Bob Chapek is set to publish his memoir Behind the Castle Walls on September 29, 2026, offering his perspective on his time as Disney CEO. The book covers his career spanning nearly three decades at the company and details events during his brief leadership from February 2020 until mid-2022. Chapek joined Disney in 1993 and became CEO just before the pandemic forced theme parks to close, a period that shaped much of his tenure. The memoir will explore topics including the replacement of FastPass with Genie+, controversial project cancellations, political battles in Florida, and his eventual departure when Bob Iger returned as CEO. Chapek questions whether he received a fair opportunity to lead the company and reflects on his legacy after stepping down only five months after his contract extension. This upcoming release promises an inside look at one of the most turbulent chapters in recent Disney history from the executive who lived through it.
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