Disney's Star Wars Stumble Hurts Quarterly Results

The transcript discusses Disney's challenges with Star Wars attraction attendance, their strategic move to bundle Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu to compete with Netflix, and the financial impact of the Fox acquisition. Bob Iger addresses the unexpected drop in attendance at Star Wars attractions due to high expectations and pricing strategies. Disney's new streaming bundle is positioned as a direct competitor to Netflix, offering a variety of content at a competitive price. The Fox acquisition, while bringing successful films, is also causing financial strain due to higher-than-expected costs.

What was one of the reasons for the drop in attendance at Disney's Star Wars attractions?

• Technical issues with rides

• Bad weather

• High hotel prices

• Lack of marketing

What is the price of the Disney streaming bundle that includes Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu?

• $19.99

• $9.99

• $15.99

• $12.99

Which company is Disney directly challenging with its new streaming bundle?

• Apple TV+

• Netflix

• HBO Max

• Amazon Prime

Which Fox film was mentioned as a flop in the discussion?

• Dark Phoenix

• The Greatest Showman

• Bohemian Rhapsody

• Avatar

What financial challenge did Disney face after acquiring Fox?

• Loss of key executives

• Decline in merchandise sales

• Higher than expected acquisition costs

• Increased marketing costs