Virgin Trains USA Brightline High-Speed Railway will soon provide a means of transportation from Miami to Orlando in 3 hours. It typically takes about 4 hours to drive between the two cities. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, construction on the railway has continued, with certain adjustments and precautions implemented.
The line will include a Walt Disney World Resort station in Orlando.
A new Trains Magazine 2020 spread features an in-depth look at the Brightline High-Speed Railway.
Florida is home to swamplands and a wide range of sensitive ecosystems, which must be taken into consideration throughout construction. Stephen Cartwright, Virgin Trains USA Field Engineer, explains the additional work required to build train tracks through this terrain.
Once complete, the train will travel from Miami to Orlando International Airport. The tracks at MCO have already been laid.
To achieve the trip in under 3 hours, the Cocoa-Orlando line is proposed to operate at high speeds of up to 125 mph. From Miami to West Palm Beach, trains will reach speeds of up to 79 mph. From West Palm to Cocoa, it’s a maximum speed of 110 mph.
If you love the world famous Jungle Cruise, then you’ll love these new Wishables now available at the Disneyland Resort.
There are five different Wishables in the collection, including a Jungle Cruise skipper and winking hippo. Four of the five characters are exclusively available through the blind bags. The gorilla with his cute pith helmet can be purchased separately.
These cute Wishables can be found at the World of Disney at Downtown Disney. Both the blind bag and the gorilla are each $9.99.
Who’s ready to see the world from the comfort of your home? Adventures by Disney is offering “Adventures at Home” series on a virtual journey across the globe. And you won’t even need to pack your bags! In this at home itinerary, DisneyParksBlog features Greece. Let’s go!
Long ago, in the far away land of ancient Greece… If you recognize these words you are in for the virtual trip of a lifetime! During today’s Adventure at Home we are going to explore the land of powerful gods and extraordinary heroes, so get ready to say “OPA!” as we celebrate the magic of Greece with Adventures by Disney.
1.Did Someone Say Toga Party?
A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the accessories on his toga. You and your family can celebrate Greece with this historical attire that is easy to recreate at home. All you need is some bedsheets (preferably in a neutral color) and safety pins. If you want to go the distance, you can accessorize with fake gold chains (or real, no one is judging), jewelry, or amulets. A pair of sandals will complete the look.
2.Like Painting a Masterpiece, it’s a Work of Heart!
Time to call the Muses, legendary goddesses of the arts. Today’s family game is going to put your artistic abilities to the test as you draw items inspired by our Greece itinerary while your family guesses. Just print this game guide and get ready to play Adventures by Disney – Draw it! Greece Edition.
3.Isn’t it Sweet? (Our Favorite Flavor!)
Our Greece itinerary features LOTS of culinary highlights but there is a flakey slice of cheesy magic that stands out. In the beautiful island of Crete, Adventurers learn to prepare a traditional pastry made with cheese, honey and filo dough, the Cretan Cheese Pie. Download the recipe here.
4.I Have Often Dreamed of a Far-Off Place
You’ll be the envy of friends, coworkers, classmates and family when you use these virtual backgrounds for your next video conference.
The first backdrop gives you a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking island of Santorini, where whitewashed villages envelop cliffs that tower above an underwater caldera.
Our second backdrop features the famous Acropolis, a testimony to the greatness of ancient Greece. Located on a flat rock overlooking Athens, this citadel is home to some of Greece’s most famous monuments, including the Parthenon. Right click on each image above to save the virtual backdrops.
If you want to continue adventuring together, check out our collection of Adventures by Disney destinations featured in our Adventures at Home series. Explore the majestic natural wonders of Iceland, set sail on a river cruise through the South of France, join our safari to South Africa or embark on an expedition to Montana and Yellowstone National Park.
Back in March, we learned a prequel to the 2017 live action film, Beauty and the Beast, would be coming to Disney+. Now, the composer for the new film, Alan Menken, has revealed the title!
In an interview with Variety Menken shared, “I’m excited about the projects I’m doing. I’m working on “Disenchanted” and a new “Beauty and the Beast” prequel, “The Little Town” I’ve also been working on the new animated picture “Spellbound” with John Lasseter. And I’m doing a bunch of Broadway shows.
Decider shares some insight on what we know so far about the film, and what the name Little Town likely stems from:
The name Little Town likely comes from “Belle,” the opening song in Beauty and the Beast, as Collider points out. The lyrics include the lines “Little town, It’s a quiet village, Every day, Like the one before, Little town, Full of little people, Waking up to say.”
Decider goes on to share: Both Luke Evans and Josh Gad are returning to reprise their roles from the 2017 live action film. Evans will return to his role as Gaston, the arrogant and greedy hunter determined to have Belle all to himself. Gad will play LeFou, Gaston’s loyal sidekick. Neither Watson nor Dan Stevens, who starred as the Beast in the Disney film, are expected to return for Little Town.
Little Town does not have a release date yet, but it’s likely that whatever tentative premiere the series set was pushed back by the coronavirus pandemic. Since the Beauty and the Beast prequel hasn’t begun production yet, we don’t expect to see it hit streaming any time soon.
The Muppets have arrived on Disney+! The new “Muppets Now” original series is streaming on Disney+ beginning today (July 31). So, of course, what’s a good launch without Gonzo the Great!
Disney shared on Twitter the following clip of Gonzo launching the brand-new series:
