D'Amaro's appointment to the top job once again brings to the fore Disney's storied history in park-going at a time of massive growth for the division.

It may come as a shock to some that D’Amaro got the top job instead of Dana Walden, the company’s Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment.

The decision comes almost four years after Disney's choice to replace Bob Iger went badly, forcing Iger back into the job.

Disney has found its next CEO, with Bob Iger set to pass the reins to Disney Parks executive Josh D'Amaro, who has been part of the company since 1998.

Creating a more unified content strategy, focusing on parks and cruises, and de-escalating Disney drama top the list for Josh ...

Disney has appointed Josh D’Amaro, its parks chief, as the new CEO succeeding Bob Iger ...

For the past several years, Josh D’Amaro has been running the engine of Disney’s business, its theme parks. Now he must ...

Josh D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger as the next CEO of the Walt Disney Company, while Dana Walden will become president and ...

A timeline of key developments in the succession drama that has enveloped Disney in recent years.

Josh D’Amaro, who oversees the Disney's Experiences division, will succeed Bob Iger as the company's next CEO.

Disney CEO Bob Iger touted the company's growth in its last three years as the company prepares to announce his successor.