Tag: Josh D’Amaro
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Disneyland Paris Holds Ceremony for Opening of Disney Adventure World and World of Frozen
It was a cool evening in Disneyland Paris as dignitaries, celebrities, and other special guests celebrated the opening of World of Frozen and Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. This comes a day after the French President, Emmanuel Macron, stopped by to visit the reimagined second park at Disneyland Paris. On hand for the event…
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French President Emmanuel Macron Visits Disneyland Paris with Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro
On Friday, March 27, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris with Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. This comes as the 2025 SETEC study, which determined that Disneyland Paris is Europe’s #1 tourist destination. Since 1992, when it opened, there have been over 445 million visits to Disneyland Paris. The visit…
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Bluey’s Best Day Ever! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #808
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there are quite a few exciting things to talk about, along with a game to play. The show starts with the exciting news that CHOC Walk will be on August 2nd this summer! You can join Team Daps Magic at www.chocwalk.org/dapsmagic today! Then, the Geeks talk about many of…
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Disney Ends Partnership with OpenAI as Sora is Shut Down
OpenAI announced today that it is shutting down Sora, its generative-AI video creation platform that was unveiled in 2024. This comes after Disney announced a $1 billion deal just three months ago. OpenAI shared the news in a statement, which said, “We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and…
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Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees
At the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, now Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announced a partnership between Disney and Epic Games. This was accompanied by a $1.5 billion investment by Disney into the gaming company. Today, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sent a memo to employees announcing the elimination of 1,000 jobs. This amounts…
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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Defines Next Disney Chapter in Memo to Disney Workers
On March 18, 2026, Josh D’Amaro stepped into the role of Disney CEO. The day began with D’Amaro sharing an update about The Walt Disney Company and then his vision for the company to shareholders during The Walt Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting. It also included a memo to Disney workers and cast members where he…
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Disney Shareholder Meeting Reveals Era of Optimism with Josh D’Amaro’s Leadership
On the morning of March 18, 2026, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro made his first public appearance in his new role. This was during The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder meeting. After an opening by Disney Chairman James P. Gorman, the meeting spent a few minutes honoring the now-retired two-time Disney CEO, Bob Iger. The video…
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New Disney Cruise Line Ship Name Revealed
Today, Disney held its annual shareholder meeting. During the meeting, new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro took center stage. With a gracious presentation that honored former Disney CEO Bob Iger, D’Amaro also looked toward the future. This included revealing what the next Disney Cruise Line ship will be named, as the fleet continues to expand. Ultimately,…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder Meeting
On March 18, 2026, The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder Meeting will be led by new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. Below is the liveblog of this event as Disney heads into a new chapter of its over 100-year history.
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Josh D’Amaro Becomes CEO of The Walt Disney Company
It’s official, Josh D’Amaro is now the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. This follows an extensive search led by Disney’s Chairman of the Board, James P. Gorman. D’Amaro is joined at the top of the company by Dana Walden, who is now the President and Chief Creative Officer for Disney. On Wednesday…
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The Walt Disney Company Names Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer
There are a lot of changes happening in the leadership of The Walt Disney Company as incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro prepares to step into his new role. This last week, Disney Experiences saw a shake-up as Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum was tapped to take over the role of Disney Experiences Chairman when D’Amaro moves…
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The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Annual Shareholder Meeting
On March 18, 2026, The Walt Disney Company will hold its annual shareholder meeting. This will also be the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Disney. March 18th is also the day that Josh D’Amaro will be taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer, as current CEO Bob Iger retires. Ahead…
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The Disney Cruise Line Christens the Disney Adventure During Magical Celebration in Singapore with Robert Downey Jr.
The Disney Adventure arrived at its home port in Singapore earlier this week. Following its arrival, the Disney Cruise Line celebrated this beautiful new ship joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet and christened it. This was done during a star-studded event that took place in the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the ship. This event used…
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A New CEO and a New Muppet Show – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #801
In this episode of Geeks Corner, hosts Mr. Daps and Caitie discuss the recent appointment of Josh D’Amaro as the new CEO of the Walt Disney Company, exploring his journey within the company and his vision for the future. They also delve into the revival of The Muppet Show, highlighting its nostalgic elements while embracing…
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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.