I believe FOX, not Disney, has the rights to the original SW trilogy in terms of releasing stuff to Blu-Ray. I could be wrong.
And, I'm sorry, but how are they not leaders with innovation? They bought Marvel and started one of the most successful franchises in history that ended with the Avengers. Disney Channel started the whole trend of manufactured teeny bobby shows. Their broadcast network, ABC, has some of the most original shows on television: 666 Park Avenue, Once Upon a Time, and Last Resort (and this is despite Pushing Daisies' flop). You might not agree with Disney's approach but they are one of the most successful media companies in the world for a reason. Yes, they are greedy but they would be a terrible company if they didn't work to maximize profits.
I have no idea whether the deal is different or not, but a Creative Consultant is the same as a Consultant Producer. In case you're wondering how much power they have, I recommend looking for Dan Harmon's blog post after he got fired. It's essentially an honorary position where you're paid to show up and not do much else. He can give his two cents but nobody has to follow what he says.