Following the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi, chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro is poised to take over as CEO of The Walt Disney Company when Bob Iger retires (again). Disney CEO Search In a new article about Hollywood’s succession politics, The Hollywood Reporter says D’Amaro is in the “pole position” to take over as … Read more
According to a new interview with Miral Group CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be an indoor theme park. Miral Says Disneyland Abu Dhabi Will Be Indoors According to a post from local radio station Dubai Eye 103.8 on LinkedIn, Al Zaabi shared in an interview with Brandy Scott on The Business … Read more
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro thinks Universal Epic Universe will draw more visitors to Walt Disney World instead of pulling guests away. Epic Universe When asked about the new Universal Orlando Resort theme park at the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference, D’Amaro said, “We’re always on the offensive… We’re constantly investing for the long … Read more
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared his excitement about the newly announced Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi on social media. Josh D’Amaro Shares Excitement About Abu Dhabi Disney Park In an Instagram video, D’Amaro said, “This will be our seventh Disney destination around the world. And this is all part of turbo-charging our business. … Read more
Josh D’Amaro will participate in the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference next month. The Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products will participate in a question-and-answer session at the conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at approximately 9:40 a.m. ET/ 6:40 a.m. PT. The Q&A will stream live at www.disney.com/investors. CEO Bob Iger participated in … Read more
A new article has provided more information on the ongoing search for a successor to Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger. Jimmy Pitaro No Longer on List of CEO Candidates The new article by Bloomberg provides a little more information on the continued search for the perfect replacement for current Disney CEO Bob Iger. With … Read more
A new droidsmith Audio-Animatronic named Otto, the same species as Babu Frik, was revealed at the Disney Experiences session at SXSW 2025, sitting atop a BDX Droid. Droidsmith Otto Audio-Animatronic Appears at SXSW The tiny droidsmith made his appearance in the first portion of the session, focusing on Lucasfilm’s collaborations with Disney Experiences. He arrived … Read more
During “The Future of World-Building” session at SXSW in Austin, Texas, hosted by Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, it was announced that the BD-X droids will be making their way to more Disney Parks later this year. BD-X Droids Coming To More Disney Parks The droids will make their … Read more
Disney Parks Blog will live-stream tomorrow’s speaking engagement with Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Co-Chairman Alan Bergman at this year’s SXSW conference. Disney at SXSW 2025 Disney Parks Blog has shared a live-stream YouTube link for the upcoming session called “The Future of World-Building at Disney.” During the session, D’Amaro and Bergman will “discuss … Read more
Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, has announced several new appointments for his executive team, including a newly-created role, and new heads for Disneyland Resort, Disney Signature Experiences, and Shanghai Disney Resort. Josh D’Amaro Announces Disney Experiences Executive Changes Ken Potrock, formerly the president of Disneyland Resort, will now take on the newly-created role of … Read more
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experience, and Products, along with Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, will speak at this year’s SXSW 2025 conference. SXSW 2025 The conference will take place from March 7-15, 2025, in Austin, Texas. D’Amaro and Bergman will host a session called “The Future of World-Building at Disney.” At this time, the date … Read more
It’s the question everyone is asking as Bob Iger’s (second) retirement looms: who will be the next Disney CEO? Variety reports that Dana Walden is still the leading candidate to replace Bob Iger as the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, narrowly edging out Josh D’Amaro. Dana Walden vs. Josh D’Amaro According to … Read more
New concept art has been revealed for “Disney The Tale of Moana,” the new stage show that will be aboard the Disney Treasure — featuring a 15-foot-tall Te Ka puppet. New ‘Tale of Moana’ Concept Art Shared during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase panel at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience and later on X … Read more
The Walt Disney Company could announce Bob Iger’s CEO successor before the end of this year, according to Yahoo Finance. Next Disney CEO Could Be Announced This Year Kevin Mayer, a former CEO candidate and current advisor to Iger, told Yahoo at the Cannes Lions Festival on Tuesday, “I think we may know this year, … Read more
The Disney Board of Directors’ top four contenders to replace Bob Iger, Easter Treats coming to Walt Disney World, new Main Street U.S.A Cast Member costumes hitting Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, March 14, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
According to Bloomberg, the Disney Board of Directors currently has four Disney executives in mind to succeed current CEO Bob Iger. The four people in the running are Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, Dana Walden; Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, Josh D’Amaro; Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, Alan Bergman; and Chairman of ESPN and Sports … Read more