Al Weiss Announces Retirement

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A career with The Walt Disney Company that started as a teenager and spanned nearly 39 years will end in November as Al Weiss retires as president, worldwide operations, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

“Al Weiss has made a profound mark on Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and the accomplishments and milestones that encompass his legacy are many,” said Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs. “His relentless pursuit of excellence and his passion for the guest experience are unsurpassed, and have been an inspiration to many.”

In addition to his accomplishments with Disney, Al has also left his mark on Central Florida, lending his expertise to the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, the Sanford-Burnham Institute for Medical Research and Give Kids the World, among other organizations.

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Debra Martin Koma wrote about food, travel and lifestyle issues for a number of local and national publications before she fell in love with Walt Disney World on her first visit — when she was 34! She's returned to her Laughing Place more times than she can count in the ensuing years, and enthusiastically shares her passion with readers of AllEars.Net and AllEars®. Deb also co-authored (along with Deb Wills) PassPorter's Open Mouse for Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line, a travel guide designed for all travelers to Walt Disney World who may require special attention, from special diets to mobility issues.

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