Disney’s Magical Express Service Ending in 2022 at Walt Disney World

Disney’s Magical Express service, which provides guests with transportation between Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World, will be ending in 2022.

The service is set to end on January 1, 2022. While Disney’s Magical Express service is still available for stays through that date, DME is no longer providing luggage delivery for those arriving to and departing from Orlando International Airport. Resort airline check-in service is also no longer available.

Below is the official statement from Walt Disney World regarding the cancellation of this service:

“Vacationers have more options to choose from than ever for transportation, including ride-share services that save time and offer more flexibility to go where they want, when they want. In light of this shift, when Disney Resort hotel bookings open for stays in 2022, we will no longer offer Disney’s Magical Express service for airport transportation, starting with arrivals Jan. 1, 2022. We will continue to operate the service for new and existing reservations made at Disney Resort hotels for arrivals throughout 2021. Additionally, complimentary transportation options – such as buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner – will continue to be available within Walt Disney World Resort for Disney Resort hotel guests, including to and from all four theme parks.”

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Beginning Refurbishment in April 2021

Disney’s Contemporary Resort will have limited availability beginning in April 2021 as rooms are refurbished. The refurbishment is scheduled to last through September 2021.

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No more information is known about the refurbishment, but with such a short time refurbishment window, this will likely be a “soft goods” update. These refurbishments generally involve replacing linens, carpeting, and some furniture, without redoing the rooms entirely.

Disney was testing rooms inspired by The Incredibles in August 2019, so it’s possible a re-theme is still coming. But these test rooms did not last very long and there have been no updates about re-theming since then.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently undergoing major refurbishments, including re-theming some rooms to Moana. It doesn’t look like Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be receiving a refurbishment of this magnitude anytime soon, although it may well be coming down the line.

Disney Magic at Home: Disney Park Churro Bites Recipe

Any churro fans out there? Now you can enjoy this delicious Disney Parks recipe at home!

From a Disney Cast Member;

These past few weeks, we’ve seen many of you sharing Disney recipes and creating your very own magical moments right at home. Being a BIG fan of Disney Parks snacks myself, this has inspired us to share one of my favorite recipes so you can continue creating #DisneyMagicMoments.

While our parks are temporarily closed, you can still enjoy a delicious Disney churro – because you can make them yourself at home!  This recipe is inspired by the delicious snack that can be found at all of our parks across the globe. The recipe serves four people.

Disney Parks Churro Bites

Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low.
  3. Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
  5. Heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350˚.
  6. Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry.
  7. Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
  8. Drain churro bites on paper towel.
  9. Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.

This Stunning Disney Resort Home Sold for $2.4 Million

Via DisneyTips.com

Are you looking to move near Walt Disney World? Well, have you ever dreamed of living ON Walt Disney World property? Look no further than the dream neighborhood of every Disney fan… Golden Oak. It will cost you a pretty penny however as one of the most recent luxury homes sold for $514 per square foot at $2,400,00.

The listing goes on to share: “Your dream of living in a private oasis in the heart of Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort is right here! Disneys only private luxury residential community. Enjoy exceptional architectural design as you are greeted by soaring ceilings with natural wood beams. Toast your friends and family in the gourmet kitchen designed in the spirit of a true Tuscan villa. This home also has a detached Casita which connects via a private garden path and is equipped with a full bath and mini kitchen. This is a residential resort community where families can live in the embrace of luxury, privacy and the magic of Disney. This gated community features access to the private clubhouse with superb food offerings, resort pool and fitness center. Residents have access to Club Life, the Member Services team, transportation, club events, theme park experiences, Extra Magic Hours, Four Seasons Resort and more. This is the only place in the world where you can own a piece of Disney Real Estate, truly a once in a lifetime opportunity!”

The house is 4,668 square feet with 6 bedrooms. It sold on December 28, 2020 for the grand price of $2,400,000 or $514 per square foot.

Disney Releases Tour of Cinderella Castle Suite!

Have you ever dreamed of what the Cinderella Castle Suite looks like inside Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? While the Cinderella Castle is stunning on the outside, can you image staying in the dream come true suite inside the Castle? Well, now, thanks to Disney Parks TikTok, we can take a tour of the Cinderella Castle Suite.

Ready for this stunning tour? If you’re unable to view the video as shared below via TikTok, you can also stream it on Facebook or Instagram. Enjoy!

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