A vapor trail from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket hangs in the air as seen from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., following an early-morning launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, April 23, 2021. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Disney Photographers were able to catch a Magical Moment at Walt Disney World today! Disney photographers Kent Phillips & David Roark were able to catch the launch and vapor trail from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center early this morning.
A vapor trail from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket hangs in the air as seen from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, following an early-morning launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, April 23, 2021.
Here are some more stunning photos
Here is the vapor trail from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as seen from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Choza de Margarita the Margarita Stand will start selling Elote aka Mexican Street Corn today. Elota is described as Sweet Corn on the Cob smothered with Chipotle Aioli, Queso Cotija, and Tajin Chile-lime Powder. Available for $7.00
In a Instagram post yesterday lacavadeltequila posted Breaking News!!! Starting tomorrow @chozamargarita will start selling sweet corn on the cob smothered with chipotle aioli, queso cotija, and Tajín chile-lime powder. It’s sooo goood
Choza de Margarita – Get the fiesta started with your favorite hand-blended or frozen margarita from our humongous menu—then snack on authentic South of the Border specialties like tacos, empanadas and guacamole and chips!
It is our favorite Margarita Stand to stop at when we visit the Walt Disney World Resorts.
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. Experience the charm and whimsy of turn-of-the-century Atlantic City at this waterfront Resort hotel. Make a splash at Luna Park Pool and delight in a massage at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Discover carnival games, unique dining and exciting nightlife on the Coney Island-style boardwalk. Strung like saltwater taffy along the shimmering Crescent Lake, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is located within walking distance to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
As we continue to take a measured and deliberate approach to reopening our Walt Disney World Resort hotels, we are happy to share that we are now accepting bookings for:
Disney’s Beach Club Resort for arrivals beginning May 30
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn for arrivals beginning July 2
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for arrivals beginning June 6
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for arrivals beginning in late July
As we previously shared, future reopening dates of Disney Resort hotels are subject to change and Guests’ reservations could still be modified to other Disney Resort hotels.
As far as what will be open here is a list of Dining and Shops available:
Dining
Trattoria al Forno (this excludes Character Dining, which is temporarily unavailable)
Bus transportation is available from this Disney Resort hotel to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park and the Disney Springs area
Bus transportation is available from this hotel to Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park, but Guests will need to transfer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park
The Disney Skyliner aerial gondolas are available to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Watercraft transportation is available to take Guests from this Disney Resort hotel to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Beach Club Villas and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
The cute new Minnie ears that coordinate with the popular Disney Parks icons Loungefly backpack are back in stock! These super cute ears are made from the same vegan leather as the Loungefly bags we know and love. The same cute print from the new bag is also on these fun ears!
The ears sit atop a black headband and are adorned with a sparkly blue sequined bow. On the side of the headband is a metal Loungefly logo plate! If you missed out on the Designer Parks Loungefly ears last year, these make a nice replacement! The Loungefly Minnie ears from the parks also have a really great quality.
Because it is an all-over print, each ear is a little bit different! Placement might be a bit tricky, but I find it a lot of fun trying to find ears with my favorite icons on them. However, since they are brand ears, these retail for $34.99, instead of the regular Minnie ears price.
What do you think of the fun new Disney Park Icons Loungefly Minnie Ears?
Walt Disney World Golf blog gave us an update today on some of the Earth Day 2021 efforts. Highlighting the new Purple Martin nesting structures at Disney’s MagnoliaGolf Course, near the 10th tee box and the 14th green.
Purple Martins are the largest members of the Swallow family and breed throughout much of North America, though their numbers have declined in Florida in recent decades. They annually migrate several thousand miles from Brazil in South America, through Central America and the Caribbean, and arrive here in Central Florida from January to March.
We have shown a spotlight on Epcot’s efforts over the years, and the many structures for nests throughout Future World and the World Showcase. This is the first year for the golf course nesting, and it seems they are already seeing results.
The birds have begun nesting this year, and in partnership with Disney Conservation, Walt Disney World Golf team members check the nests weekly and monitor the progress of each purple martin pair and their chicks. Over 100 eggs have been laid and chicks have begun to hatch!
Once they have hatched, purple martin chicks take about a month to grow up until they are ready to leave the nest and fly! At the end of the nesting season, they will begin their migration back to South America in June to July, as our summer begins. Purple Martins tend to return each year, once they establish a breeding location, so we anticipate a regular presence of them well into the future.
Adventures by Disney is offering a temporary adjustment to their terms and conditions to provide more flexibility for you.
Guests currently booked on Adventures through July 31, 2021, can change their reservation and receive a 100% credit to be used toward a future Adventure. Guests may select an alternate Adventure or place their booking on a future hold date by contacting their travel agent. Guests will have until May 31, 2022, to select a new vacation and must travel by December 31, 2022. This future travel credit is non-refundable and standard prevailing rates will apply.
We ask that Guests traveling through July 31, 2021, contact their travel agent at least 65 days prior to their Adventure start date to request a vacation date change.
All of us at Adventures by Disney, hope you and your family are staying well.
Our records indicate you are booked on an Adventures by Disney vacation scheduled to depart during July 2021. Adventures by Disney is closely monitoring global developments and following the advice of public health authorities and medical experts. We are also closely tracking guidance from the destinations we visit.
With this in mind, we are offering a temporary adjustment to our Adventure Vacation Date Change Policy to provide more flexibility for our guests. Guests currently booked on Adventures through July 31, 2021, can change their reservation and receive a 100% credit to be used toward a future Adventure. Guests may select an alternate Adventure or place their booking on a future hold date by contacting their travel agent. Guests will have until May 31, 2022, to select a new vacation and must travel by December 31, 2022. This future travel credit is non-refundable and standard prevailing rates will apply. If you purchased air arrangements through Adventures by Disney, please speak with your travel agent to understand what options may be available when modifying your travel date.
