IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018

Melissa Valiquette
Vice President, Epcot
Walt Disney World Resort


Melissa Valiquette is the vice president of Epcot®, one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida, the world’s premier family vacation destination. Since joining Walt Disney World Resort in 1995, Melissa has held a variety of roles across multiple lines of business, including guest relations, costuming, entertainment and park operations. Early in her career, Melissa had the honor of serving as one of the resort’s Walt Disney World Ambassadors during its 25th anniversary in 1997. In that role, Melissa represented her fellow Walt Disney World Resort cast members, serving as a goodwill emissary to the world—and traveling with Mickey Mouse. Melissa has held executive leadership roles in entertainment and park operations at both Epcot and Magic Kingdom Park. She was also part of the 2005 opening team for Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Disney’s first theme park in China. In June 2015, Melissa was named vice president of Epcot, where she leads a team of more than 8,000 cast members at the park. In this role, she oversees the park’s operations, signature festivals, future park development and is responsible for Epcot’s world-class guest service. Melissa proudly upholds the legacy of The Walt Disney Company, serving as a steward of the renowned Disney heritage and the international spirit of Epcot. She graduated from Louisiana State University and resides in central Florida with her husband and their two children.

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