Disneyland is becoming the proving ground for future Disney theme park bosses as the Burbank-based entertainment company continues a game of executive musical chairs that could soon leave an empty seat atop the Anaheim theme park resort.
The Walt Disney Co. is preparing to name Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum as the new Chairman of Disney Experiences as early as this week, according to Bloomberg.
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Mazloum would replace current Disney Parks boss Josh D’Amaro who will become Disney CEO on March 18 at the company’s annual meeting, succeeding outgoing chief executive Bob Iger.
The Chairman of Disney Experiences oversees the company’s global theme parks, cruise lines, resort hotels, consumer products and Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney has committed to spend $60 billion on theme parks and cruise ships over the next decade.
Thomas Mazloum, president of Disneyland Resort, addresses visitors before the start of World of Color Happiness inside California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.(Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
Mazloum’s appointment as the global Disney Parks boss would leave an opening at the top of the Disneyland resort that would need to be filled. Mazloum would be responsible for selecting his successor as Disneyland Resort President if he became Chairman of Disney Experiences.
Mazloum has run the Disneyland resort since March 2025, overseeing Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the three Disney hotels.
Mazloum has steered Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration and guided the Anaheim theme park as it begins work on a 40-year expansion plan under the DisneylandForward initiative.
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Mazloum previously ran the Disney Signature Experiences division that includes the Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club timeshare program, Adventures by Disney guided tours, Aulani Hotel in Hawaii, Disney Institute education program and Storyliving by Disney housing development.
Prior to running Disney’s cruise business, Mazloum oversaw the Disney World hotels, Disney Springs outdoor shopping mall and bus transportation operations in Florida.
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Disneyland has been a key stop for past Disney executives on their way to running the entire Disney Parks empire.
D’Amaro was named Disneyland Resort President in 2018, Disney World Resort President in 2019 and Disney Experiences Chairman in 2020.
Current eBay Chairman Paul Pressler went from Disneyland Resort President in 1994 to Disney Attractions President in 1998 to Disney Parks Chairman in 2000.