Overview
- Disney Experiences, which announced the changes Monday, named Joe Schott to lead Walt Disney World, Natacha Rafalski to head Disney Signature Experiences, and Christophe Murphy to run Disneyland Paris.
- All three leaders will take their new roles by the end of July 2026, according to the company.
- Schott succeeds Jeff Vahle, who retires in July after 36 years, as Walt Disney World undertakes its largest Magic Kingdom expansion with new lands also planned at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.
- Rafalski moves from leading Disneyland Paris to oversee Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and other high‑end offerings, including a cruise plan that grows the fleet from eight ships to 13 by 2031.
- Murphy, a 35‑year company veteran, advances Disneyland Paris following the Disney Adventure World makeover and the opening of World of Frozen, with a Lion King land now in development as Chairman Thomas Mazloum cites an 'unprecedented' buildout across the portfolio.