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Posted: 2022-05-09T14:28:35Z | Updated: 2022-05-09T14:28:35Z

Disney CEO Bob Chapek committed a goofy gaffe during a commencement speech on Saturday. (Watch the video below.)

Speaking at his alma mater Indiana University on Saturday, Chapek recalled family trips to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Driving through the gates of the happiest place on Earth was like nothing Id ever done before, he said.

Nice sentiment, wrong location. The happiest place on Earth is the slogan for Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Disney Worlds is the most magical place on Earth.

The guy spent five years heading up Disneys parks division, Deadline noted , so the mottos ought to be pretty much ingrained.

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Chapek also told the graduates he fueled his determination to succeed as Iron Man draws his energy from that Arc Reactor.

Back in March, Chapek wasnt coming off as any superhero. He received backlash from Disney staffers and the public for initially urging the company to take a neutral stance on Dont Say Gay, the Florida bill restricting classroom discussion of gender and sexuality in younger grades. He then apologized and took a more forceful stance against it, even announcing a contribution to a gay rights organization which the group then rejected. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) seemingly retaliated against Disneys public opposition to the law by stripping Disney World of its self-governing powers .

Fast forward to the 55:26 mark to see Chapeks remarks.

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