Listen to Episode 5 of Theme Park Shark Daily!
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Episode Highlights
🏰 Josh D’Amaro Named Disney CEO
The biggest Disney news in years! Josh D’Amaro has officially been named the next Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective March 18, 2026. D’Amaro beat out over 100 candidates for the position and brings decades of parks experience to the top job.
Dana Walden has also been named President and Chief Creative Officer — the first woman to ever hold this position in Disney history. Bob Iger will stay on as Senior Advisor through December 31, 2026.
🚀 Space Mountain Closure at Disneyland
Space Mountain has been added to Disneyland’s refurbishment calendar, meaning two major thrill rides (Space Mountain and Matterhorn) will be closed simultaneously. No reopening date announced yet.
🎬 Universal’s Super Bowl Ad Campaign
Universal Orlando unveiled their “This Changes Everything” campaign, premiering with a commercial right before the Super Bowl halftime show on February 8th.
🐉 Figment’s Mainstream Debut
The beloved EPCOT dragon is making his first mainstream media appearance in the Disney Plus series “How NOT to Draw” — after 40+ years as a parks-only character!
💰 Disney Surveying About Discounts
Disney World has been sending surveys asking about potential discounts on Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Annual Passes.
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