WDWNT Daily Recap (7/2/21): Tropical Storm Elsa Upgraded to Hurricane, Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Released, Trader Sam’s Gift Shop Unveiled at the Jungle Cruise, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, July 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Chairman of Disney Parks, Josh D’Amaro Talks Innovation, Inclusivity, and More

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In an interview with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions for their publication “Funworld,” Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro discussed the struggles of the last year and the innovations for the future. D’Amaro, who stepped into the role at the start of the pandemic in 2020, was in a unique position of navigating … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/18/21): runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Returning in 2022, Scentsy Teams Up With Disney, Single Rider Lines Returning, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, June 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Park Passes Staying, Disneyland at Less than Half of Former Staffing Level, Josh D’Amaro Tells L.A. Times

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In an interview published today with the Los Angeles Times, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, noted that Disneyland will see some permanent changes as a result of measures introduced during the pandemic. “I don’t want to say we are going to go back to the way it was,” D’Amaro said. Instead, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/17/21): Disneyland Restaurants Reopen, Attractions Return to Pre-Pandemic Operations, Citizens of Buena Vista Street Return, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, June 17, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Updates “Disney Look” for Cast Members to Include Gender-Inclusive Hairstyles and Appropriate Tattoos

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The “Disney Look” for Cast Members has been updated, allowing them to wear “gender-inclusive hairstyles” and appropriate tattoos. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro described the changes, and how the drive to be more inclusive, prompted the changes on Disney Parks Blog: “To all who come to this happy place: Welcome.” Walt Disney … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/8/21): Disney Selling Vista Way Apartment Complex, Mears Announces “Mears Connect”, Disney Created “Real” Star Wars Lightsabers, “Fantasmic!” Character Banners Replaced, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, April 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Discusses the Fresh, Technology-Focused Future of Disney Parks

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During an interview with CNN Business, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro spoke on the future of Disney Parks in the midst of preparations for the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. D’Amaro wanted to first and foremost assure that the company will protect Walt Disney’s legacy and will continue the magic that people … Read more

Disney Has Created “Real” Star Wars Lightsabers for Future Theme Park Use

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During the “A Special Look Inside Disney Parks” virtual event today, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro showcased a “real” Star Wars lightsaber for future use at Disney Parks. Josh D’Amaro closed out today’s event by taking out a hilt and a blade came out of thin air, emulating a real lightsaber. He confirmed the authenticity … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/12/21): Disneyland to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Super Site, Walt Disney World in Talks for Vaccine Super Site, Josh D’Amaro in EPCOT, Baby White Rhino Gets a Name, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Josh D’Amaro Seen Speaking to Guests at EPCOT

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We spotted Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, while live-streaming from EPCOT today. D’Amaro was stopping to talk to guests in the World Showcase. D’Amaro was named Chairman in May 2020. He has been making frequent appearances at the parks on both coasts since then, most recently checking up on the Christmas … Read more

PHOTOS: Josh D’Amaro Shares Look at Christmas Tree Inside Walt Disney’s Apartment at Disneyland

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With Disneyland Park remaining closed through the end of 2020, guests won’t be able to experience the holiday decorations of Walt Disney’s original park. Thankfully, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, shared a look at one piece of Christmas decor that was still placed this year. Cast Members have put a small … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/16/20): Electrical Water Pageant Returning to Walt Disney World, Chef Mickey’s Characters Back at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bob Iger Potentially Becoming an Ambassador, More Reopenings at Disney California Adventure, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Josh D’Amaro States There Will be More “Inclusion” Projects for Disney Parks, Starting With Splash Mountain Retheming

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Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, stated during today’s IAAPA Expo that there will be “more to come” for the new fifth Key, Inclusion, in the parks. Inclusion was introduced as the fifth Key of Cast Member training in September. The four pre-existing Keys are Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency. The Inclusion … Read more

Disney Parks Plans on Bringing Back Recently Canceled Shows and Entertainment

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At the IAPAA Expo, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, stated that Disney is planning on bringing back entertainment that was canceled indefinitely. Almost every stage show at Walt Disney World has been discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic, and hundreds of entertainment Cast Members were recently laid off. The canceled shows include … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Visits Cast Members at Walt Disney World Following Layoffs

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A week after he was seen at Downtown Disney District in California, Josh D’Amaro has been spotted the past few days at Walt Disney World. Several Cast Members have posted about meeting him as he visits with them and apologizes following the layoffs of nearly 28,000 Cast Members. @disneydude_71 saw D’Amaro at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. … Read more