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The Smile vs. The Storm: Why Josh Dโ€™Amaroโ€™s First Week as Disney CEO Was a $1.05 Billion Disaster

Josh D'Amaro in a black sweater speaks onstage at D23 Expo, set against a vibrant blue backdrop.

When Josh Dโ€™Amaro officially stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company in late March 2026, the industry expected a victory lap. The “Golden Boy” of the Parks divisionโ€”famous for his approachable “Josh” name tag and his uncanny ability to make a $180 theme park ticket feel like a bargainโ€”was finally at the helm. Credit: ...

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The Mouseโ€™s Peace Treaty: Why Disneyโ€™s Biggest Critics are Officially Ending the Culture War

Mickey Mouse at EPCOT

For nearly four years, the bridge between The Walt Disney Company and the American Right wasn’t just burnedโ€”it was leveled. Following high-profile legal warfare with Florida leadership and the ubiquitous “Go Woke, Go Broke” campaigns, the House of Mouse became the ultimate corporate antagonist for conservative families. The directive was absolute: Boycott. Cancel. Abandon. Credit: Inside the Magic But as ...

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