Thomas Mazloum New President of Disneyland Resort

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In a significant leadership shift at Disneyland Resort, Thomas Mazloum has been named the new president, succeeding Ken Potrock. This change comes as the resort navigates an evolving theme park landscape, with Mazloum stepping into the role to guide Disneyland into its next chapter. Mazloum will oversee the resort’s upcoming 70th anniversary celebration kicking off this year, and shepherding DisneylandForward, which will unlock Anaheim’s opportunities for expansion and investment for the next 40 years.



Mazloum has previously held top roles at Disney, including president of Disney Signature Experiences, overseeing Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club, as well as senior vice president of operations at the Walt Disney World Resort. Mazloum brings a wealth of experience to the position, with a strong focus on enhancing guest experiences and driving innovation.

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— Thomas Mazloum; President of the Disneyland Resort



As Disneyland Resort continues to expand and evolve, all eyes will be on Mazloum to see how he shapes the future of the happiest place on earth.


Ken Potrock is now the president of Major Events Integration for The Walt Disney Company, overseeing the companyʼs holistic engagement in key sports, entertainment and tourism events in California and across the United States. Upcoming tentpole events include the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics, the 2027 Super Bowl in Los Angeles, the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles, the NBA All-Star Game and the celebration of the nationʼs 250th anniversary.

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— Ken Potrock; previous president of Disneyland Resort



During his nearly-five years of Disneyland presidency, Potrock led the Resort through the pandemic, secured the approval of DisneylandForward, and oversaw numerous expansion projects, including the opening of Avengers Campus and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel; the reimagining of Mickeyʼs Toontown, San Fransokyo Square and Pixar Place Hotel; and the ongoing transformation of Downtown Disney District.



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Chloé Ferreira
Theme Park Correspondent for The DIS | Chloé loves kitschy dark rides, roller coasters, a good background area music loop, hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.













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