Bye Bye Matt Ouimet?

Space_Mt. · 12-07-2005, 08:29 PM

An interesting read from O-Meon.com.

What We Know

On Monday, December 5, webmaster and author Jim Hill of JimHillMedia.com published his account of a story that, according to his sources, is a hot topic around Walt Disney World (WDW) in Orlando, Florida. According to Hill, Disneyland Resort President Matt Ouimet will replace former WDW president Al Weiss as head of the Disney Company's sprawling multitheme park and hotel resort in central Florida.

Weiss was recently promoted and made President of Worldwide Operations for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. He will report directly to Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. At the time of Weiss' promotion, the Disney Company had not named a new WDW president.
The Disney Company announced that Weiss, who became head of the Orlando-area resort in 1994, would continue to oversee WDW on an interim basis until a successor is appointed. In addition, he will remain in Orlando to assume his new duties even after his replacement at the Florida property is found.

Speaking to the press following his appointment to his new job, Weiss said he planned on assisting Rasulo in finding his replacement at WDW and that this process might take as long as a year.

According to Hill, "?you can pretty much forget about that whole? scenario." He went on to say that Disney management has already found the perfect replacement for Weiss as head of WDW, and that Disneyland Resort President Matt Ouimet is that man.

ShrunkenNed · 12-07-2005, 08:37 PM

Yeah, I'm hoping this is all just rumor. Disneyland needs him. Unfortunately, it probably is true. Only time will tell.

I hear this guy named Eisner's looking for a job....

barfownz · 12-07-2005, 09:12 PM

Why are they replacing him. He just got in the ownership of the park.

ShrunkenNed · 12-07-2005, 09:46 PM

First off, he's not in ownership, he just runs the thing. Second, they're not replacing him. It's a compliment, really. "Look at what you've done with Disneyland in such a short amount of time. Let's have you run a bigger area like WDW and see what you can do." Can't blame the man if he decides to take this. Wish he wouldn't, but his talents would be used greatly in Orlando as well.

Chris · 12-07-2005, 10:20 PM

I'm going to keep this in Off-Topic for now, but normally topics like this (where you cite a rumor on another site) belong in the Rumor Mill.

PeoplemoverMatt · 12-07-2005, 11:05 PM

Ouimet gets another opportunity to clean up someone else's mess. If I were him, I'd be getting tired of being Disney's head janitor, but it's another great opportunity. I'm interested to know what Al Weiss did that was so great that warranted promotion. Disneyland will sorely miss Ouimet if he does go. Guess it means I'll have to take more trips to FL!

-- Peoplemover "At least we had a great 50th!" Matt

Space_Mt. · 12-08-2005, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

I'm going to keep this in Off-Topic for now, but normally topics like this (where you cite a rumor on another site) belong in the Rumor Mill.

Yeah, I decided to put it in the Rumor Mill now (Since it's a obviously just a rumor), I usually put info dealing with People in Off-Topic.

NCTJoe · 12-09-2005, 01:23 AM

I think Matt has done a terrific job at Disneyland, I certainly hope he will continue to stay here at the west coast.

But should he be offered this great promotion, I wouldn't hold it against him to leave. Its certainly a higher position, and I imagine greater pay.

However, I'm hopeful that Ouimet has set an example for the rest of the corporation, and we'll be seeing more people with his philosophy in higher positions.

The days of Harris and Pressler are over. I seriously doubt Disney will allow the mistakes they made to be repeated.

Mousekiteer · 12-09-2005, 05:30 PM

From LaughingPlace.Com:

Matt Ouimet Not Leaving Disneyland
Reliable sources at TDA in California have told LaughngPlace.com that Matt Ouimet is not leaving his post as President of the Disneyland Resort. Ouimet was offered the position at Walt Disney World but declined it, preferring to remain in his role at the Disneyland Resort.

**Disneyland_Wolf** · 12-09-2005, 08:11 PM

Thank goodness, he is staying.

Space_Mt. · 12-09-2005, 10:31 PM

I think he would have done wonders with WDW, God knows it needs it. Replacing the subs..with a Pooh Playground...it just pains me.

