Cynthia Harriss | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 7, 1999

Cynthia Harriss | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 7, 1999

—

by

Mr. Daps
in ,

On this day in 1999, Cynthia Harriss was named president of the Disneyland Resort. Harriss started her career in retail, selling women’s apparel. She joined Disney in 1992 as senior vice president of Disney Stores. In 1997, she moved to Disneyland as head of park operations and merchandise and then executive VP. Harriss served as president of the Disneyland Resort between 1999 and 2003, including during the debut of Disney’s California Adventure. [25 years ago in 2024]

Mr. Daps

Mr. Daps is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Daps Magic! Find Mr. Daps regularly at Disneyland with his trilby and bow tie taking pictures and simply enjoying the Happiest Place on Earth. He is the weekly host of GEEKS CORNER and your reporter for all that Disney And Positive Stuff. Find videos of all of that one the Daps Magic YouTube channel.  Mr. Daps is also a Brand Ambassador with Her Universe! Find Mr. Daps on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads! If you see Mr. Daps in the parks, be sure and say hi!

Book your next Disney Cruise Line adventure with Mouseways Travel, the official travel partner of Daps Magic. They focus on the details so you can focus on the fun!