Disney profits up in first quarter, image could still use some work

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney's latest financial report indicates solid gains from a rebounding domestic theme park business, its hugely successful ESPN sports cable network, and a movie studio that is still reaping the benefits of a blockbuster 2003. The company reported five percent growth in net income, to $723 million, and a one percent increase, to $8.7 billion in sales. Observers say the company's image needs some work after a year of airing its dirty laundry.