The Walt Disney Company has once again placed high on Fortune’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ranking No. 1 in the entertainment industry and No. 6 overall for 2018. This marks Disney’s sixth consecutive year in the top 10. Fortune partnered with global management consulting firm Korn Ferry to compile the annual rankings. The study looked […]
The Walt Disney Company announced more than 125,000 Disney employees will receive a $1,000 cash bonus, and it will make an initial investment of $50 million in a new and ongoing education program specifically designed to cover tuition costs for hourly employees. The two initiatives are a result of the recently enacted tax reform. With […]
Michael Colglazier will become president and managing director of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ Asia Pacific Operation, effective March 5. For the past five years, Colglazier has served as president of the Disneyland Resort, where he led a workforce of 30,000 cast members, oversaw the successful 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration and drove the resort’s record business performance […]
Josh D’Amaro, who most recently served as senior vice president at Walt Disney World Resort where he oversaw marketing strategy, sales and business development, will become president of the Disneyland Resort, effective March 5. D’Amaro began his Disney career in 1998 as a senior business planner at the Disneyland Resort. Over the course of his […]
As a member of the Disneyland Resort Engineering Services team, we have sponsored a holiday party at Walnut Manor Care Center in Anaheim since 2006. Each year, we collect donations by selling candy to colleagues and use the money to purchase gifts for the residents, which are distributed by our team and Mickey Mouse during […]
My passion for theater started in high school, where my theater teacher provided me a multitude of opportunities that inspired me to pursue a lighting design degree, and ultimately, a career in live entertainment. Today, after nearly 29 years of creating magical experiences for Disney Parks, I clearly recognize the importance of theater education at […]