Bob Chapek releases memoir addressing Disney tenure and Bob Iger

Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek is releasing a memoir titled ‘Behind the Castle Walls: My 30 Years at the Happiest Place on Earth’ on September 29. The book aims to address his controversial three-year tenure and restore his reputation following his removal from the position in November 2022.

In the memoir, Chapek asserts that he did nothing wrong during his leadership and alleges that his predecessor, current CEO Bob Iger, played an intentional role in his abrupt dismissal. Chapek claims Iger undermined his authority, citing instances such as private criticism and a lack of support during political controversies in Florida.

While Chapek describes the book as a way to combat internet rhetoric and share his ‘hero’s journey,’ internal reactions at Disney appear muted. Some insiders have dismissed the release, suggesting the company views the matter as settled and considers the memoir more of an attack on Iger than a significant exposé of the corporation.