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Thomas M. McAlpin ~ President
Don Moody ~ Manager, Procurement Services
Disney Cruise Line
Thomas M. McAlpin is president of Disney Cruise Line. His most recent responsibilities included
shipboard operations, purchasing and logistics, entertainment, programming and operations
integration, risk management, marine and technical operations and shoreside travel operations.
McAlpin has been with Disney Cruise Line since it began in November 1994. As vice president
of finance, business development and shoreside travel operations, he developed the business
plan and negotiated the ship contracts, purchase of Castaway Cay, development of Disney’s Port
Canaveral cruise terminal and arrangements for a fleet of Disney Cruise Line motorcoaches.
Prior to joining Disney, he was the director of corporate and financial planning for Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., where he was
responsible for developing the corporate strategic plan, annual operating plans and critical financial and strategic analysis.
McAlpin began his career as a CPA senior auditor for KPMG Peat Marwick in 1981. He became the chief financial officer
for the CSB Leasing Group in 1984.
Born in 1959 and a native of Miami, Fla., McAlpin is a graduate of Florida State University. He also earned an M.B.A.
from the University of Miami in 1990. He currently resides in Orlando, Fla.
Don Moody is the Buyer Specialist for Hotel Operations, Entertainment, Marine and Technical for
Disney Cruise Line. He manages the team responsible for supplying and tracking all items for the
Disney Magic, Disney Wonder and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Don contacts vendors, negotiates contracts, leverages buying power and implements efficiencies
to keep the ship and island operations running smoothly for Guests and Crew. He also oversees
the purchasing and logistics for the Disney Cruise Line dry dock maintenance and special projects
throughout the years.
A graduate of Barrington College in East Providence, Rhode Island, Don’s career with the Walt Disney Company spans
more than 13 years. He has previously worked at the Walt Disney World Resort as a buyer for the opening team at
Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Don’s career has also included purchasing positions within companies such as
Caterpillar, Brungart Equipment Company, Florida Clarklift, Inc. and Rozier Machinery Company.
He is a member of the National Association of Purchasing Management.
Larry Stauffer ~ Manager, Island Recreation and Shore Excursion
Larry Stauffer is the manager of island recreation and shore excursions for Disney Cruise Line.
In this role, Stauffer is responsible for the operation of recreational activities on Disney’s private
island, Castaway Cay. In addition, he is also responsible for the development, operation
and continuing evaluation of shore excursions for all Disney Cruise Line itineraries including
ports in the Bahamas, Caribbean and other additional itinerary calls such as the Mexican
Riviera and Mediterranean.
An 19-year Disney veteran, Stauffer has held various operational management roles at the Walt
Disney World Resort prior to joining Disney Cruise Line. These roles included water park manager for Typhoon Lagoon,
food and beverage manager for Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts and regional food and beverage manager.
Stauffer is a member of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) security and operations committee. He is
also a member of the International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL).
Born in 1955 and a native of Michigan, Stauffer earned his Associate Degree at the Davenport College of Business in
Grand Rapids, Mich. He currently resides in Orlando, Fla.