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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Meg Crofton Gets Main Street, USA Window Dedication; Iger to Be Inducted into Toy Hall of Fame

Meg Crofton Gets Main Street, USA Window Dedication:

Today, Walt Disney World and the Magic Kingdom shortly after it opened this morning held a dedication this morning on Main Street, USA. The dedication was a window for recently retired Meg Crofton, former Walt Disney Parks and Resorts President. She had held the position since August 7, 2006.


Guests entering the park had to mainly use the sidewalks as the center of Main Street was closed off for the dedication. The window is located over The Emporium on the corner of Main Street and Center Street. 

Bob Iger to be Inducted into Toy Hall of Fame:


It was announced today the Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of Disney, would be a 2016 inductee into the Toy Industry Association's Hall of Fame. Here is press release from Disney:

October 14, 2015

Toy Industry Association Names Robert A. Iger as 2016 Inductee into Toy Hall of Fame

By Amelia Lukiman, Disney Consumer Products

Exciting news from the toy world today! The Toy Industry Association (TIA) announced that they are inducting Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame. Mr. Iger was selected by members of TIA in recognition of his significant contributions to the industry and the impact his work has had on the lives of children worldwide.
Mr. Iger joins an impressive roster of 70 toy industry luminaries, including George Lucas and Disney•Pixar’s own John Lasseter, who have been inducted into the Hall since it was established in 1984. Mr. Iger is being recognized for his contributions to the industry, including growing the Disney portfolio of beloved brands with the acquisition of Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, three of the entertainment industry’s greatest storytelling companies, and continuing to drive growth through creative content offerings across new and multiple platforms.
TIA President and CEO Steve Pasierb added, “Mr. Iger has done an impressive job of building on Disney’s rich history and growing their storytelling portfolio, creating new experiences and unforgettable memories for generations of kids to come.”
The induction ceremony will be held on February 12, 2016 in conjunction with the TIA’s centennial anniversary and the 16th annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards celebration at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The ceremony will kick off the 113th North American International Toy Fair.
- See more at: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/blog/toy-industry-association-names-robert-iger-2016-inductee-toy-hall-fame#sthash.kFnSfzrX.dpuf




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