Disney parks at the forefront after Iger's return

It's been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at DIS" target="_blank">Disney (DIS) to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering right near the top: reconnecting with the Disney theme park die-hards and restoring their faith in the brand. 

Among his first acts as returning chief executive, Iger walked the Disneyland and California Adventure parks in Anaheim, California with Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney parks, experiences, and products. And there was Iger at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort, talking to guests and cast members alike and taking a personal interest in new projects that are underway.  

Watching with rising interest along with parkgoers are investors, who watched the company's shares tumble during Chapek's last year. Walt Disney Co. will post second quarter earnings results on Wednesday.  

When Iger rejoined Disney as CEO in November, taking over control of the company from Bob Chapek, it was met with great fanfare by park loyalists who openly criticized Chapek on social media throughout his tenure.