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Disney Addresses Theme Park Backlash: “Some of Our Fans Feel Like We Are Altering Part of Their Personal Story”

A person stands smiling with clasped hands in front of a backdrop featuring two theme park castles and a large stylized American flag. They are wearing a dark blazer and a lanyard with a badge. The background includes a blue and pink castle on the left and a larger, golden castle on the right.

One month after The Walt Disney Company announced a series of exciting—albeit controversial—updates for its Disney Experiences division, department chairman Josh D’Amaro took to the stage once again, this time at the INBOUND 2024 conference in Boston, MA, to discuss those developments. In August 2024, the House of Mouse hosted its bi-annual D23 Expo–The Ultimate Fan Event–in Anaheim, Southern California. ...

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Disney Admits It Disappointed Fans, But Doesn’t Seem to Care

Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro

Every two years, The Walt Disney Company hosts its biennial D23 Expo — the ultimate Disney fan event. Disney executives and a ton of celebrities attend the Expo, which is full of exciting panels, dazzling costumes, and more exclusive shopping experiences than you can imagine. Fans look forward to D23 months in advance, preplanning their outfits, booking hotels, and crossing ...

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D’Amaro Has a Lot of Work to Do at this Year’s D23

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The Walt Disney Company finds itself in a difficult place as this year’s D23 Expo kicks off in Anaheim. Disney theme parks worldwide were once considered the benchmark of excellence, but they are now being challenged at every turn. In Florida, the Walt Disney World Resort finds its dominance under fire from Universal Studios Orlando, whose Epic Universe appears to ...

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Disney Unveils Brand New “DisneyMe” Feature

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To say Disney Parks have gone digital would be an understatement. With the addition of MagicMobile, mobile ordering, Play Disney Parks, and Magic Band+, a trip to the theme park is more dependent on devices than ever. Disney has created a whole digital world guests must navigate to experience the parks fully. With that in mind, a new way for ...

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