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Josh D'Amaro Talks Disney World Strategy in First CNBC Interview as CEO
6 hours ago

Five months into the job, Josh D'Amaro sat down with CNBC's Julia Boorstin at D23 to discuss parks growth, streaming strategy, and his plan to run Disney as one unified business.

Aug 15, 2026 | 11:54am ET

Bob Chapek Book Announced: Former Disney CEO to Tell His Side of the Story in "Behind the Castle Walls"
3 days ago

Bob Chapek's memoir "Behind the Castle Walls" arrives September 29, 2026, covering his rise to CEO, the pandemic, Florida's political battles, and his abrupt removal by the board in November 2022.

Aug 12, 2026 | 2:41pm ET

Former Disney Chief Bob Iger to Co-Own Lakers in $12 Billion Deal
3 days ago

Bob Iger is set to co-own the Los Angeles Lakers after he and Josh Kushner agreed to buy the team from Mark Walter for a record-breaking $12 billion.

Aug 12, 2026 | 10:24am ET

New Disney Character Warehouse Opening in Tampa, Florida
4 days ago

A third Disney Character Warehouse is opening at Tampa Premium Outlets, joining the two existing Orlando locations. No opening date has been set yet.

Aug 11, 2026 | 5:58pm ET

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Explains What's Driving Walt Disney World's Strong Q3 Results
10 days ago

Josh D'Amaro broke down Disney's Q3 Experiences results on the earnings call, citing 4% domestic attendance growth and a record $10 billion in segment revenue for the quarter.

Aug 05, 2026 | 9:26am ET

Walt Disney World Powers Strong Q3 as Domestic Park Attendance Grows 3%
10 days ago

Domestic park attendance rose 3% and Experiences segment revenue hit $9.97 billion, up 10%, as Walt Disney World drove a strong fiscal Q3 ended June 27, 2026.

Aug 05, 2026 | 6:50am ET

Disney and TikTok Launch New Fan Content Deal for Disney+
10 days ago

Disney and TikTok are partnering to bring fan-made videos to Disney+, with a US pilot launching in the coming months before expanding to other markets.

Aug 05, 2026 | 6:15am ET

New Walt Disney World President Joe Schott: "Returning Feels Like Coming Home"
12 days ago

Joe Schott officially becomes president of Walt Disney World on August 6, succeeding Jeff Vahle. Schott started at the resort nearly 45 years ago as a Jungle Cruise skipper.

Aug 03, 2026 | 3:05pm ET

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Signs Off on His Last Day
15 days ago

Jeff Vahle signs off after 36 years with Disney, ending his run as resort president. Joe Schott officially takes over on August 6, 2026.

Jul 31, 2026 | 12:59pm ET

Walt Disney World's AI Overview Search Feature Moves to Cast Member Testing
17 days ago

The AI Overview search feature on DisneyWorld.com has moved to Cast Member testing. No guest rollout date is confirmed, but internal testing follows a brief public appearance of the tool in June.

Jul 29, 2026 | 9:41am ET

Kraft Heinz Disney Alliance Brings New Condiment Stations, Menus to Disney World and Disneyland
25 days ago

Kraft Heinz strikes a multiyear exclusive deal to supply Heinz condiments, Kraft Mac & Cheese, and Philadelphia cream cheese across Disney parks, resorts, and Disney Cruise Line ships.

Jul 21, 2026 | 7:11am ET

Disney Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call Scheduled for August 5
1 month ago

Disney's Q3 FY2026 earnings call is set for August 5, with the webcast starting at 8:30am ET. It will be the second call under CEO Josh D'Amaro, arriving just ahead of D23.

Jul 14, 2026 | 1:23pm ET

Disney Legend Don Iwerks, Circle-Vision Camera Pioneer, Dies at 96
1 month ago

Disney Legend Don Iwerks, who developed the Circle-Vision 360-degree camera system first used at Disneyland in 1955, died July 9 at the age of 96.

