Disney Replaces Sign Honoring Former CEO Bob Chapek at Castaway Cay Private Island

Disney Replaces Sign Honoring Former CEO Bob Chapek at Castaway Cay Private Island

On July 9, 2025, Disney Cruise Line quietly unveiled a new plaque commemorating Joe Schott as the “Master Ship Builder” of its private Caribbean island, Castaway Cay. The sign was installed on Pump House 1, replacing the previous sign that honored former CEO Bob Chapek, which was removed in November 2022 after Chapek was ousted as Disney’s CEO. The […] The post Disney Replaces Sign Honoring Former CEO Bob Chapek at Castaway Cay Private Island ap…

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Bob Chapek may no longer be CEO of The Walt Disney Company, but traces of his time in charge lingered longer than some fans expected—until now. Credit: Disney In a quiet update spotted by Disney fans this month, Disney Cruise Line has officially replaced one of the last visible nods to the former CEO. The subtle change took place on Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, where a small tribute once honored Chapek as “Master Ship Bu…

NEW: Former CEO Bob Chapek Removed From Disney Property

The Walt Disney Company has replaced one of the last traces of former CEO Bob Chapek, whose controversial tenure ended in his abrupt departure and Bob Iger’s return in November 2022. Chapek is often credited with some of The Walt Disney Company’s most controversial decisions, from diving headfirst into a quantity-over-quality model for Disney+, spending $71.3 billion on 21st Century FOX, and pushing for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel …

New Joe Schott 'Master Ship Builder' Sign Replaces Bob Chapek Sign at Disney Castaway Cay - WDW News Today

A new "Master Ship Builder" sign has finally been installed at Castaway Cay after the Bob Chapek sign was removed in November 2022.