Josh D’Amaro Downplays CEO Talk as Disney Eyes Early-2026 Succession Decision
He says his attention remains on park growth, citing active builds, cruise expansion plus gaming initiatives.
Overview
- In his first public remarks since new reports on the search, D’Amaro told Axios his focus is on growing Disney Experiences rather than the CEO race.
- The Board has signaled a target of early 2026 for naming Bob Iger’s successor, and Iger has said the Board has not made a decision.
- Recent coverage cites the Wall Street Journal reporting D’Amaro as a leading internal candidate, with earlier speculation also floating a possible co-CEO model with Dana Walden.
- D’Amaro highlighted major construction at Walt Disney World and Disneyland alongside an expansion of Disney Cruise Line and work tying Disney IP to gaming.
- Asked about rising vacation costs, D’Amaro said families assign unique value to Disney trips and emphasized delivering experiences guests feel are worth the price.