The company announced cast members Serena Arvizu and Shannon Smith-Conrad as the 2024-2025 Walt Disney World Ambassadors or the “Emissaries of Goodwill.”
In a special EPCOT ceremony on Friday, Disney honored Arvizu and Smith-Conrad with their families, coworkers and former Disney Ambassadors in attendance.
Arvizu and Smith-Conrad started their journeys through the Disney College Program, with Arvizu as a hostess at The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom and Smith-Conrad in recruitment at Disneyland Resort.
Both cast members will begin their term in October in time for the 100-year celebration.
They will also step into their roles as new experiences and attractions debut at the parks in the coming years.
These include the opening of the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, and a new EPCOT fireworks night show.
An argument between Boston Red Sox reliever Chris Martin and Milwaukee Brewers first base coach Quintin Berry caused a bench-clearing confrontation at Fenway Park on Sunday.
Los Angeles Angels infielder Miguel Sano suffered a burn on his left knee after leaving a heating pad on too long, according to manager Ron Washington.
WWE King and Queen of the Ring took place Saturday in Saudi Arabia. There were three championship contests on the six-match card Saturday, but only one title changed hands.