We’re getting closer and closer to summer! And what’s the first holiday that comes to mind in the summer? No, it’s not Flag Day. That’s right, the Fourth of July! And if you’re looking to add a bit of premium patriotic flare to your summer ensemble, why not these new Mickey & Minnie Mouse Americana bags from Dooney & Bourke? Let’s take a look at all three options, shall we? If you’re interested in picking any of these up, just click the links below.
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Former Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro has been named Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, succeeding Bob Chapek, who was recently named CEO of The Walt Disney Company in February.
Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today announced that Josh D’Amaro has been named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, and Rebecca Campbell has been named Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer and International. Mr. D’Amaro and Ms. Campbell will report to Mr. Chapek.
“I am certain he will take Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products segment – home to some of our company’s most iconic and beloved businesses – to exciting new heights in the years to come.”
“Our company is very fortunate to have a deep bench of talent and we’re extremely pleased to welcome these two exceptionally qualified Disney veterans to our senior management team,” Mr. Chapek said. “Both Josh and Rebecca have more than two decades of leadership experience with the Company, a keen understanding of our brands and businesses, and a shared passion and vision for delivering extraordinary entertainment and one-of-a-kind experiences.”
Mr. D’Amaro, who most recently served as President, Walt Disney World Resort, succeeds Mr. Chapek as Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. In his new role, Mr. D’Amaro will oversee Disney’s iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six theme park-resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world’s largest children’s print publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.
“Josh is an exceptionally talented, enthusiastic and innovative leader, consistently delivering strong results while demonstrating his unwavering commitment and care for our cast members, and a genuine appreciation for the importance of the Disney Difference to our guests,” said Mr. Chapek. “I am certain he will take Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products segment – home to some of our company’s most iconic and beloved businesses – to exciting new heights in the years to come.”
Said Mr. D’Amaro: “I want to thank Bob for giving me this opportunity and I look forward to following his record of driving innovation, value and growth as we deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests. It is an incredible honor to lead our team of talented and dedicated cast members around the globe, who go above-and-beyond every single day. Even during this challenging time, their enthusiasm for what we do is unwavering, and my goal is to bring our cast members back to work as soon as possible so they can continue to create that magic.”
We’re halfway through the year to Halloween and Disney has shared a “shriek peek” at new products themed to “The Haunted Mansion” coming soon, available at shopDisney.com and Disney Parks just in time for the ghoulish holiday. New this year is a set of Funko Pop! figures themed to a variety of characters depicted throughout the attraction, from the organ player to the stretching room victims. Check out the full collection below.
You may have 999 Funko Pop! figures at home but there’s always room for one more! Exclusively made for Disney Parks and shopDisney, you’ll definitely want to make room on your shelves for an all-new Funko Pop! figure featuring the Organist from The Haunted Mansion.
Additional Funko Pop! figures inspired by The Haunted Mansion are coming soon to shopDisney.com as well, perfect for any grim grinning ghost! These figures include two of the characters depicted in the attraction’s infamous stretching room, including the man standing over a keg of dynamite and the old widow sitting on top of the tombstone of her axe-murdered husband. Sound familiar? That’s old Constance Hatchaway, the bride pictured in the attic scene. Her husband is George Hightower… presumably related to Harrison Hightower III, the millionaire who built the Hotel Hightower in New York that disappeared on December 31st, 1899. Similarly, the hotel is now considered haunted, under the name of Tower of Terror (in Tokyo DisneySea.)
We can’t wait to be back in the pumpkin-lined streets of the Magic Kingdom, however the Disney Parks remain closed due to COVID-19, and no official reopening date has been announced. No release date has been announced for these upcoming new Funko Pop! figures or the new apparel and accessory collection that was also revealed this morning.
Even though we can’t be in the parks, we can still reminisce and dream of the day when we do get to experience the magic and attractions once again! If you have Disney+, your quarantine time has been made a little easier with doses of Disney daily right on your screen. DisneyParksBlog is taking you on a trip through the parks right from your couch with special watch-lists inspired by favorite WDW Resort experiences. Happy watching Disney fans!
The main entrance to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (Photo courtesy, Walt Disney World)
Following our recent trip around Disneyland park, today let’s take a tour around the four Walt Disney World theme parks to spark our imaginations and take us back to some of our favorite memories from The Most Magical Place on Earth:
Magic Kingdom Park: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings”
Today’s watchlist starts off with Magic Kingdom Park, where you may be thrilled to go on a treasure hunt alongside Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” or you may prefer an underwater adventure with your favorite mermaid and sea creatures in “The Little Mermaid.” If you fantasize about dream weddings and honeymoons, you can watch fairytales unfold right from the comfort of your own home with “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings.”
Disney’s Hollywood Studios: “Toy Story 4,” “Mickey Mouse” Cartoon Shorts and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”
Adventures and excitement await at every turn at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You can have a virtual theme park experience from home with these thrilling titles. Sing and play along with your favorite toys as Woody, Buzz, and the gang are reunited. If you’re looking for a place where “mouse rules apply” and anything can happen, then the “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts are for you. For a more galactic adventure, follow Rey, Finn and Poe as they battle Kylo Ren and the First Order in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: “The Lion King,” “Avatar” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope”
For all the animal lovers out there, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is where you may feel most at home. Here we embrace Hakuna Matata and the spirit of animals and nature, with titles like “The Lion King,” “Avatar” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope” from National Geographic.
There’s no better place to end our journey through Walt Disney World Resort than at EPCOT, with its exciting attractions and international pavilions. Whether you want to venture into the kitchen or into the unknown, where you can “let it go” or step in time with your favorite chimney sweeps, there is a title here for you!
Immersing ourselves in some of the great Disney stories on Disney+ helps bring our favorite Disney Parks memories to life. Let’s all continue to make time for magic together and check out even more movies, shows and shorts inspired by Disney Parks on Disney+.
We’ve had a blast celebrating Disney’s “Halfway2Halloween”! Last but not least, DisneyParksBlog has released a virtual viewing of Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular which takes place at Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Gather the family for this frightfully fantastic fireworks and projection display.
For this pre-recorded viewing of “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular,” you’ve got the best seat in the house to experience the show’s state-of-the-art projections and dazzling fireworks. Watch as host Jack Skellington delights with a not so scary-tale that proves anything can happen at Halloween!
