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Ep 585 - Could Josh D'Amaro Become the Next CEO + Olaf Robot in the Parks

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The hosts say Josh D’Amaro is “98% sure” to become Disney’s next CEO.

1. Capture The Magic Podcast opens with Josh D’Amaro becoming the likely next Disney CEO and Olaf robot updates in the parks. 2. Jared Lee hosts with Jamie Lee, and both speak as longtime Disney World commentators who track park news and rumors. 3. The episode asks whether Disney should promote Josh D’Amaro or look outside the company for Bob Iger’s replacement. 4. Jared Lee cites a Wall Street Journal report that puts Josh D’Amaro ahead of Dana Walden in the CEO search. 5. The discussion notes that James Gorman is leading the selection process instead of Bob Iger. 6. The hosts say Disney parks generate the most money for the company, which makes D’Amaro’s parks background important. 7. Dana Walden’s lack of parks experience is presented as a risk compared with D’Amaro’s experience running experiences. 8. The hosts mention D’Amaro’s work with Epic Games as part of his business profile. 9. They also point out that Dana Walden’s public association with Kamala Harris makes her look more political in the current climate. 10. Jared and Jamie say D’Amaro has already been acting like CEO at conferences and company events. 11. They describe him as polished, charismatic, and able to make people feel individually heard. 12. The episode says Disney is trying to keep high-level employees from leaving by increasing responsibilities or giving raises before the CEO announcement. 13. The hosts discuss the possibility of Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer of Candle Media as outside candidates. 14. They say Bob Iger staying in a mentorship role could prevent the next CEO from making a clean break. 15. The parks news includes Frozen Ever After closing January 26 for updated animatronics and reopening in February. 16. The episode notes Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen this spring with new music and an updated storyline. 17. Jared and Jamie say Bluey and Bingo will appear at Conservation Station in Animal Kingdom, and they question the logistics of moving guests through Rafiki’s Planet Watch. 18. The episode’s tone is conversational and opinionated, with the hosts swapping predictions, reactions, and skepticism about Disney’s direction. 19. Fans following Disney CEO rumors and park additions will get the most from this episode. 20. Listeners wanting tight news summaries or no speculation may skip it.

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