It’s official. Josh D’Amaro has stepped into the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company, taking the reins at a time when Disney Parks are evolving faster than ever.
New lands. New ships. New tech. Big investments everywhere.
But with all that change comes a big question – what should Disney be doing next?
So let’s have a little fun with this.
If you had the chance to sit down with Josh D’Amaro on day one and give him your honest wish list, what would you say? I’m still bitter about the huge clovers being removed from A Bug’s Land in Disney California Adventure and not being shipped to Walt Disney World for some extra shade in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I mean, it’s Andy’s backyard! They would have been perfect!! Those clovers would be the topic of my conversation with Josh if I ever had the opportunity to speak with him again.
Would you want to see things added to the parks?
Maybe more attractions for younger kids? More original rides instead of IP?
Would you want things removed?
Complicated systems? Upcharges? Certain planning stress points?
Or is it time to bring things back?
Because that’s where things could get interesting.
One Facebook commenter recently shared a list of things they’d love to see return, and it really leans into that nostalgic era of Disney that so many of us still think about:
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
- Character meet-and-greets with Flik and Atta (yes, please)
- Universe of Energy
- Journey Into Imagination with Dreamfinder (this one stings)
- ESPN Club and JellyRolls
- Voyage of The Little Mermaid
- Block Party Bash and Main Street Electrical Parade
- The original Future World at EPCOT
- Dinoland U.S.A. and Mickey’s Toontown Fair
- MouseGear
- FastPasses and Disney’s Magical Express
And honestly… it’s not hard to see the appeal.
There’s something to be said for the way Disney used to let you just exist in the parks without needing to plan every minute. At the same time, the parks today are bigger, busier, and more in demand than ever. Some of those changes didn’t happen by accident.
So where’s the balance?
Do you think Disney should lean more into its past?
Or keep pushing forward with new tech, new IP, and new experiences?
Because this moment – a brand-new CEO has stepped in – feels like the perfect time to ask.
If you could change one thing about the Disney Parks right now, what would it be?
Let’s hear it.
