Disney’s Love Affair With Coca-ColaIt’s no secret that The Walt Disney Company and Coca-Cola have enjoyed a long, prosperous relationship, but you might be surprised to learn that the Disney-Coke partnership had its beginnings in 1942, when Coca-Cola asked Walt Disney for a favor. On Monday, The Walt Disney Company said a candidate had been chosen and hired for the position of Chief Financial Officer. Such a contract could have the potential to simultaneously make Pepsi the official beverage at Disney Parks and assist in the company’s efforts to cut spending by allowing Disney to bring Pepsi to the parks at a savings for Disney, thanks to Johnston’s long-standing relationship with the company. Add to that the fact that Johnston worked as Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions at Pepsi, and it’s clear that there are all the makings for a Pepsi takeover in the parks. And to that end, many fans – this writer included – just have one thing to say: Please, Disney, don’t switch us to Pepsi in the parks.

Source: The Star November 06, 2023 23:43 UTC