Key Takeaways:
- Former Disney chief executive Bob Chapek memoir directly blames Bob Iger for his removal.
- His upcoming memoir describes what he calls a long campaign to undermine him.
- Chapek defends the theme park price increases introduced during his time as CEO.
Former Walt Disney Company chief executive Bob Chapek addresses his sudden departure from the entertainment company in his upcoming Bob Chapek memoir, Behind the Castle Walls, which will be published on September 29.
Bob chapek memoir details claims against bob iger
Former Walt Disney Company chief executive Bob Chapek addresses his sudden departure from the entertainment company after less than three years as CEO. In his upcoming book, written with author Don Yaeger, Chapek says he did nothing wrong during his time in the role. He directly blames Robert A. Iger, who served as CEO before and after him, for his removal.
Chapek claims that Iger began a long effort to weaken his position and regain control of the company after stepping down.
According to the book, Iger criticized Chapek in private talks with influential Hollywood figures, which Chapek says hurt his reputation. He also writes about his frustration over leaving the company before finishing his long-term plans.
The former executive also raises unanswered questions about Iger’s retirement in February 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to shut down.
Chapek writes that some senior officials believed Iger may have expected the pandemic, but he offers no clear evidence for the claim. Disney previously denied any link between the pandemic and Iger’s decision to leave the CEO role at that time.
Chapek defends Disney theme park price hikes
The Bob Chapek memoir also covers the pricing changes that made Chapek unpopular with many Disney theme park visitors.
The memoir also covers the pricing changes that made Chapek unpopular with many Disney theme park visitors. Chapek defends his decision to raise prices and add fees for services that had previously been free, including resort hotel parking and shorter waits for attractions. He argues that these changes helped control large crowds and brought in important revenue for the company.
Chapek does not express regret over the decisions. Instead, he points to strong financial results from Disney’s parks business during his leadership.
He argues that his pricing decisions helped protect the company’s finances during difficult economic conditions. Many Disney fans said the changes made park visits too expensive for families, while Chapek continues to defend them as necessary.
Bob chapek memoir covers nearly 30 years at Disney
The Bob Chapek memoir, which Gallery Books will publish on September 29, 2026, covers Chapek’s career at Disney, which began in 1993. The book covers Chapek’s career at Disney, which began in 1993 before he moved through several roles and eventually led the company’s parks division. He spent nearly 30 years at Disney before becoming CEO.
The memoir also discusses other company decisions, including Chapek’s role in promoting Josh D’Amaro. The claims in the book are expected to draw attention in the entertainment industry. Disney representatives have not publicly responded to the specific allegations in advance copies of the memoir.
