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The year 2026 will be known as the year of big changes for The Walt Disney Company. In the parks, we’re seeing three of Disney World’s four parks getting new lands, rides, and expansions. Disneyland is also getting a new land, ride, and expansion.
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However, the changes go much further than that. On February 3rd, Disney announced that its current chairman of Disney Experiences, Josh D’Amaro, would be stepping in as the company’s new CEO, and that change is happening VERY soon.
When it comes to Disney news, there is quite a bit to keep up with these days! The company just announced a new CEO, and the theme parks are expanding at a rate we haven’t seen in a long time.
Frozen Ever After in EPCOT
That’s why each week, we like to do a news roundup of the biggest moments from the Walt Disney Company! So we never miss a moment, and neither do you. Let’s dive into this week’s biggest news and updates right here.
Disney is always thinking ahead, especially when it comes to new technology. Most recently, we’ve seen new technology put into the Frozen Ever After ride in EPCOT, which recently got updated animatronics. We’ve also seen some cool robotic tech put to use, including a walking and talking version of Olaf for World of Frozen.
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New ideas come to Disney Imagineers all the time, which is why it’s really interesting when the company files new patents for ride updates. Well, Disney recently filed a new patent that could seriously change the future of its rides.
We know, we know, it’s pretty exciting seeing Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, make the move to becoming the next CEO of the company and taking over after Bob Iger steps down on March 18th. D’Amaro is a parks guy, after all, and we all LOVE Disney Parks.
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Well, we know a new CEO could mean BIG changes for the company, including the direction the company takes moving forward with all of its business ventures, including Disney Parks, but y’all, we hate to say this, but we think some Disney fans have some unrealistic expectations of what D’Amaro as Disney’s new CEO can and will do.
The Walt Disney Company is getting a new CEO, and that appointment could come with some serious changes.
Josh D’Amaro at Destination D23, 2023 ©Disney
It was recently announced that Josh D’Amaro is set to take over the helm of the company from Bob Iger in March 2026. D’Amaro has been heading up the Disney Experiences branch of the company for a few years now, bringing his expertise and experience with Disney destinations around the globe to his new role. But on a more localized level, how will D’Amaro’s promotion affect Disney World?
Earlier this week, we got some massive Disney news — Josh D’Amaro is about to become the new CEO of the company.
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D’Amaro will take over the role on March 18th, 2026, which is much sooner than was originally anticipated based on Bob Iger’s contract. But with this change, Iger will get the chance to pull back from the company he’s been with for decades. So what’s next for Bob Iger?
We got some massive news from The Walt Disney Company this week. Disney started out the week by giving us the rundown on how its finances were doing, especially with how much revenue it’s made from the parks, streaming, and movies. However, the biggest news was Disney’s announcement of its next CEO, Josh D’Amaro.
Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Josh D’Amaro at the 2023 Destination D23 fan convention.
D’Amaro will officially become Disney’s CEO on March 18th, 2026, taking over the role from Disney’s current CEO, Bob Iger. The two men recently appeared on Good Morning America, and D’Amaro had a lot to say about his new role as head of the company, as well as some things about the future of Disney.
Big news for the Walt Disney Company! Josh D’Amaro has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer, and Dana Walden will become the President and Chief Creative Officer, as current CEO Bob Iger steps down and retires.
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Disney has revealed the pay packages for the new executives, and Variety is breaking down what each one is getting.
The Walt Disney Company’s next CEO search is still underway. Current CEO Bob Iger’s time is winding down, and now inside sources are sharing exactly who is expected to take the helm.
Josh D’Amaro at Destination D23, 2023 ©Disney
If you’ve been following along with the search for the next leader of the company, like we have, you’ve likely heard whispers about different names at the forefront of the search. As the search draws to a close, sources are saying it’s clear that Josh D’Amaro is likely to be named the next CEO.
The Walt Disney Company recently held its first-quarter earnings call for 2026 on February 2nd, and we learned more about how the company is doing financially.
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In addition, Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston shared more about what they anticipate will come next for the future of Disney. But one glaring announcement was missing from the call — who will succeed Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
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