Reports Say Josh D’Amaro Orders Last-Minute Upgrades to Monsters, Inc. and Villains Land at Disney World
Disney has not confirmed the reported changes, which outlets tie to a renewed emphasis on practical effects over screens.
Overview
- Multiple fan and industry outlets report that the Disney Experiences chief has personally intervened on construction for Monsters, Inc. Land and the Villains expansion at Magic Kingdom.
- For Monsters, Inc., sources say he boosted the animatronics budget to commission all‑new figures using next‑generation A‑1000 technology rather than reusing units from Disneyland.
- For Villains Land, reports describe a darker, more cinematic master plan with larger physical icons and a higher‑thrill flagship attraction.
- Coverage portrays D’Amaro as visiting sites and personally signing off on upgrades to prioritize tactile immersion over screen‑heavy design.
- Outlets frame the push as a response to competitive pressure from Universal’s Epic Universe and a bid to reassert a higher Disney park standard.