/
    Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City will offer the highly anticipated attractions of Mattel Adventure Park Glendale, Arizona, including fully themed Hot Wheels roller coasters such as the Hot Wheels™ Bone Shaker®: The Ultimate Ride and the Hot Wheels™ Twin Mill® Racer.
  • “Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City will bring our iconic brands to life with epic roller coasters, family-friendly attractions, an immersive theatre, themed dining, and so much more,” said Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer at Mattel.