New baby animals are the cutest… especially monkey babies! We are so excited about the news from Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment. Dr. Mark took to Instagram to announce the newest bundle of joy at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Today (July 26), I’m overjoyed to share a sweet surprise with you all. This weekend, we welcomed a baby mandrill monkey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! When the Animal Care team at Animal Kingdom arrived at work yesterday, they found mom, Scarlett, had just delivered this adorable little one. Both are doing well and quickly bonding.
I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up #AnimalCareAppreciation Week than to see their work in action to help this baby into the world.
Walt Disney World is changing, adapting, and modifying as needed since their phased reopening. We recently shared that an update to Disney’s face covering policy includes remaining stationary while eating or drinking. Now, Disney has caught on to another issue regarding masks with valves, mesh material, or holes of any kind and has made an update to their policy.
When Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., begin their phased reopening July 11, 2020, all guests 2 years of age and older will be required to wear an appropriate face covering at all times, except when eating and drinking while dining. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
As shared on the Walt Disney World website under “Face Coverings”:
Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members. Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when dining or swimming. You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you should be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing.
All face coverings (whether disposable or reusable) must:
Be made with at least two layers of breathable material
Fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin
Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
Be secured with ties or ear loops and allow the Guest to remain hands-free
At this time, based on guidance from health authorities, neck gaiters, open-chin triangle bandanas, and face coverings containing valves, mesh material or holes of any kind are not acceptable face coverings.
Costume masks are also not considered appropriate and are prohibited from being worn, in alignment with our existing rules.
The use of face coverings is not a substitute for physical distancing.
At last years D23 Expo, Walt Disney Animation revealed details on the 59th classic animated movie, “Raya and the Last Dragon”. Now, a new promotional image has been released, giving us our first look at the lead character, Raya.
As shared by WhatsOnDisneyPlus, the movie stars Cassandra Steele as Raya and Awkwafina as Sisu, the Last Dragon. The movie takes place in a land called Kumandra, split into five different regions. It stars a warrior named Raya, who is played by Cassandra Steele, who searches for the last dragon in the world, Sisu, who is played by Awkwafina.
“Raya and the Last Dragon” was originally going to be released in November 2020, but due to the Coronavirus situation, it was pushed back to March 12th, 2021.
Gather the family and get ready to have the best day ever as we celebrate our favorite crafty princess. DisneyParksBlog is sharing a great lineup of fun activities and entertainment inspired by Disney Cruise Line’s “Tangled: The Musical.”
You are invited to virtually step into the beautiful Walt Disney Theatre for a special presentation of our Broadway-style production, “Tangled: The Musical.” This previously recorded video features the original cast from the show’s opening.
There is no question that Rapunzel won at finding ways to keep entertained all those years locked in the tower. Whether “it’s puzzles and darts and baking, paper mache, a bit of ballet and chess,” she’s always finding outlets for her creativity. Our friends from Disney Family shared this fun activity kit to inspire you to create.
If you are looking for the perfect sidekick (no offense to Pascal) to accompany you during our special showing of “Tangled: The Musical,” we invite you to try this sweet treat inspired by Rapunzel’s signature color. Just check out this fun and easy recipe from Disney Family.
We are sad to hear the news today that Regis Philbin has died. The beloved star was 88. According to PEOPLE, the longtime television host died on July 24. “We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday,” his family shares with PEOPLE in an exclusive statement on Saturday.
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As shared by Disney Fandom, Regis Philbin was an American media personality, actor, and singer, known for hosting talk and game shows since the 1960s. For Disney, Regis voiced Typhon in the Hercules episode “Hercules and the Return of Typhon”, and himself in the Lilo & Stitch: The Series episode “Drowsy”. He also hosted the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade in the Magic Kingdom from 1991 to 2008, was one of the celebrities featured in Superstar Limo and appeared as a guest star in the Phineas and Ferb spin-off Take Two with Phineas and Ferb.
On ABC, he was also the former host of Live with Regis and Kelly, as well as the primetime U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, an international game show franchise that originated in the United Kingdom in 1998, and premiered in the United States in 1999. He also appeared in Single Parents.
In 2011, Philbin was named a Disney Legend, as announced by D23.