Jul 11, 2026 | 7:49am ET

Joe Schott Walt Disney World President Start Date Confirmed
1 month ago

Joe Schott becomes Walt Disney World president on August 6, 2026, taking over from Jeff Vahle as the resort enters a major expansion period at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

Jul 07, 2026 | 3:15pm ET

Disney Store Launches AI Personal Shopping Assistant in iOS App
2 months ago

Disney Store has added an AI Personal Shopping Assistant to its iOS app. Currently limited to select users, it handles conversational requests like gift ideas by budget or park day outfits, with a…

Jun 23, 2026 | 3:11pm ET

Disney's AI-Powered Search Feature Appears Briefly on Walt Disney World Website
2 months ago

DisneyWorld.com is testing an AI-powered search feature labeled "Cast Preview," placing AI-generated answers above standard results — though it's still returning limited responses for most queries.

Jun 12, 2026 | 10:44am ET

AccuWeather and Disney Experiences Launch Disney Weather Check in New Global Agreement
3 months ago

AccuWeather and Disney Experiences have agreed to bring Disney Weather Check into the AccuWeather app, offering GPS-precise forecasts and real-time safety alerts at five Disney resorts worldwide.

May 28, 2026 | 11:39am ET

Joe Schott Named New Walt Disney World President as Jeff Vahle Retirement Triggers Leadership Shuffle
3 months ago

Joe Schott, a 40-year Disney veteran who started as a Jungle Cruise Skipper, takes over as Walt Disney World President as Jeff Vahle retires after 36 years with the company.

May 18, 2026 | 11:58am ET

Disney Wild About Safety Returns: Timon and Pumbaa Lead Refreshed Safety Initiative
3 months ago

Disney Wild About Safety is back with refreshed materials, new character artwork, and updated educational content, with Timon and Pumbaa returning as the faces of the long-running program.

May 13, 2026 | 6:06pm ET

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Announces Retirement After 36 Years
3 months ago

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle is retiring after 36 years with Disney. He leaves in late July 2026, with no replacement named yet.

May 11, 2026 | 5:06pm ET

Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Joins Make-A-Wish America National Board of Directors
3 months ago

Thomas Mazloum, Chairman of Disney Experiences, joins the Make-A-Wish America national board, taking the seat previously held by Josh D'Amaro following his appointment as Disney CEO.

May 11, 2026 | 10:20am ET

Disney Musicals in Schools Celebrates 10 Years in Central Florida
3 months ago

Disney Musicals in Schools marks 10 years in Central Florida, with around 6,000 students across 36 Orange and Osceola county schools taking part in the free theatre program since its local launch.

May 08, 2026 | 11:48am ET

Orlando Breaks Visitor Record as Disney World Bookings Point to Stronger 2026
3 months ago

Orlando hit a record 76.7 million visitors in 2025, up 1.8% year over year. Disney World bookings are pacing up strongly, with Q3 domestic attendance expected to improve on Q2's 1% dip.

May 08, 2026 | 7:32am ET

Disney CEO: AI Will Make It Easier to Plan a Walt Disney World Vacation
3 months ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger's successor Josh D'Amaro outlined on the Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings call how AI will simplify trip planning and personalize the booking experience for park guests.

May 06, 2026 | 9:24am ET

Disney World Bookings Pacing Up Strongly as Epic Universe Headwinds Begin to Ease
3 months ago

Disney World bookings are pacing up strongly and Q3 domestic attendance is expected to improve, as CFO Hugh Johnston says Epic Universe and international visitation headwinds are set to ease.

May 06, 2026 | 9:07am ET

Josh D'Amaro's Disney Vision: Parks, Streaming and Technology as One Connected Experience
3 months ago

In his first earnings call as Disney CEO on May 6, Josh D'Amaro outlined a vision centered on connecting parks, streaming, sports and games through Disney+ as a single fan experience.

May 06, 2026 | 8:49am ET

Disney Experiences 2026 Revenue Hits Q2 Record as Guest Spending Rises 5%
3 months ago

Disney Experiences posted record Q2 fiscal 2026 revenues and operating income, up 7% and 5% respectively, with per capita guest spending at domestic parks rising 5% year-over-year.