12-07-2005, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Space_Mt. The Lurking.. People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 158	Bye Bye Matt Ouimet? An interesting read from O-Meon.com. What We Know On Monday, December 5, webmaster and author Jim Hill of JimHillMedia.com published his account of a story that, according to his sources, is a hot topic around Walt Disney World (WDW) in Orlando, Florida. According to Hill, Disneyland Resort President Matt Ouimet will replace former WDW president Al Weiss as head of the Disney Company's sprawling multitheme park and hotel resort in central Florida. Weiss was recently promoted and made President of Worldwide Operations for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. He will report directly to Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. At the time of Weiss' promotion, the Disney Company had not named a new WDW president. The Disney Company announced that Weiss, who became head of the Orlando-area resort in 1994, would continue to oversee WDW on an interim basis until a successor is appointed. In addition, he will remain in Orlando to assume his new duties even after his replacement at the Florida property is found. Speaking to the press following his appointment to his new job, Weiss said he planned on assisting Rasulo in finding his replacement at WDW and that this process might take as long as a year. According to Hill, "?you can pretty much forget about that whole? scenario." He went on to say that Disney management has already found the perfect replacement for Weiss as head of WDW, and that Disneyland Resort President Matt Ouimet is that man. __________________ Space's User Page Updated Monthly with Photos and Info!
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ShrunkenNed Vintage Ned People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ, 5 1/2 hours too far! Posts: 670 Images: 46	Yeah, I'm hoping this is all just rumor. Disneyland needs him. Unfortunately, it probably is true. Only time will tell. I hear this guy named Eisner's looking for a job.... __________________ Get Your Daily Dose Of Disney! A Year Of Disney!!!
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barfownz People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 2,361 Images: 10	Why are they replacing him. He just got in the ownership of the park. __________________ *Your Friendly Neighborhood VF member, Barfownz!* Myspace YouTube
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12-07-2005, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
ShrunkenNed Vintage Ned People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ, 5 1/2 hours too far! Posts: 670 Images: 46	First off, he's not in ownership, he just runs the thing. Second, they're not replacing him. It's a compliment, really. "Look at what you've done with Disneyland in such a short amount of time. Let's have you run a bigger area like WDW and see what you can do." Can't blame the man if he decides to take this. Wish he wouldn't, but his talents would be used greatly in Orlando as well. __________________ Get Your Daily Dose Of Disney! A Year Of Disney!!!
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Chris Official Site Founder People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 3,883 Images: 11	I'm going to keep this in Off-Topic for now, but normally topics like this (where you cite a rumor on another site) belong in the Rumor Mill. __________________ Chris Lang Site Admin and Founder of VF My Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to VF Scavenger Hunt 5! 294 days 2 hours 20 minutes
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12-07-2005, 11:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
PeoplemoverMatt An Objective Perspective People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 4,745 Images: 18	Ouimet gets another opportunity to clean up someone else's mess. If I were him, I'd be getting tired of being Disney's head janitor, but it's another great opportunity. I'm interested to know what Al Weiss did that was so great that warranted promotion. Disneyland will sorely miss Ouimet if he does go. Guess it means I'll have to take more trips to FL! -- Peoplemover "At least we had a great 50th!" Matt __________________ "I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all." -- Charles Augustus Lindberg "Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." -- Walter Elias Disney "So are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him...so we too might walk in the newness of life." -- Romans 6:1-4
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12-09-2005, 01:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
NCTJoe People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 204	I think Matt has done a terrific job at Disneyland, I certainly hope he will continue to stay here at the west coast. But should he be offered this great promotion, I wouldn't hold it against him to leave. Its certainly a higher position, and I imagine greater pay. However, I'm hopeful that Ouimet has set an example for the rest of the corporation, and we'll be seeing more people with his philosophy in higher positions. The days of Harris and Pressler are over. I seriously doubt Disney will allow the mistakes they made to be repeated. __________________ Can we all just get over ourselves and admit velcro was a good idea?
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12-09-2005, 05:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mousekiteer People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 113	From LaughingPlace.Com: Matt Ouimet Not Leaving Disneyland Reliable sources at TDA in California have told LaughngPlace.com that Matt Ouimet is not leaving his post as President of the Disneyland Resort. Ouimet was offered the position at Walt Disney World but declined it, preferring to remain in his role at the Disneyland Resort. __________________ :O
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12-09-2005, 08:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Disneyland_Wolf Banned People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 722	Thank goodness, he is staying.
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12-09-2005, 10:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Space_Mt. The Lurking.. People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 158	I think he would have done wonders with WDW, God knows it needs it. Replacing the subs..with a Pooh Playground...it just pains me. __________________ Space's User Page Updated Monthly with Photos and Info!
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