19 Millennium - Nineteenth Edition ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT Mike E. Davis is an entertainment industry veteran whose career includes over four decades of success with Disney and Universal Studios. He was the vice president of entertainment at Disneyland, the vice president of the Walt Disney Special Events Company, the senior vice president of Universal Studios Japan, and the senior vice president of international entertainment at Universal Parks and Resorts. Since 2023, he has offered clients his expertise as a consultant through Mike E. Davis Consulting LLC. Mr. Davis began singing and playing guitar on local California television shows as a child. He diligently pursued music and theater throughout his youth, eventually joining a band that toured the United States for eight years. In his mid-20s, he realized that although he loved performing, he did not envision himself following that path indefinitely. In 1978, he began working at Disneyland as a talent casting and booking assistant, which laid a strong foundation for the next phase of his career, allowing him to combine his love for music and theater with newfound industry opportunities. In 1994, he became the vice president of entertainment at Disneyland, and he subsequently joined Universal Studios in 2000. Reflecting on his career, Mr. Davis considers his most notable achievement to be serving as the producer of the Fantasmic show at Disneyland. Debuting in 1992, Fantasmic is a nighttime show that integrates live performances, water effects, and animated projections featuring beloved Disney characters and iconic music. The show is still running today 32 years after its opening. While leading the creative and production efforts for Universal Parks and Resorts International, his numerous productions have received 16 different international awards. Mr. Davis takes pride in receiving 20-year service pins from both Disney and Universal Studios, a testament to his dedication to excellence. In the coming years, he aims to pursue more opportunities to give back to others. No longer working full-time, he looks forward to using his flexible schedule to actively contribute to the industry, sharing his expertise and insights and offering advice and counsel to others. MIKE E. DAVIS PRESIDENT Mike E. Davis Consulting LLC Eden, UT
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