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.
Walt Disney World announces new ambassadors for 2024-2025 Disney said the current ambassadors, Ali Manion and Raevon Redding, will continue to serve their terms through the end of the year. (Walt Disney World Resort/Walt Disney World 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.
Walt Disney World announces new ambassadors for 2024-2025 (Walt Disney World Resort/Walt Disney World Resort)
The Ambassador Program began in 1965, and cast members are selected every two years to represent the parks, resorts and experiences worldwide.
According to Disney, only 82 cast members have had this privilege since the Walt Disney World Resort opened in 1971.
Disney said the current ambassadors, Ali Manion and Raevon Redding, will continue to serve their terms through the end of the year.
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Yellow-backed duiker calf After spending a few months bonding with mom Pearl backstage, yellow-backed duiker baby Penny, born in the spring, can now be spotted on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Yellow-backed duiker calf After spending a few months bonding with mom Pearl backstage, yellow-backed duiker baby Penny, born in the spring, can now be spotted on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Yellow-backed duiker calf After spending a few months bonding with mom Pearl backstage, yellow-backed duiker baby Penny, born in the spring, can now be spotted on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Dot and mom Aziza in front and Cricket and mom Juno in back Disney officials said the two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals can now be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom with their dad, Domino. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Cricket and mom Juno Disney officials said the two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals can now be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom with their dad, Domino. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Dot Disney officials said the two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals can now be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom with their dad, Domino. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Cricket and mom Juno Disney officials said the two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals can now be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom with their dad, Domino. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Dad Domino Disney officials said the two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals can now be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom with their dad, Domino. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Dot and mom Aziza Disney officials said the two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals can now be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom with their dad, Domino. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Dot and mom Aziza in front, dad Domino on left; Cricket and mom Aziza in back Disney officials said the two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals can now be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom with their dad, Domino. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Dot and mom Aziza Disney officials said the two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals can now be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom with their dad, Domino. (Walt Disney World Resort)
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys The pair are clinging tightly to their parents as they explore their new home on Discovery Island. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Pixie A pony named Pixie will someday pull the reins of Cinderella’s pumpkin coach through Walt Disney World. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Pixie A pony named Pixie will someday pull the reins of Cinderella’s pumpkin coach through Walt Disney World. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Pixie A pony named Pixie will someday pull the reins of Cinderella’s pumpkin coach through Walt Disney World. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Pixie A pony named Pixie will someday pull the reins of Cinderella’s pumpkin coach through Walt Disney World. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Pixie A pony named Pixie will someday pull the reins of Cinderella’s pumpkin coach through Walt Disney World. (Aaron Wockenfuss/Walt Disney World)
Cinderella pony A Shetland foal born Tuesday morning at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will one day help pull Cinderella’s pumpkin coach. (Walt Disney World)