Bob Chapek Mistakenly Nicknames Walt Disney World
It’s May, which means that commencements occur all around us. As a distinguished guest at Indiana University’s graduation, Bob Chapek mistakenly nicknames Walt Disney World Resort.
The Speech
This graduation took place last Saturday, May 7, 2022. Indiana University is Chapek’s alma mater, and he spoke about his personal family trips to Walt Disney World.
As he recalled traveling to Orlando, Florida, he made a huge blunder. Chapek recalled, “Driving through the gates of the Happiest Place on Earth was like nothing I’d ever done before.” Did you catch that?
Wait…What?
Bob Chapek, the Chief Executive Officer of the Walt Disney Company, referred to Walt Disney World as the Happiest Place on Earth, but it’s not. The Walt Disney World Resort is the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Conversely, Disneyland in Anaheim, California is the Happiest Place on Earth. This is a simple, but devastating mistake for Bob Chapek.
After all, Bob Chapek headed up Disney’s parks division for five years. So, he should definitely know the difference between Disneyland’s motto and Walt Disney World’s motto.
A Simple Error or Major Mistake?
Of course, everyone can make a mistake, especially while talking to a large crowd. However, the nicknames for the east coast and west coast parks should be second nature to Chapek, and he should have recognized the error and corrected it on the spot.
The live stream of Indiana University’s commencement is included below. If you would like to see the blunder for yourself, then head to the 55:26 mark of the video.
Your Thoughts?
So, what are your thoughts on Bob Chapek mistakenly nicknaming Walt Disney World? Do you think this is a tragic mistake for a CEO who should fully know his company and represent them accordingly?
Or, do you feel that Bob Chapek’s nerves got the best of him, and he simply didn’t catch his remark? Let us know in the comments!
Article Information: www.huffpost.com
Now, let’s start planning YOUR Disney vacation! Simply, fill out the form below or send an email to sgrose@mickeytravels.com for a FREE, no-obligation quote! Hence, as your MickeyTravels Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, a Platinum Earmarked Agency, I help you with everything to ensure your specific needs are met! Plus, I offer rate monitoring to guarantee you are receiving the best deal available from Disney! Also, I work with ALL Disney Destinations, including Good Neighbor Hotels. Best of all, my services are FREE! So, email me at sgrose@mickeytravels.com, call or text me at 304-920-1998, or visit my Facebook page. There, you can stay updated on all things, Disney. Also, you can stay connected with me for promotions and giveaways! TTFN (ta-ta for now)!
Huge Disney World Resort fan. Wouldn’t have thought any more about it. If someone were to ask me where’s my “happy” place, Disney World.