TOKYO DISNEY EXECUTIVE TO OVERSEE ANAHEIM RESORT.Byline: GREG HERNANDEZ Staff Writer BURBANK -- The man who oversaw operations of the new Tokyo Disney Resort The Tokyo Disney Resort (東京ディズニーリゾート was named president of the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is a recreational resort complex in Anaheim, California. in Anaheim on Tuesday. Ed Grier Ed Grier is president of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, which comprises the Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks, the Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, and the Downtown Disney retail, dining , a 25-year veteran of The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Co., replaces Matt Ouimet Matt Ouimet is president, Hotel Group, for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. He oversees global operations for more than 850 hotels in 95 countries and reports to CEO Steven J. Heyer as a member of the company's senior leadership team. , who is leaving Disney to join Starwood Hotels and Resorts. ``Disneyland is beloved by millions around the world and I am honored to have the opportunity to lead such a special place,'' Grier said in a statement. ``I look forward to working with the Disneyland management team and partnering with the Orange County community to ensure that our future is just as strong and bright as our past.'' Grier, 51, is swapping his job at the two-park Disney resort in Japan to head up the two Anaheim parks: the 51-year-old Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure Disney's California Adventure is a theme park in Anaheim, California, adjacent to Disneyland Park and part of the larger Disneyland Resort. It opened on February 8, 2001. The park is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company. , which opened its gates in 2001. The resort also includes several hotels and the Downtown Disney entertainment and retail district. Prior to his stint in Japan, Grier held executive positions at the Walt Disney World Noun 1. Walt Disney World - a large amusement park established in 1971 to the southwest of Orlando Orlando - a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort Paris in France. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo said Grier brings ``an incredible depth and breadth'' of experience in operations, guest service and management'' to the Disneyland Resort job. ``Ed has the precise talent necessary to lead the Disneyland Resort into its second 50 years,'' Rasulo said. ``We are pleased to welcome him back to the states -- and look forward to the leadership he will provide to the park that truly started it all.'' Grier will report to Al Weiss, president of operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Grier's replacement in Tokyo will be announced at a later time. greg.hernandez(at)dailynews.com (818)713-3758 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Ed Grier, 51, will head Disney's two Anaheim parks. |
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