Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Honors Veterans, Including Walt and Roy Disney.
Disney CEO reflects on Walt and Roy’s military service and salutes today’s heroes and their families
Today is Veterans Day, and The Walt Disney Company's CEO Josh D'Amaro did not let the day go by without taking a moment to celebrate America's military service members. Many Veterans work for The Walt Disney Company today, but D'Amaro was sure to spotlight the two who started it all.
What’s Happening:
- Josh D'Amaro posted a message on Instagram today in support of America's Veterans, with specific reference to the thousands who work for the Walt Disney Company today.
- Josh D’Amaro also took a moment to celebrate Walt and Roy O. Disney, mentioning they both “both answered a call to service."
- Roy O. Disney served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. Walt was technically too young to serve, but he lied about his age when he was 16 and drove ambulances in Europe immediately following the end of the war.
- D'Amaro includes shots of both Walt and Roy as well as many of the Veterans who currently work at Disney in a variety of capacities.
More Disney Military News:
- New Walt Disney World hotel deals for U.S. military members are available through 2027.
- ESPN has a week-long slate of programming celebrating veterans.
- Military families recently visited Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community.