May 06, 2026 | 6:59am ET

Bob Iger Receives Make-A-Wish's First-Ever WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award
4 months ago

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger has been honored with the inaugural WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award from Make-A-Wish America — recognition of a legacy that helped change the lives…

Apr 30, 2026 | 9:06am ET

Walt Disney World Solar Power Can Now Cover 100% of Daytime Resort Energy Needs
4 months ago

Walt Disney World solar power now has the potential to cover 100% of the resort's daytime energy needs on a sunny day. A New Solar Facility Joins the Mix at Walt Disney World Walt…

Apr 22, 2026 | 2:29pm ET

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Named to Time 100 Most Influential People of 2026
4 months ago

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has been named to Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026 list. D'Amaro appears in the "Pioneers" category alongside 12 others including…

Apr 15, 2026 | 11:50am ET

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Josh D'Amaro Talks Disney World Strategy in First CNBC Interview as CEO 6 hours ago

Bob Chapek Book Announced: Former Disney CEO to Tell His Side of the Story in "Behind the Castle Walls" 3 days ago

Former Disney Chief Bob Iger to Co-Own Lakers in $12 Billion Deal 3 days ago

New Disney Character Warehouse Opening in Tampa, Florida 4 days ago

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Explains What's Driving Walt Disney World's Strong Q3 Results 10 days ago

Walt Disney World Powers Strong Q3 as Domestic Park Attendance Grows 3% 10 days ago

Disney and TikTok Launch New Fan Content Deal for Disney+ 10 days ago

New Walt Disney World President Joe Schott: "Returning Feels Like Coming Home" 12 days ago

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Signs Off on His Last Day 15 days ago

Walt Disney World's AI Overview Search Feature Moves to Cast Member Testing 17 days ago

Kraft Heinz Disney Alliance Brings New Condiment Stations, Menus to Disney World and Disneyland 25 days ago

Disney Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call Scheduled for August 5 1 month ago

Disney Legend Don Iwerks, Circle-Vision Camera Pioneer, Dies at 96 1 month ago

Joe Schott Walt Disney World President Start Date Confirmed 1 month ago

Disney Store Launches AI Personal Shopping Assistant in iOS App 2 months ago

Disney's AI-Powered Search Feature Appears Briefly on Walt Disney World Website 2 months ago

AccuWeather and Disney Experiences Launch Disney Weather Check in New Global Agreement 3 months ago

Joe Schott Named New Walt Disney World President as Jeff Vahle Retirement Triggers Leadership Shuffle 3 months ago

Disney Wild About Safety Returns: Timon and Pumbaa Lead Refreshed Safety Initiative 3 months ago

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Announces Retirement After 36 Years 3 months ago

Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Joins Make-A-Wish America National Board of Directors 3 months ago

Disney Musicals in Schools Celebrates 10 Years in Central Florida 3 months ago

Orlando Breaks Visitor Record as Disney World Bookings Point to Stronger 2026 3 months ago

Disney CEO: AI Will Make It Easier to Plan a Walt Disney World Vacation 3 months ago

Disney World Bookings Pacing Up Strongly as Epic Universe Headwinds Begin to Ease 3 months ago

Josh D'Amaro's Disney Vision: Parks, Streaming and Technology as One Connected Experience 3 months ago

Disney Experiences 2026 Revenue Hits Q2 Record as Guest Spending Rises 5% 3 months ago

Bob Iger Receives Make-A-Wish's First-Ever WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award 4 months ago

Walt Disney World Solar Power Can Now Cover 100% of Daytime Resort Energy Needs 4 months ago

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Named to Time 100 Most Influential People of 2026 4 months ago

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Josh D'Amaro Talks Disney World Strategy in First CNBC Interview as CEO
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Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Explains What's Driving Walt Disney World's Strong Q3 Results
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Disney and TikTok Launch New Fan Content Deal for Disney+
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New Walt Disney World President Joe Schott: "Returning Feels Like Coming Home"
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Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Signs Off on His Last Day
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Walt Disney World's AI Overview Search Feature Moves to Cast Member Testing
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Disney Q3 FY2026 Earnings Call Scheduled for August 5
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Joe Schott Walt Disney World President Start Date Confirmed
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Disney Store Launches AI Personal Shopping Assistant in iOS App
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Disney's AI-Powered Search Feature Appears Briefly on Walt Disney World Website
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AccuWeather and Disney Experiences Launch Disney Weather Check in New Global Agreement
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Disney Wild About Safety Returns: Timon and Pumbaa Lead Refreshed Safety Initiative
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Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Announces Retirement After 36 Years
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Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Joins Make-A-Wish America National Board of Directors
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Disney Musicals in Schools Celebrates 10 Years in Central Florida
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Orlando Breaks Visitor Record as Disney World Bookings Point to Stronger 2026
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Disney CEO: AI Will Make It Easier to Plan a Walt Disney World Vacation
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