Disney Executive George Kalogridis Named President of the Disneyland Resort

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- George Kalogridis, a 38-year Disney
veteran and former Disneyland executive, has been named president of the
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Kalogridis most recently served as
chief operating officer for Disneyland Resort Paris, where he was responsible
for leading the operations team and overseeing the highly successful 15th
anniversary celebration of the resort.

Kalogridis, 55, will report to Al Weiss, president of Worldwide Operations for
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. He replaces Ed Grier, who is retiring from the
company.

"George is a proven strategic thinker whose operational expertise and strong
leadership skills will serve him well in leading the Disneyland Resort," said
Weiss. "We are excited to welcome him back to California and look forward to
his leadership as we continue to expand and grow this beloved place."

From 2000 to 2002, Kalogridis served as senior vice president of Resort
Operations for the Disneyland Resort, where he played a significant role in
the first expansion of the resort - the opening of Disney's California
Adventure park and Downtown Disney. In addition, he was responsible for the
daily operations of both theme parks and three hotels, as well as Downtown
Disney.

"I am thrilled to be returning to Disneyland, particularly during this
exciting time of significant expansion," said Kalogridis. "I look forward to
working with the Cast who make the magic for our Guests everyday and
partnering with the Orange County community to ensure the Anaheim Resort Area
continues to thrive."

During Kalogridis' tenure with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, he has held
numerous executive positions, gaining a breadth of experience beyond
operations and sales. In addition to his leadership roles in both Paris and
Anaheim, Kalogridis served as vice president of Travel Operations at Walt
Disney World in Orlando. Kalogridis also served as vice president of Walt
Disney World's EPCOT park, where, in addition to overseeing park operations,
he led the Millennium Celebration for The Walt Disney Company.

Kalogridis started his career with the company in 1971 as a busboy at the
opening of the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. For more than five
years, he served as general manager of the Grand Floridian Beach Resort. He
has held executive roles in Human Resources at Walt Disney World and served as
one of the original Cast Members on the Disneyland Resort Paris development
team in 1988.

About the Disneyland Resort
Situated on approximately 500 acres in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort
features two spectacular theme parks - Disneyland Park (the original Disney
theme park) and Disney's California Adventure Park - plus the Downtown Disney
District comprised of unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences.
The Resort's three hotels are the 948-room Disney's Grand Californian Hotel &
Spa, the 970-room Disneyland Hotel and the 489-room Disney's Paradise Pier
Hotel. With 20,000 Cast Members, the Disneyland Resort is Orange County's
largest employer and a $3.7 billion annual contributor to the local economy.
The Resort has welcomed more than 550 million guests since opening on July 17,
1955. For detailed information about the Disneyland Resort, please visit
www.disneyland.com.

SOURCE Disneyland Resort

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