Tag: Josh D’Amaro
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A New Chapter of Magic: Josh D’Amaro & Dana Walden Lead the Way
The future of The Walt Disney Company just got a lot brighter! In this episode, Mr. Daps dives into the historic announcement that Josh D’Amaro will become the next CEO of Disney, with Dana Walden stepping into the role of President and the company’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer. Uncover how Disney’s next chapter is being…
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Congratulates Incoming Disney CEO
The Walt Disney Company has announced that current Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro will be the company’s next CEO. Joining him at the top of the company is Dana Walden, who will be the President and Chief Creative Officer. With the announcement just hours old, former CEO Michael Eisner took to X (formerly Twitter) to…
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Josh D’Amaro to Be Next Disney CEO with Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Experiences, will be its next CEO. Disney’s Board of Directors met on Monday and unanimously voted for D’Amaro. This role will be effective as of March 18, 2026, at Disney’s Annual Meeting. Following the Annual Meeting, the Board will appoint D’Amaro…
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Susan Egan Christens Disney Destiny in Heroic Ceremony
On November 10, 2025, the Disney Destiny was christened by Susan Egan. This was at the culmination of a ceremony that was led by Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Joe Schott, President of Disney Signature Experiences. “For more than 100 years, we have entertained our fans in new and innovative ways, connecting them to…
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Disney, MrBeast, Creators, and Make-A-Wish Make Magic For 40 Kids
Something that Disney does very well is helping those who can’t look after themselves. For 45 years, Disney has partnered with Make-A-Wish to help make wishes come true for kids with critical illnesses. While millions of kids are able to enjoy the magic of Disney with their families and friends each year. Kids with critical…
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40 Make-A-Wish Kids Get Ultimate Halloween Experience at Disneyland with Mr. Beast and Other Top Creators
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is always a magical season to visit. Things got extra magical for 40 Make-A-Wish kids who were hosted at The Happiest Place on Earth by Disney, Mr. Beast, YouTube, and other top creators. This was a first with all of these wishes being granted with all of these collaborators.…
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Michael Moriarty Appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Disney Experiences
Michael Moriarty has been appointed as the next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Disney Experiences. The announcement was made by the Chairman of Disney Experiences, Josh D’Amaro. Moriarty has almost two decades of Disney leadership experience. He has held roles as the CFO of Walt Disney Imagineering and also the Hong Kong Disneyland…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on Passing of Dr. Jane Goodall
Earlier today, the world learned about the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. The world-renowned primatologist and conservationist was 91 years old. She passed of natural causes. After her passing, The Walt Disney Company released a statement. A large portion of this statement came from Disney CEO Bob Iger. “Dr. Jane Goodall, Dame of the British…
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Miral CEO Says Disneyland Abu Dhabi Wouldn’t Work as Outdoor Park
Get the latest updates on Disneyland Abu Dhabi, a collaboration between Disney and Miral, promising a world-class theme park experience.
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Disneyland at 70: Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro Reflect on Milestone
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro reflect on Disneyland’s 70th birthday and its significance.
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Walt Disney World Resort President Wishes Epic Universe Well
Ahead of the official opening of Epic Universe, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle wishes the new park good luck.
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5 Things to Know About Disneyland Abu Dhabi
Here are five big take aways from the Disneyland Abu Dhabi announcement from The Walt Disney Company this week.
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Disneyland Abu Dhabi
Exciting news! Disneyland Abu Dhabi is coming to Yas Island, promising a unique mix of Disney magic and stunning architecture.
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro to Participate in the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference in Bob Iger’s Stead
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro will represent Disney at the MoffettNathanson Conference instead of Bob Iger.
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Josh D’Amaro and Alan Bergman Talk Collaboration and World-Building
Discover the insights from Josh D’Amaro and Alan Bergman about the future of world-building and storytelling at Disney.
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman to Speak on Future of World-Building
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman will be collaborating to speak at the South by Southwest Conference. The Feature Presentation will be focused on the future of world-building and also include some special guests who have not been revealed at this point. The speech is…
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Disney Experiences Announces New Role of The Walt Disney Company Major Events Integration President Along With Other Leadership Changes
Disney Experiences has announced multiple changes in several leadership roles around the globe.
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman to Speak at SXSW 2025
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman will be speaking at SXSW in March.
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Meet the Villains of Villains Land Coming to Magic Kingdom
The villains who will be found in Villains Land have been revealed by Disney Experiences Chairmain Josh D’Amaro at D23 Brazil.
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Disney Starlight Parade Moana Float Revealed at D23 Brazil
Concept art for a new Moana-themed float for the upcoming night parade, ‘Disney Starlight,’ was revealed at D23 Brazil!
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What’s Coming to the Disneyland Resort? – Horizons: D23 Disney Experiences Showcase Recap
Take a look at what was announced for the Disneyland Resort at Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase.
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Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates Opening of Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs is now officially open at the Tokyo Disney Resort. This new area in Tokyo DisneySea celebrates the stories of Frozen, Peter Pan, and Tangled. It also includes the new Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel. To celebrate the opening of this new addition, there was a special event held the night before. This was…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Turns 5
It’s hard to believe it but 5 years ago I was walking into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with a couple thousand of my “closest friends.” The Daps Magic team was up bright and early in the morning to be among the first group making their way into this new land at Disneyland. The day was…
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Magic of Imagineering Shown in ‘We Call it Imagineering’ with New Audio-Animatronics for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
“There’s really no secret about our approach. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious. And curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney A new series from Walt Disney Imagineering arrived on YouTube this morning. We Call It Imagineering pulls back the curtain of Walt…