Money Magic

I blame this post on Google, boredom, and the fact that I never outgrew pixie dust.

I have been to Disney world, many, many times. You name a ride and I have been on it, I have seen the restaurants change and construction signs go up. I have even sat through the history of Disney twice, which in hindsight is a little sad. So while bored I decided to Google Disney stock holders. Which directed me to this , which is actually interesting the Walt Disney Company Shareholders information site.

The Walt Disney Corporation gives information on dividends, annual reports, stock split history, historical financial information, online shareholders accounts, merger information statements, tax information, and even a newsletter all online. That's right Mickey stepped into the digital age, and now with a click of your mouse you can learn all about the company and your share. Several other major corporations,Meijers/Walmart/ ect. have also taken steps like these, but I found Disney's website the most user friendly. Imagine never having to worry about losing your tax information, because you can just log in and look at your 1099 DIV.

I like that corporations are posting more information for both shareholders and the public, but I do question how secure the account information really is. Which may be why some corporations do not have websites that allow shareholders to log in and look at the performance of their shares. Plus I miss the paper stocks that use to be issued. The FAQ's specifically states that the Disney Corporation no longer issues papers stocks as commemorative gifts. I think that this website might have killed a little bit of the magic of Disney for me. Much like seeing all seven of the dwarfs' heads go rolling by on a cart (backstage tour my sophomore year of high school ;). Good or bad I guess online access to all acounts including shareholders information is just part of the land of tommorow.