Disneyland President Cynthia Harriss ResignsDisneyland: Matt Ouimet of the Disney Cruise Line replaces Harriss in the top job at the Anaheim resort.
From Jason Herrera
Disneyland Resort President Cynthia Harriss has resigned her post at Disney...Posted October 14, 2003 at 4:20 PM Message from Cynthia
Over the past few years, we've done some incredible things together with the Disneyland Resort expansion, and we are on the threshold of our most exciting milestone, the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. The next three years will be teeming with energy and enthusiasm, requiring the undivided commitment and attention of our team. With that in mind, it's the right time for someone else to dedicate their time and efforts to leading the Resort to this historic celebration. After an extraordinary 11 years with The Walt Disney Company -- six of them at the Happiest Place on Earth - I have made the decision to leave the Company. The times we live in today remind us that every day counts and I recognize that there is a small window of time to put my family and loved ones first. For me, that time is now. It has been an honor and privilege to work at the Disneyland Resort and I'm proud of being a part of this team. Dear to me are the memories of our Cast Member family and the smiling faces of our Guests. Your love, care and compassion for this magical place, each other and our Guests is the legacy I'll hold in my heart. Matt Ouimet is a superb leader and someone I respect tremendously. He is the perfect person to carry Walt's values and traditions forward during the exciting time ahead. Warmly, Cynthia
Comments in chronological order. Most recent at the bottom. Scroll down to respond. From Brad Watson
does anyone know what the replacement has done in the past?Posted October 14, 2003 at 6:57 PM
From Carey Lynn Holtsclaw
And, right after the Big Thunder Incident.Posted October 14, 2003 at 8:41 PM
From Michael Murray
Why did I rent the apartment under Al Lutz? He's had that Kool and the Gang "Celebration" song on auto-repeat for hours now and I really need to get some sleep...Posted October 14, 2003 at 9:07 PM
From Robert Niles
From the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Web site, http://www.f-cca.com/pages/profiles/ouimet.html:Posted October 14, 2003 at 10:14 PM "[Matt] Ouimet is a 12-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company, with experience in Strategic Planning, finance and business development. He has held a series of executive positions that include Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Walt Disney Imagineering and Senior Vice President of Finance and Business Development at the Walt Disney World Resort. During his career, he has overseen the financial management of Walt Disney World theme park and resort development, served as the Executive General Manager of Disney Vacation Club and Disney’s Wide World of Sports."
From Kevin Baxter
Well, I'd like to think his post at Imagineering is a good sign, but his entire background points to money-managing, so I wouldn't be surprised if we are experiencing the second coming of Paul Pressler. Sigh.Posted October 15, 2003 at 12:53 AM
From Anonymous
Matt Ouimet has a lot of experience at Disney and should help out the company and make the disney experience better for the customers. He will help this team become better and more productivePosted October 20, 2003 at 11:02 AM
From Robert Niles
Care to site any examples to support that, dear anonymous poster from Orlando's Lake Highland Prep?Posted October 20, 2003 at 7:53 PM
From Jason Herrera
Shame on you Robert Niles. Checking IP addresses. =)Posted October 20, 2003 at 9:36 PM I don't care who takes over! Just get Disneyland back to it's glory days! If this new person can't do it, get someone who can! Disneyland President Kevin Baxter. That has a certain ring to it.=)
From Kevin Baxter
They couldn't afford me!Posted October 22, 2003 at 12:12 AM Though I could assure everyone that if I could spend the money, both parks would not only bring in the tourists by the truckloads, but I could charge a king's ransom for APs!
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