Christophe Murphy Named President of Disneyland Paris
The internal promotion puts an operations veteran in charge to keep the resort’s expansion and daily running on track.
Overview
- Christophe Murphy officially took over as President of Disneyland Paris on Monday, July 6, 2026, replacing Natacha Rafalski.
- Murphy has a 35-year Disney career that began at Disneyland Paris in 1991 and includes serving as Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney Attractions Japan.
- He returned to Paris in 2023 as senior operations leader and ran the operational programs that opened Disney Adventure World and World of Frozen.
- Rafalski moved into the role of President of Disney Signature Experiences and both leaders framed the switch as a planned succession that emphasizes continuity and support for Cast members.
- The resort is mid-expansion with preliminary construction started on a Lion King–themed area, no public opening date has been announced, and operational delivery for guests and the more than 20,000 Cast will be the key items to watch.