Jack Lindquist Made President of Disneyland

Abraham Lincoln is no longer the only president who resides at Disneyland.

Walt Disney Co., owner of the amusement park, on Monday named Jack B. Linquist, a 35-year company veteran, to the newly created post of Disneyland president.

As part of the reorganization, the company also said Ronald K. Dominguez, vice president of Disneyland, will become the company’s executive vice president for Walt Disney Attractions/West Coast. Norm Doerges, vice president of EPCOT Center Operations, will fill Dominguez’ old post.

While no official reason was given for the move, company insiders said the restructuring was designed to help position Disney as it develops a new theme park in Southern California, either in Long Beach or Anaheim.

The promotions also come at a time that Disneyland is also undergoing a long-term renovation and expansion. The company is considering adding new attractions and closing others.