Josh D'Amaro Archives

Josh D’Amaro Discusses Disney Parks Reopening in New Interview, Says “We’re Ready” to Reopen Disneyland Resort Parks When Guidelines Permit

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro says that Disney is “ready” to reopen the parks of the Disneyland Resort as soon as California guidelines allow in a recent interview. D’Amaro recently made the statement on “The Dow Report,” a show hosted by U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow. As he stated, … Read more

PHOTOS: FIRST LOOK at Avengers Campus Quinjet in Disney California Adventure

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Imagineers, assemble! Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro has just released some incredible up-close photos of the Quinjet now in place at the upcoming Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. D’Amaro was on a tour of Avengers Campus with President of Disneyland Resort, Ken Potrock, plus Kevin Feige and other members of Walt Disney Imagineering when, as … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Defends Reopening Walt Disney World Parks in New York Times Interview

July 8, 2020

With cast member previews of Walt Disney World’s parks already underway, Disney has faced criticism for reopening the parks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Newly-minted President of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro defended the reopening in an interview with The New York Times‘ Brooks Barnes. D’Amaro stated: “This is our new … Read more

PHOTOS: Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro and Newly-Appointed Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Greet Guests at the Reopening of Disney Springs

May 20, 2020

It’s a big day today at Walt Disney World, as Disney Springs has reopened its gates following the Coronavirus pandemic closures. To commemorate the event, the newly-appointed Chairman of Disney Parks, Josh D’Amaro, was out and about this morning to help greet guests and ensure everything is running smoothly. D’Amaro was pleasantly greeting guests in … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Shares Inspirational Message for Class of 2020 Graduates from the Magic Kingdom

May 14, 2020

As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for many graduates to end one chapter of their lives and go forth writing a new one in their story. However, this school year ended very differently for many students, (myself included), and graduation ceremonies have either been put on hold or gone to a … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Turns on Park Music at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 31st Anniversary During Extended Closure

May 1, 2020

Josh D'Amaro in front of Runaway Railway at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Today marks the 31st Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a celebration of the Hollywood that never was, and always will be! While the parks are closed, all is calm and quiet, but just for the park’s anniversary, Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro made a call over to Imagineering to turn on the music and … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Shares Recent Visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge During Extended Closure

April 30, 2020

While Walt Disney World’s resort hotels remain closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this week, Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro made a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to speak with some essential Cast Members on site. D’Amaro shared some pictures of his visit on Instagram, where he also discussed the symbolism of … Read more

Phase 1 Opening of Florida Businesses Begins May 4th; Restaurants and Retail Reopening with Limited Capacity, Unclear If Any of Walt Disney World Can or Will

April 29, 2020

After weeks of talks with smaller county-based task force groups, like the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference this afternoon to announce the first phase of the “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step” Plan for Florida’s Recovery. Governor Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee included executives like President of … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says Walt Disney World is “Far Ahead of the Curve” on Reopening

May 22, 2020April 21, 2020

With Governor Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee now fully assembled, it seems the governor is already in talks with Walt Disney World executives in order to spearhead a plan for reopening businesses across Florida. Just yesterday, it was announced that the President of Walt Disney World Resort Josh D’Amaro would be joining … Read more

President of Walt Disney World Resort Josh D’Amaro Appointed to Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee

May 22, 2020April 20, 2020

Joining the ranks of Bob Iger and Thomas Mazloum, Josh D’Amaro, President of Walt Disney World Resort, has been appointed to the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee headed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis hosted a conference call with members of the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee to discuss the re-opening … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro Posts Sentimental Cast Member Tribute in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020

Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro has been like a ray of sunshine during park closures, consistently visiting the parks and updating his followers on how the parks are looking during this grim time of indefinite closures. Yesterday, we shared the photo that Josh posted on his Instagram of the Fantasia-themed Sorcerer Mickey topiary … Read more

PHOTO: EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Topiaries Being Maintained Throughout Extended Park Closure

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020

While many of us are probably envisioning nature overtaking the parks throughout the extended closure––bunnies and ducks running rampant, overgrown hedges, and the like––Disney is actually still maintaining all of its green spaces during this time. Essential workers still carrying out their duties at the parks include the horticulture team, who’s ensuring that each of … Read more

Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Sends Cast Members Letter In Light of Upcoming Furloughs

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020

Furloughs are set to begin for all U.S. based, non-essential Cast Members and employees (including Disney Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store, and Walt Disney Studios) starting tomorrow, April 19. Disney has secured health benefits for their employees during the temporary furlough as well as auto-enrollment for all Florida Cast Members … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney World Releases Special “See Ya Real Soon” Farewell Video In Light of Resort-Wide Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closures

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

UPDATE: Disney Parks has since pulled this video and the accompanying blog post. Disney has released a special “See Ya Real Soon” video starring a number of Cast Members from all four Walt Disney World parks. We noticed filming for this video take place throughout the parks just last night. Here is the statement released … Read more

New Walt Disney World President Boasts Plans to Improve Cast Member Break Rooms and Morale in Recent Interview

February 1, 2020February 1, 2020

“Orlando Business Journal” recently spent time with new Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro during a one-on-one interview. In the story, D’Amaro shared his vision for the Florida parks, as well as improvements underway for existing cast members. Here are a few highlights from the story, along with a few pieces of context from WDW … Read more

PHOTOS: Testing and Training Now Underway for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway; Loading Area Revealed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 15, 2020

With just a few weeks left until the grand opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro has taken to social media to show us the latest progress on the attraction. In a new post on his Instagram, we get a rare glimpse inside the new … Read more