We ask that Guests traveling through July 31, 2021, contact their travel agent at least 65 days prior to their Adventure start date to request a vacation date change.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming you on an Adventure of a lifetime as soon as we can and making magic for you and your loved ones.
We’re only weeks away from summer season, which means many are eagerly awaiting their summer vacation. A new Walt Disney World commercial has made its debut to remind Disney fans of some of the changes at their Florida theme park resort.
You can check out the new commercial highlighting “What’s The Magic Like Today” in the video below.
Even though the commercial demonstrates how the parks might seem like a different experience, it does show the Magic is still present at Disney World. Also, we do see how gorgeous Cinderella Castle looks for the 50th anniversary celebration!
The incredible new Disney Reusable Collection that recently arrived at the Disney Parks, is now online at shopDisney! This fun new collection called Disney Repeatables is an assortment of reusable straws, bottles, cutlery and more! You can find it as part of shopDisney new Earth Shop!
You’ll find everything from reusable utensils, to straws, and even lunch containers! This is part of Disney’s continuing commitment to become more Earth Friendly and sustainable! Check out the new collection HERE!
Update: Disney released a statement concerning the accident to Click Orlando stating that nobody was in the cabins in the incident and nobody was injured.
Here is the initial news report:
Two Disney Skyliners have gotten into an accident at Disney World this evening. Two of the Gondolas appear to have hit one another and there looks to be glass on the ground.
According to the video, it looks as if one of the wheelchair accessible gondolas hit one of the main gondolas where the 2 tracks merge together.
The accident occurred a the Hollywood Studios Disney Skyliner Station around 6:30 pm. We are unsure if anyone was hurt or was even in the Gondolas.
The Hollywood Studios Skyliner line has been down since the incident and guests are being advised to use an alternate form of transportation at this time.
This year celebrate Earth Day with a delicious Tree of Life Pie!
The beautiful symbol of Animal Kingdom that celebrates all living creatures honors animals and the place they all share in the great Circle of Life. Did you know this tree is 145 feet tall and feature over 300 animals carved into it? Awesome right?
Roll the top and bottom halves of dough to a thickness of 1/8 of an inch. If needed, use bench flour.
Fit the bottom crust into a pie plate. Leave a 1/2 inch overhand of dough, and cut off any extra with kitchen scissors.
Prick the bottom crust with a fork to keep it from puffing up during baking. Fill the bottom crust with the pie filling.
Top the filling with the rolled top crust. Trim the edges of the top crust, leaving a 1/2 inch overhand of dough. Tuck the edged under and flute the edges. Use the tips of a small fork to create decorative lines on the inner side of the fluted edge.
Roll out the dough for a single crust to a thickness of 1/8 of an inch, then use a precision knife to cut out the silhouette of the Tree of Life. You can do this freeform, or by printing an image and using it as a template. You will want the tree to be approximately 6-7 inches to fit in the middle of the pie.
Collect the scraps and save for later. Use the precision knife and a sharp knife to impress lines on the trunk of the tree.
Preheat the oven to 425F. Place the tree cut out on top of the pie. Bake the pie for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 400F and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown. If the edges start to get too brown during baking, cover it with a strip of foil or a pie crust shield.
Re-roll the scraps from the single crust to create leaves and any critters. Here, i’ve chosen to cut out the shape of an owl using a precision knife. Use a toothpick to impress the critter’s eyes and features. Create leaves using a mini round cutter, then use a precision knife to impress veins in the leaves. Bake at 375F for 5-8 minutes until the pieces are just baked.
In two small bowls, dilute the green and brown food colorings with a small amount of alcohol to thin them out. Use small food brushes to apply the color to the baked leaves and critter.
After the pie has cooled completely, plaint the canopy green and the trunk brown.
Attach the pie crust leaves to the canopy and critter to the trunk using small dabs of honey. Apply each dab with the tip of a toothpick.
We are 8 days away from the reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure! In preparation for the reopening, advanced dining reservations for the parks opened up today.
If you are planning on visiting the Disneyland Resort when the parks reopen, you’ll want to dine at your favorite restaurant. It is highly recommended to make reservations for table service restaurants. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance. If you are visiting Disneyland within the first few weeks of its reopening, you’ll want to get those reservations made fast! They are sure to fill up.
Keep in mind, not all Disneyland restaurants will be reopening with the parks. Some options, including popular character dining, will be on hiatus until further notice. Here is the list of table service restaurants that are reopening on April 30:
Disneyland Restaurants
Cafe Orleans – Table Service – Reservations Recommended
Plaza Inn — with modified service and menu – Table Service
River Belle Terrace – Table Service – Reservations Recommended
Disney California Adventure Restaurants
Carthay Circle Lounge — Alfresco Dining- Table Service- Reservations Recommended
Lamplight Lounge- Table Service – Reservations Recommended
Remember, until further notice, only California residents are allowed to visit Disneyland. Guests also need to have park reservations along with valid admission in order to enter a park.
Are you planning a trip to Disneyland? Contact me today for a free, no-obligation vacation quote!
Universal Orlando has just sent out emails to Annual Passholders for a sneak peek to Jurassic World VelociCoaster!
Passholders will receive an exclusive opportunity* to experience VelociCoaster before the attraction’s grand opening at select times on the following dates:
• Sunday, May 2 • Monday, May 3 • Tuesday, May 4 • Wednesday, May 5
Where: Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Registration is required. Due to limited capacity, we cannot accommodate non-registered Passholders. There will not be a standby line.
Did you get your email yet? I have been trying to register for the past 15 minutes but it seems their servers are overloaded at this time.
So keep trying!
Update the sign ups are now closed. We’re you lucky enough to get signed up?
