Disney executives are already talking about what effect the news of a merger could have on the company.

Disney executives seem right to bet that it's a small world after all.

"It is critical for him," said one of the former Disney executives.

I doubt this was lost on the Disney executives and board.

"For six people to like a show is never going to happen," the former Disney executive said.

"For a lot of guys it's just another place to have an office," said one Disney executive.

The 50-year-old former Disney executive did not put up much of a fight, according to a person briefed on the matter.

A Disney executive said no decision had been made, but an announcement is expected in the next week.

Disney executives would only say they were "happy" with the terms.

One Disney executive said that the company expected the matter to be resolved over the next few months.