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Christophe Murphy: The New President of Disneyland Paris
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (138+ words) WDWMagic Christophe Murphy: The New President of Disneyland Paris Christophe Murphy Named New President of Disneyland Paris More from "Disneyland Paris Resort" Tom Kane: The Voice of the Walt Disney World Monorail System Disney's New Leaders: Joe Schott, Natacha Rafalski,…...
Christophe Murphy Named New President of Disneyland Paris
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (685+ words) Disneyland Paris has a new president. Christophe Murphy has been promoted to lead one of Disney's most visited destinations in Europe, replacing Natacha Rafalski, who moves to a new role overseeing Disney Signature Experiences. The change is part of a…...
Joe Schott Named New Walt Disney World President as Jeff Vahle Retirement Triggers Leadership Shuffle
8+ hour, 14+ min ago (827+ words) Disney Experiences has named Joe Schott as the new President of Walt Disney World Resort, succeeding Jeff Vahle, who announced his retirement earlier this month after 36 years with the company. The appointment is part of a broader set of senior…...
Walt Disney World Culinary Director Scott Hunnel Announces Retirement
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (640+ words) Scott Hunnel, the James Beard Award-nominated chef who spent more than 25 years leading the kitchen at Victoria & Albert's, is retiring from his role as Culinary Director at Walt Disney World Resort. Hunnel has been one of the most influential figures…...
Disney Store Returns to Malls With New Limited-Time Pop-Up Concept
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (517+ words) Disney Store is returning to physical retail with a new concept launching in May 2026. Called Disney Store Limited Time, the pop-up style retail destinations are being developed in collaboration with Go! Retail Group and will bring in-person Disney shopping experiences…...
Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade Confirmed to Return to Magic Kingdom in 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (618+ words) Disney has begun casting for inline skating performers for Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, confirming the parade will return to Magic Kingdom for the 2026 holiday season. Disney has not announced any details for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026, the…...
Soarin' at EPCOT Getting More Than a New Film? New WDI Permit Suggests Set Changes
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (622+ words) Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement for Soarin' at EPCOT, and the scope listed goes beyond a straightforward film replacement. The permit lists Icarus Exhibits, Inc. as the contractor, with the work described as installation of…...
Darth Vader Meet and Greet Moves to Former Jedi Training Stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (530+ words) Darth Vader has a new home at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Sith Lord has moved from the Star Tours outdoor queue to the former Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple stage, located near the entrance to Star Tours - The Adventures…...
Disney Patent for the Possible Piston Peak Rally Race Ride System
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (157+ words) WDWMAGIC Disney Patent for the Possible Piston Peak Rally Race Ride System A look at the Disney patent filing that may reveal the ride system for the main rally race attraction coming to Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom....
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2+ mon, 5+ day ago (170+ words) Disney Patent for the Possible Piston Peak Rally Race Ride System'WDWMAGIC Disney Patent for the Possible Piston Peak Rally Race Ride System Mar 13, 2026. A look at the Disney patent filing that may reveal the ride system for the main rally…...