News 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting Of Shareholders

[MisterPenguin]

Meeting ended.

 

[Disney Analyst]

A hint and some new imagination to come, or just a way to placate and make fans be quiet about Figment for a while?

 

[MisterPenguin]

do you think d'amaro expected to be tech support so much today?

Josh: "I've talked to our Imagineers and they suggested trying turning it off and on again."

 

[Moth]

I think Figment is definitely before SSE and sooner rather than later.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Okay so regardless of what could happen, positive or negative for the company, Josh comes across as likeable, charming, and capable. Far more than Capek ever did. What a goof up.

Iger freaked out and jumped ship, making a rash decision back then. Josh certainly seems to at least have some of the shtick of being CEO down.

Results may vary.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Q: How do you balance growth in cost with guest satisfaction.

Josh: We're always looking at GSAT. And WRT cost, we try to have some bargains. And need to balance attendance.

[We have coupons!!!]

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

First test:

Address fans/customers before investors and management…


(Judges tabulating scores)

 

[SSG]

I saw an internet rumor that Josh will have a theme song called "There's a Great Big Beautiful D'Amaro" and I really want this to be true.

 

[DCBaker]

A replay of the meeting is available at this link.

 

[HMF]

Okay so regardless of what could happen, positive or negative for the company, Josh comes across as likeable, charming, and capable. Far more than Capek ever did.

That's not really hard to do.

 

[HMF]

I saw an internet rumor that Josh will have a theme song called "There's a Great Big Beautiful D'Amaro" and I really want this to be true.

I guess they changed the premise of the COP's next refurb and that song will be a surprise which is why they have not said anything since the initial announcement.

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

That's not really hard to do.

I would argue it is hard to be a decent speaker, that likeable, and capable. All of those skills together can often be hard to find but 100% necessary as a CEO of a company such as Disney. I would argue that Josh is one of the more likable CEOs we've had period from prior interactions with him. We also know he can definitely speak well. Now it's time to see how capable he is.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Interesting that Josh mentioned how Toy Story attractions are available in every Disney park because, that seems like it's going to be a big advertising push...

Toy Story: Fun Across Disney Parks and More - Disney Parks Blog

Since first taking audiences to Andy’s room in 1995, Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story films have grown into a global phenomenon that continues to produce new stories on screen and in Disney Parks around the world. Today, Pixar fans can step into the world of the Toy Story through innovative...

disneyparksblog.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney's own recap of the stockholder meeting...

Disney Annual Shareholders Meeting: New CEO Josh D’Amaro Speaks to Company’s Next Chapter of Creativity, Innovation, and Connection | The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, with newly appointed CEO Josh D’Amaro outlining the company’s next chapter under his leadership.

thewaltdisneycompany.com

 

[eddie104]

I think Figment is definitely before SSE and sooner rather than later.

Haven’t seen you in awhile.

Can’t wait to read some new rumors once Josh settles in.

 

[John park hopper]

Ask the guests directly what they think of the cost and what their experience was. These CEO's are so insulated from reality --they really aren't interested they say what Wall Street wants to hear

 

[monothingie]

Ask the guests directly what they think of the cost and what their experience was. These CEO's are so insulated from reality --they really aren't interested they say what Wall Street wants to hear

Oh they know, they just choose to repeat "alternate facts" that don't go counter to the narrative the comms people structure. This is the typical Disney MO in which they will never admit a problem but just rather focus on something that can be construed to be a positive.

Every word out of his mouth was carefully scripted and reviewed by an entire team. It's the type of thing that would have made Bill Clinton blush, when he was at his prime.

Maybe if Disney was actually candid about their problems, it would force them to address them. Maybe that would be a boon to investors who'd see their investment actually grow instead of being flat or negative compared the greater market averages for the past decade and a half.

 

[HMF]

Every word out of his mouth was carefully scripted and reviewed by an entire team. It's the type of thing that would have made Bill Clinton blush, when he was at his prime.

Most of the presidents have been obviously reading off a script for many years until recently. Not that I approve of the current approach, either

 

[MisterPenguin]

Ask the guests directly what they think of the cost and what their experience was. These CEO's are so insulated from reality --they really aren't interested they say what Wall Street wants to hear

I'm willing to pay $10 for entrance into the parks.

For the week.

 

[John park hopper]

My vision for WDW more DVC, less resort perks, higher prices, less staff, which equals more $$$$$$$$$$$$