Lou Mongello is a former attorney turned Disney enthusiast, founder of WDWRadio.com Disney podcast in 2005 (named Best Travel Podcast 9 consecutive years), member of the Podcast Hall of Fame, author, speaker, and business coach at LouMongello.com.
š³ I Just Got Off a Call With Disneyās New CEO, Josh DāAmaro
NEW EPISODE!ā856 Ā· I Just Got Off a Call With Disneyās New CEO, Josh DāAmaroāPublished on February 9, 2026 856 Ā· I Just Got Off a Call With Disneyās New CEO, Josh DāAmaro... Disney just named only its ninth CEO in more than 100 years, and days later, I found myself on a video call with Disneyās new CEO, Josh DāAmaro. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or the WDW Radio web site
In this episode, I share what that on-the-record conversation revealed about Joshās leadership style, his Josh DāAmaro Disney CEO leadership vision, and his commitment to remaining accessible to fans and Cast Members even as his role expands. We talk about why so many people feel a personal connection to Josh, and how that authenticity shapes the way he leads. We also explore why the pairing of Josh as CEO and Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer may be one of the most important structural decisions Disney has made since the Bob Iger era - and why this leadership design matters more than the title change itself. We discuss what this moment means for Disney Parks, storytelling, technology, Cast Members, and the Disney fan community, and why this doesnāt feel like a simple succession, but the beginning of a more unified Disney. This is an honest, thoughtful look at the Josh DāAmaro Disney CEO leadership vision and why it could redefine how Disney shows up as one company, everywhere we experience it. š£ Comment in the WDW Radio Clubhouse or š Call the Voicemail: 407-900-9391 āļø Looking to visit a Disney Park, Disney Cruise Line, or any vacation destination around the world? Let our friends at Mouse Fan Travel help you with expert planning at no cost to you! - visit MouseFanTravel.com š¬ Stay Connected:- Subscribe for email updates + get my FREE Disney book! - Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube š§ Explore More:
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Lou Mongello is a former attorney turned Disney enthusiast, founder of WDWRadio.com Disney podcast in 2005 (named Best Travel Podcast 9 consecutive years), member of the Podcast Hall of Fame, author, speaker, and business coach at LouMongello.com.
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