Tag: Thomas Mazloum
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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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The Power and Importance of Invisible Magic at the Disneyland Resort
There is an invisible magic that happens at the Disneyland Resort on a daily basis. For the most part, it is never seen by guests of The Happiest Place on Earth! It most definitely is felt, though! This magic comes from a department at the Disneyland Resort that is tasked with the care and maintenance…
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Sipping and Savoring at Food & Wine – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #806
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. Originally, the show was going to be focused mostly on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. However, there were some other announcements that came out. So, the show also covers Thomas Mazloum becoming the Disney Experiences Chairman and Jill…
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Jill Estorino Named New President of Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is getting a new president. After it was announced that current Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum is being promoted to the role of Chairman of Disney Experiences, it was announced that Jill Estorino will be coming to lead The Happiest Place on Earth! She will take on this role on March 18th,…
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Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum Promoted to Chairman of Disney Experiences
In January 2025, Thomas Mazloum was named President of the Disneyland Resort. Today, he was promoted to lead Disney Experiences. He came to this role after being the president of New Experiences Portfolio & Disney Signature Experiences. Mazloum held many other leadership positions within The Walt Disney Company throughout his career. This includes leadership positions…
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Disneyland Resort’s Focus: Young Families and Immersive Experiences
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps discusses Disneyland Resort’s focus on young families, immersive entertainment, and making the park more accessible and magical for all guests. He shares insights from a conversation with Disneyland leadership about future plans, new offerings like Bluey’s Best Day Ever, and strategies to…
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Which Way Should We Go? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #804
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear let the viewers decide where the show goes. It’s a “choose your own adventure” format of Geeks Corner that they are calling “Which way should we go?” Check out the full episode below, join the conversation in the comments, and tune in live on…
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The Future of Disneyland Resort Lies with the Art of Hospitality
The Disneyland Resort is known as The Happiest Place on Earth! Under the leadership of Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum, it is also looking to become the most hospitable place on Earth. This week, Daps Magic was invited to sit down with Mazloum and some of his leaders to learn about what is driving the…
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Harmonizing the Happiest Place: The Mazloum Era at Disneyland
Imagine a Disneyland Resort where, without adding any new attractions, 1.5 million more rides are enjoyed within a year. This astonishing increase in guest experiences highlights what Disney calls “invisible magic” — the behind-the-scenes efforts that elevate park operations and guest satisfaction beyond what meets the eye. If you’re curious about how Disney continues to…
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Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! to Remain Open Throughout 2026 at Disney California Adventure
There are a lot of changes coming to the Disneyland Resort. With the passage of DisneylandForward, the focus has changed from what possibly could be coming to The Happiest Place on Earth to specific changes. This includes the upcoming Eastern Gateway project, a new attraction based on the Pixar Animation Studios’ film Coco, and an…
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Disneyland Resort to Drop 11:00 AM Park Hopping Rule
Since the Disneyland Resort added its reservation system, there have been limitations on park hopping. Initially, park hopping wasn’t allowed before 1:00 PM. This was eventually updated to allow guests with park-hopping tickets or Magic Keys to switch parks at 11:00 AM. This is not the end of the story, however. The Disneyland Resort will…
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Top 5 of 2025: #4 – Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration
As the year comes to an end, Daps Magic is taking a look at the top five stories of 2025. There was a LOT of news this year, and a lot of changes. As Daps Magic sifts through all of this, there are a few things that are rising to the top. As is always…
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Disneyland Resort President Teases 2026 Disneyland After Dark Events
The Disneyland Resort President, Thomas Mazloum, has taken to social media. There, he is teasing Disneyland After Dark for 2026. In a video featuring Flik, Mazloum can be seen brainstorming ideas for the upcoming year. On a list titled “70 Years of Favorites,” Mazloum writes down the following ideas: He leaves one space open and…
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Oralia Neria Felix and Michele Mary Named 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador Team for Disneyland Resort
During a special ceremony at the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland, the 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador team for the Disneyland Resort was revealed. The new team includes Oralia Neria Felix and Michele Mary. They were revealed at the end of a ceremony that was hosted by the current Disneyland Ambassador team, Jada Young and Raul Aquino Rojas.…
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Disney Shares How its Parks Generates Nearly $67 Billion For United States Economy
Discover the incredible economic impact of Disney Parks, generating billions and supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs annually.
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Ken Potrock Says Goodbye to Disneyland Resort
Ken Potrock has passed the torch of President of the Disneyland Resort to Thomas Mazloum as he takes on a new role at Disney.
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Ducks, Droids, & Presidents – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #748
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot of ground to cover throughout the episode. This includes a rainy day at Disneyland, Anaheim Ducks Day at the Disneyland Resort, Droids at Sea, the final day for Muppet*Vision, and a new president for the Disneyland Resort. We hope you enjoy this episode of Geeks…
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Disney Cruise Line to Resume Sailings from Florida in August
Today it was announced that Disney Cruise Line will soon be sailing again from Florida. The announcement was made with a video on the Disney Parks Blog with the President of Disney Signature Experiences Thomas Mazloum. The Disney Dream will begin voyages again from Port Canaveral, Florida starting on August 9th. The cruises offered from…
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New Disney Parks Leadership Announced
Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, has announced a new Disney Parks, Experiences and Products leadership team that will be led by Josh D’Amaro, who has been named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. All new positions are effective immediately. “I’m incredibly proud of the new leadership team at Parks, beginning…
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Disney Executives Named to California, Florida Economic Recovery Task Forces
California Governor Gavin Newsom had named former governors, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, Disney Chairman Bob Iger, and other business executives and politicians to help guide the state’s economic recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Unemployment continues to climb, and millions of Californians are seeking financial support. The governor said his chief of staff, Ann O’Leary,…