Feb 5, 2026
Join Ric and Patrick as they unpack the big Disney announcement: Josh D’Amaro named CEO and Dana Walden appointed President & Chief Creative Officer. We share our thoughts on why this pairing feels like the best of both worlds—steady business leadership alongside true creative vision—and how it echoes the classic Disney partnerships of Walt and Roy and later Eisner and Wells.
Is this the balance Disney has been searching for? We talk about what these roles mean for the parks, the studios, and the future of storytelling, while also reflecting on the lessons of the recent past and the hopes we have for the road ahead. It’s a conversation about where Disney has been, where it is now, and whether a “great big beautiful tomorrow” might be just around the corner.
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From all of us at Monorail Tales—thank you for walking this path with us. May your days be filled with Disney wonder, warm memories, and just a touch of pixie dust.