Many of us Disney fans know and love Voices of Liberty as the incredible singers that give us those wonderful goosebumps as we visit the American Pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Well, today, they are singing a couple of songs for us featuring friendship! Check out the details and video below from DisneyParksBlog:
This a capella group normally fills The American Adventure at EPCOT with patriotic melodies. Today, they’re using their musical talents to give you a #DisneyMagicMoment wherever you may be. In this new video, the Voices of Liberty reunite virtually for special performances of two beloved Disney tunes all about friendship: “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “Friend Like Me.”
Feel free to sing along, too, using your own #VoicesFromHome.
With the current park closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no secret that Disney fans are missing Walt Disney World dearly! Unfortunately, one man decided to take advantage of the closures, and camped out on Discovery Island.
According to USA TODAY, a man named Richard McGuire, 42, from Mobile, Alabama was arrested on Thursday, April 30 after camping on Walt Disney World’s Discovery Island, according to an arrest report acquired by USA TODAY. McGuire has been banned from all Disney properties and charged with a misdemeanor for trespassing.
Discovery Island is located in Walt Disney World’s Bay Lake. It was closed to the public in 1999. The island property remains closed to the public today with “no trespassing” and “private property” signs posted.
According to the Orange County arrest report, officers conducted a search by foot, boat and helicopter and eventually found McGuire. He had been sleeping in one of the island’s buildings and referred to the property as a “tropical paradise.” Robert Ricks, Orange County Police Officer wrote, “Richard stated that he had made entry to the island to go camping on Monday or Tuesday and had planned on staying on the island for approximately one week.”
May has arrived! While we’re unable to visit the parks right now, thanks to DisneyParksBlog, we can still see a glimpse of Spring in full bloom at Disney Parks around the world. Check out this special collection of new and past favorite Disney springtime images right from the comfort of your home.
Hong Kong Disneyland
A journey through the enchanted Fairy Tale Forest and other areas at Hong Kong Disneyland is breathtaking in spring. Fairy Tale Forest is a whimsical garden featuring classic Disney Fairytales as living storybooks.
Disneyland
At Disneyland Resort, the flowers are bright and beautiful — from Fantasyland to Cars Land, including a strikingly colorful entrance to Disneyland park.
Shanghai Disney Resort
Nature blooms in vivid color this time of year at Shanghai Disney Resort, as cherry and plum blossoms, apple floral archways, tulips, roses and more transform the landscape into a fantastic natural wonderland.
Disneyland Paris
At Disneyland Paris, lush, colorful flowers spiral out from the hub of Disneyland Park at the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle, better known here as Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant.
Even at Walt Disney Studios Park, guests are greeted with lively poppies at the feet of one of only five Partners statues around the world depicting Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse together.
Castaway Cay
And at Castaway Cay, which is reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, the island is a Bahamian paradise during spring with stunning plants and trees.
Walt Disney World Resort
The start of May at Walt Disney World Resort is also when our whimsical character topiaries come to life. The selection of horticulture spring masterpieces at EPCOT usually include new characters and returning favorites.
Cliffs of Moher (Ireland)
This time of year, a favorite Adventures by Disney vacation spot – the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland – will give you goose-bumps with breathtaking flowers in an area of immense natural beauty.
Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa
And at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, the gorgeous landscape is filled with plants and brilliant green trees and offers unforgettable scenes of beauty.
We hope you enjoy this special look at the colors of spring at Disney parks around the world and remember, “The wonders of nature are endless,” Walt Disney.
Happy Birthday to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! On May 1, 1989, Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened to the public. Since we can’t be in the park to celebrate this special day, Walt Disney World President, Josh D’Amaro, decided to take to his Instagram account to make a little music. Check out the video below as shared on D’Amaro’s Instagram:
I don’t know about you all, but seeing the views and hearing the music make us miss this amazing park even more. Happy Birthday Hollywood Studios… until we meet again!
Slinky Dog is ready for action! While we are unable to jump on board the beloved Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we are excited to hang out with this loyal toy via a virtual ride. Check out the fun below from DisneyParksBlog:
Put a spring in your step today and take a trip around Andy’s backyard aboard Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. This streeeetchy roller coaster has brought plenty of #DisneyMagicMoments to families visiting Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort, so we’re thrilled to invite you for a virtual ride today.
Andy built this Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster in his backyard, then attached his beloved Slinky Dog for extra fun. As an “honorary toy,” you sit inside Slink’s coils and zip around Toy Story Land in the first multi-launch coaster in Disney history.
In this extra-special “Ride & Learn” video, you’ll discover some fun facts about the coaster and Toy Story Land. Can you spot Rex’s original toybox or the famous Pixar ball? How many other toys do you see while whooshing around the backyard? And can you guess how big Andy’s footprint actually is?
ll this and more awaits you on Slinky Dog Dash, one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort. So as Slinky Dog himself would say … here we go!
