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Josh Gad Grills New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro on the Future of the Company
What happens when a Disney Legend sits down to grill the grand poobah of the company? You get a whole lot of laughs, a little bit of playful chaos, and some hilariously honest answers!
To celebrate current CEO Josh D’Amaro hitting his milestone first 100 days in office, fan-favorite actor and beloved voice of Olaf, Josh Gad, stopped by the historic Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank. Sharing the video on his official Instagram feed, Gad made it clear he was there to ask the truly “hard-hitting” questions Disney fans have been demanding answers to.
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D’Amaro, who officially stepped into the CEO role on March 18th, proved he’s a true fan at heart by completely holding his own against Gad’s quick wit. Here are some of our favorite takeaways from their candid conversation:
The Dream Park Access: When asked which Disney ride he would want to shut down for an entire hour just to ride by himself, D’Amaro didn’t hesitate: Pirates of the Caribbean. In fact, he casually admitted he has already done it!
The Secret Villain Allegiance: Which Disney villain does the CEO secretly root for? Maleficent—because according to D’Amaro, “she’s just misunderstood.”
The Tear-Jerker: The Pixar movie that makes him cry every single time is Up. He noted it’s a film he and his wife can turn on, and they’ll both be in tears.
The Late-Night Binge: What is the CEO watching when he isn’t running the company? He’s currently binging The Bear and the Emmy-nominated Star Wars series Maul – Shadow Lord.
Words to Live By: His ultimate favorite quote from Walt Disney himself? “It’s fun to do the impossible.”
The conversation kept a fun, lighthearted tone throughout, with Gad jokingly worried about getting his car towed by the “Mickey Police” while on the lot. Naturally, Gad also made sure to ask D’Amaro who his absolute favorite snowman-playing Disney Legend was—though we all know there’s only one right answer to that question!
As the interview wrapped up, Gad warmly congratulated D’Amaro on navigating his first 100 days as Chief Executive Officer, sharing wishes that his next 100 days are just as magical. With D23 just around the corner, we can’t wait to see what else the executive has up his sleeve for the future of the parks and the company.
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