Josh D’Amaro
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneBusiness
“We Don’t Always Get it Right”: Disney Addresses Pricing at the Parks
Disney’s pricing has been one of the most commonly debated aspects of the Disney Park experience. During former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s tenure, fans saw a marked increase in ticket prices at the Disney Parks—both Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. These price rises continued after Bob Chapek left though current Disney CEO Bob Iger has seem
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27 JuneBusiness
Senior Executive Speaks on Parks: Walt Disney Would be “Pretty Proud”
One of the most frequent questions that arises when fans debate the current state of the Walt Disney Company is whether its founder, Walt Disney himself, would appreciate where the company is today. Many times in the past, fans—and even members of the Disney family—have disagreed about whether Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney would appreciate the direction that the House of Mouse has taken with its b
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18 JuneBusiness
Iger’s Return Has Been Filled With Failures
When Disney CEO Bob Iger returned last November, it was seen as a breath of fresh air. Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek was loathed by Cast Members, stockholders, and Disney fans. Iger’s return was meant to bring the Walt Disney Company back to its former glory, and who better to accomplish that than one of the architects of its rise to prominence? That was the story. That’s the way it was
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11 JuneNews
Iger’s Latest Moves Hint at Potential Successor
It’s been seven months since Bob Iger returned as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, and he still has to complete his most important job for Disney. While he has worked hard to try and put the disastrous Bob Chapek era behind the company, there is still no plan of succession for when Iger’s contract ends at the end of 2024. When Iger replaced Chapek in November 2022, he immediately se
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May- 2023 -23 MayBusiness
Think Disney World Is Going To Build a Park in Your State? Think Again
Amid the Walt Disney Company’s fight with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, every state in America had big dreams of the vast complex of Disney World moving to their state. A state representative in North Carolina put forth a bill to set aside money to help woo the Magic Kingdom and its other Parks to the Tar Heel State. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley laid out the welcome mat, hopin
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23 MayDisney Parks
Disney Making Changes to “Simplify” Theme Parks, Make Them “Easier and More Accessible”
The Disney Parks experience is singular. Going to a Disney Park is a dream vacation for many Disney Fanatics all over the world. From incredible attractions like Cinderella Castle, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Haunted Mansion to shows like “Fantasmic!” at any domestic and international Disney Theme Park—be that Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida, Disneyland Resort in Southern Califo
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22 MayBusiness
Lake Nona Cancellation Notwithstanding, Disney is Thinking “Pretty Aggressively” About its Future in Florida
The Walt Disney Company is a name synonymous with family-friendly fun, magic, wonder, and dreams. However, behind that image is a solid company and corporate structure that has to make multiple business decisions that can take some of the whimsy and magic out of Disney’s image and remind us of some of the harder decisions the company needs to make in order to keep things running. In that vein, one
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18 May
On the Day DeSantis 2024 Rumors Spread, Disney Kneecaps Him
There are no coincidences in life. Everything happens for a reason. And if we’ve learned nothing else in the feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company, Disney is always one step ahead of the governor, and Disney is much better at crafting a narrative. Related: Governor DeSantis Responds to Canceled Lake Nona Project Earlier this morning, CBS News reported that Fl
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16 MayBusiness
Bob Chapek Round 2? Josh D’Amaro’s Popularity Plummets
The Walt Disney Company has had its fair share of negative press in the last few years. Much of that surrounded former Disney CEO, Bob Chapek. Colloquially referred to as Bob “Paycheck,” the Disney CEO’s tenure was characterized by many price rises at the Disney Parks. During his time at the helm, many families were priced out of being able to enjoy a Disney vacation, though the price rises have c
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Apr- 2023 -15 AprilNews
Photo: Bob Iger, Josh D’Amaro Spotted at Tokyo Disneyland
Another day, another Theme Park inspection for Disney’s CEO and Disney Parks Chairman. After visiting the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, the Walt Disney World Resort outside Orlando, Florida, and the Disneyland Paris Resort, Disney leaders Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro were spotted at the Tokyo Disney Resort, observing the state of the Company’s first international Park an
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