Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters to Replace Luigi's Flying Tires; Iger Says ESPN and Disney Channel Could Be Sold Direct One Day

Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters to Replace Luigi's Flying Tires:

Months ago Luigi's Flying Tires in Cars Land closed down at Disney California Adventure and was said to be replaced by another cars related ride. Today, the Disney Parks Blog announced with a first look at the new ride: Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters.

Luigi had left Casa della Tires to visit family in Italy and he will return in early 2016 with his cousins from his hometown of Carsoli, Italy. They are coming back to Radiator Springs to celebrate Race Day where they will demonstrate dances of their village with Cars Land guests. Keep an eye out as more information about Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters as Luigi and his cousins settle in at Disney California Adventure.

Iger Says ESPN and Disney Channel Could be Sold Directly to Customers One Day:

In an interview with CNBC today, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that one day ESPN as a media property could be sold directly to customers like Time Warner's HBO. Iger said not to worry as it wouldn't be happening in the next five years. Iger said, "If we end up seeing more erosion in the so-called multichannel (cable and satellite tv) bundle, quality will win out."

"While the business model may face challenges over the next few years, long term for ESPN.... they'll be fine. The have pricing leverage too. Disney (Channel) is another...brand and product that could be sold directly to the customer," Iger said. Disney owns ABC television and ESPN, theme parks and resorts, and movie studios all under the Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, and Marvel banners. 

Iger continued on with, "Technology is the most disruptive force that so-called traditional media is facing. (But) We decided to view technology as a friend not a foe to bring better customer experiences across all our businesses from making media look crisper on HD televisions to mobile and online viewing apps to enhanced attractions at theme parks."

The interview was done with CNBC's "Squawk Box."