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Jan- 2025 -21 JanuaryDisney Parks
Disney Executives Unlock the Future of the Theme Parks
The Walt Disney Company is gearing up to reveal its vision for the future of its theme parks and entertainment divisions. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman are set to take the stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025 to outline what’s next for the parks and beyond. The Future of World-Building D’Amaro and Bergman will presen
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberBusiness
Disney’s Next CEO Won’t Come From Within
The Walt Disney Company is currently considering four leading internal candidates to succeed Bob Iger as CEO. Among them are Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, co-chairs of Disney Entertainment, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitara, and Josh D’Amaro, head of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. Each candidate shows potential but also presents specific limitations regarding their experience within the b
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Apr- 2024 -7 AprilNews
Galactic Starcruiser Rides Again! D’Amaro Teases New Hollywood Studios Attraction to Replace Defunct ‘Star Wars’ Hotel
It’s been a big couple of weeks for updates on Walt Disney World expansion plans. Disney filed permits to start working on its Animal Kingdom expansion, which will include a new South/Central American-themed land, including Encanto, and replacing Dinosaur with Indiana Jones Adventure. Related: Disney Finally Moving Forward With Its Magic Kingdom Expansion Disney World followed that up with a
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1 AprilBusiness
Bob Iger and Disney Are About to Make a Massive Mistake
This week, the Walt Disney Company and its CEO, Bob Iger, find themselves in the fight of their lives. On April 3, Disney shareholders will meet to vote on a new Board of Directors. Iger is facing off against activist investor Nelson Peltz. Peltz and his Trian Fund Management own around two percent of Disney. He is seeking two sets on Disney’s Board, including one for himself and significant
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Jan- 2024 -13 JanuaryNews
Experts Agree, Disney’s Next CEO Is Not Currently With the Company
When activist investor Nelson Peltz made his second bid for a seat on the board of the Walt Disney Company, he had a laundry list of complaints. But his complaints weren’t different from those everyone has heard since Disney CEO Bob Iger returned in late 2022. Disney has been struggling at the box office with several high-priced flops, Disney Plus has not been able to maintain profitability,
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12 JanuaryDisney Parks
Some Believe Josh D’Amaro “Failed In His Duties,” Do You?
Some fans are thoroughly unimpressed with Disney Parks chairman Josh D’Amaro and his performance in his role as the man in charge of the parks. The push and pull between Disney’s corporate identity and its foremost aim of being an entertainment powerhouse is age-old. Often, fans disagree with choices that the Walt Disney Company makes or statements by its senior executives, feeling as
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Dec- 2023 -1 DecemberDisney Parks
Disney Isn’t Worried About City Restrictions, Touts Another Disney Park in Area
Disney Parks chairman Josh D’Amaro recently shared some interesting news about the possibility of Disneyland expanding in California. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are universally agreed upon as some of the best places in the world to enjoy a Disney vacation. Either Disney resort is filled with myriad rides and attractions (think like Haunted Mansion or Space Mountain) tha
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Sep- 2023 -9 SeptemberNews
Disney Executive Admits That Cosmic Rewind Passengers Need to “Take It Easy”
If you ask Disney Fanatics about their favorite theme park experiences, there is bound to be a solid mix of answers. Some Disney fans will sing the praises of Animal Kingdom shows, while others will discuss their love of fireworks or their passion for Character Meet and Greets in theme parks like the Magic Kingdom. Others will focus on amenities like themed lounges or restaurants — but a hef
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9 SeptemberDisney Parks
Disney Announces ‘Largest’ Magic Kingdom Expansion Ever
Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro was a busy man on Saturday. During the D23 Expo, announcements and news are always coming out, but D’Amaro is usually the show’s star, with significant information about changes to Disney Parks that get the crowd riled up. And this year was no different. D’Amaro started with some of the newer projects we alrea
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4 SeptemberNews
Josh D’Amaro Just Teased A Major Disney World Announcement
Walt Disney World is in a constant state of reinvention. It was the way that Walt Disney wanted it. When you move throughout Disney World, you can see that continuous change. Even the parks continue to bring in new and exciting rides to keep guests returning year after year. That is all except one park. Magic Kingdom recently saw the opening of Tron Lightcycle/Run and will soon see Tiana’s B
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