Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek is releasing a memoir titled Behind the Castle Walls that details his tenure and claims he was unfairly ousted by Bob Iger. The book, set to release in September 2026, portrays Chapek as a scapegoat during the pandemic and blames Iger for his downfall. Critics note the narrative lacks self-reflection and appears biased against its former rival. Chapek defends controversial pricing strategies implemented during his leadership while denying personal responsibility for operational challenges. The memoir is co-written by Don Yaeger and published by Gallery Books, continuing a saga of corporate intrigue at Disney.
Key Points:
- Bob Chapek’s memoir Behind the Castle Walls will be released on September 29, 2026.
- Chapek claims Bob Iger intentionally set him up to fail and orchestrated his ousting in November 2022.
- The book is co-written by Don Yaeger, a New York Times bestselling author and former Sports Illustrated editor.
- During Chapek’s tenure, Disney implemented airline-style dynamic pricing for park admissions and increased ticket prices significantly.