As you return to the magic, Walt Disney World is doing everything possible to ensure the safety of their Guests and Cast Members. Check out the quick video and details below as shared by DisneyParksBlog about their digital menus for reduced-contact ordering at Walt Disney World Resort.
During visits to Walt Disney World Resort, the delicious “Grey Stuff” and many, many other mouthwatering dishes are just a few easy taps away with mobile ordering off our digital menus. It’s menu magic technology that limits contact and is simple to use – scan a QR code, select and enjoy!Check out the quick video on DisneyParksBlog Instagram below.
Currently, most quick-service park restaurant menus are available in the Mobile Order section of the My Disney Experience app and/or displayed on signage at the restaurant. And at select table-service locations, you can easily access a digital menu by scanning a QR code for a magical dining experience.
“The One and Only Ivan” is now available on Disney+! Did you know Disney’s Animal Kingdom inspired “The One and Only Ivan” filmmakers? Check out the details and photos as shared below by Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Animals, Science and Environment, Disney Parks.
Gorillas have always held a special place in my heart, so I’ve been deeply touched by the award-winning book “The One and Only Ivan,” which tells the true story of Ivan, a 400-pound silverback gorilla who was raised by humans for the first 27 years of his life in a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall. While there were several other animals there, such as Stella the elephant and Bob the dog, there were no other gorillas. Ivan did not know what it was like to be a part of a gorilla family until he moved to Zoo Atlanta, a fellow Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited institution that oversaw giving him the best possible care.
“The One and Only Ivan” has been adapted for the screen premieres August 21, streaming exclusively on Disney+
You may see some familiar sights from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in the film, as the park served as an inspiration to the filmmakers. Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, with its lush greenery, was used as a model for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Filmmakers also spent time studying the behaviors of our western lowland gorilla troops, learning about their family dynamics and observing how they forage for food, play with one another, and sleep. We are very fortunate to have an exceptionally dedicated team of animal care experts who invest a lot of time in building trust with these gorillas, and all the 5,000+ animals in our care, which allows us to work closely with them.
In fact, our work with gorillas goes far beyond caring for the troops at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through the Disney Conservation Fund, we support the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center (GRACE), the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned Grauer’s gorillas, a critically endangered species. GRACE provides the sort of storybook ending that Ivan dreams about in the movie. Rescued gorillas join an adoptive gorilla family and get to live together in spacious natural forest enclosures. Our animal care team members provide resources and share their expertise with staff at GRACE, which has been imperative in saving the lives of gorillas and helping ensure they thrive.
I’m very proud of the work our teams have done to support “The One and Only Ivan” and their dedication to ensuring gorillas are well cared for each and every day. I encourage you to watch this heartwarming story on Disney+, and be sure to check out our free downloadable activity packet with all you need to know about the care and conservation of these wonderful animals.
Who doesn’t love a fun treehouse? Whether or not you do much drawing, this step-by-step tutorial from Disney about how to draw an Adventureland-inspired treehouse is sure to pique your sense of adventure!
Hosted by Imagineer Jeremy Costello, the tutorial will show you and your family how to come away with a whimsical piece of art. The drawing features a number of tropical elements including thatch huts, exotic plants and birds, and more.
Have fun putting your own personal spin on the techniques Jeremy will highlight. Jeremy chose the topic because Adventureland is one of his favorite locations in Disney Parks, so join him on this adventure in art!
A precious bounty has just landed at Walt Disney World in the form of this new Baby Yoda backpack by Loungefly. The backpack is styled after The Child’s iconic floating pod crib, so it’ll look as if you’re carrying him on your back while on any of your adventures.
Disney+ has become the home of family-friendly content, but there may soon be even more fun for grown-ups.
According to several sources, the streaming service is reportedly developing an adult-oriented section to house more films and television shows from the 20th Century Studios and Touchstone Pictures libraries.
Film critic and YouTube star Grace Randolph reported the news on Tuesday, adding that the section would be accessible through a pin code, which would act as a parental control.
Hearing interesting reports from sources in the last couple days that Disney is creating essentially a more adult section of Disney+ that will require pin code access. And that's where all of the Fox and MGM content will go moving forward. Including lots of #4K. @thedigitalbitspic.twitter.com/xoDsPn0rUy
Editor in Chief of The Digital Bits Bill Hunt claims that the section would also be the home for a large amount of content available in 4K. (He later corrected his statement, saying he erroneously named independent studio MGM instead of the Disney-owned Touchstone.) With Disney+ continuing its international expansion, his would bring the libraries to a much larger audience than the Disney majority-owned Hulu, which currently serves only the United States and Japan.
Hearing interesting reports from sources in the last couple days that Disney is creating essentially a more adult section of Disney+ that will require pin code access. And that's where all of the Fox and MGM content will go moving forward. Including lots of #4K. @thedigitalbitspic.twitter.com/xoDsPn0rUy
What’s on Disney Plus added that Disney has recently sent out surveys about more adult-themed shows like “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer,” “Firefly,” and “Modern Family.” Recently, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that the company would launch a international general entertainment streaming service under the Star brand next year, which would host more mature content, similar to Hulu, which is majority owned by Disney. It’s unknown whether the possible Disney+ section would bear the Star name.
While it hasn’t been officially announced, such hits as “The Golden Girls,” Dead Poets Society, Pretty Woman and the Deadpool films could soon have a home on Disney+.
