Magical Vacation Planner - Hilary Chester

14/02/2024

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11/03/2022

Very sad about his passing. I met Luis in college and he was so nice!

Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of Emilio Delgado, known the world over for his role as Luis on Sesame Street. A beloved member of the Sesame family for over 50 years, his warmth and humor invited children to share a friendship that has echoed through generations.

At the forefront of representation, Emilio proudly laid claim to the “record for the longest-running role for a Mexican-American in a TV series.” We are so grateful he shared his talents with us and with the world.

Emilio Delgado
1940-2022

Emilio Delgado, best known to generations of children, parents and grandparents as Sesame Street’s beloved Fix-It-Shop owner Luis, and for his appearances on many television series aimed at grown-up audiences, passed away on March 10, 2022 after a long illness.

Known for his warm smile and gently soothing singing voice, Delgado was born in 1940 in Calexico, California, a town on the border between California and Mexico. His family later moved to Glendale, where he spent his teenage years and first explored his passions for music and theater. He earned his Actors Equity card in 1968 working in summer stock and enrolled in CalArts as a theater major. After a few primetime television appearances, a job in New York would change his life forever, not to mention the lives of countless children.

Delgado joined the cast of Sesame Street in the show’s third season and played Luis Rodriguez for 44 years. First introduced alongside Raul Julia’s Raphael as the proprietors of L&R’s Fix-It Shop, Delgado was eventually paired with Sonia Manzano’s Maria when the Sesame Street producers wanted to explore storylines involving love, marriage, and parenthood.

Luis and Maria were married in a grand ceremony on the roof of 123 Sesame Street in 1988 and brought little Gabriela into the world the following year. Luis and Maria’s relationship appeared so real on television, that for decades since, when fans saw them out and about with their actual spouses, Emilio Delgado and Sonia Manzano had a lot of explaining to do.

In addition to the series, Emilio brought his warmth and charm to two Sesame Street feature films, as well as many live appearances, where audience members of all ages were lucky enough to get an up-close sample of the joy and charisma he shared with his friends and co-workers.

During Sesame Street’s off-season, Emilio took a break from fixing toasters and performing songs alongside monsters, animals, and the beloved Sesame human cast members. and acted in some of television’s most popular primetime series, including Quincy, Hawaii Five-O, Falcon Crest, House of Cards, The Michael J. Fox Show, and three iterations of the Law & Order franchise. Delgado was a recurring cast member of Lou Grant, appearing in 19 episodes as National Editor Rubin Castillo.

Emilio Delgado loved music, cherishing his performances with the band Pink Martini which took him from The Hollywood Bowl to Carnegie Hall and many venues in between. He can be heard on their album Splendor in the Grass.

Delgado returned to the stage in 2018, starring in the title role in Octavio Solis’s reimagining of Don Quixote, Quixote Nuevo. His triumphant run included performances at The California Shakespeare Theater, Boston’s Hartford Stage and Houston’s Alley Theatre. He received some of the best notices of his career for playing an Alzheimer’s disease-plagued retired literature professor who sets off on a quest to find his Dulcinea.

Loved by co-workers, friends and fans, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made things official when he proclaimed October 15, 2019 “Emilio Delgado Day” in New York City, honoring Delgado as a “trailblazing Mexican-American artist.”

He is survived by his loving wife of more than thirty years, Carole, and his children Lauren and Aram. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Emilio’s memory to United Farmworkers of America, Doctors Without Borders, Heifer International, or healthtree.org.

Photo Credit: Zach Hyman for Sesame Workshop

26/01/2022

15/11/2021

Sophisticated High Tea with cephalopods

15/11/2021

Booked a at on Day 2....and Day 4....PLEASE let me book ALL.OF.THIS. for you too

15/11/2021

Mic drop

15/11/2021

What the?! Holy trifecta, more of my favorite things....

15/11/2021

And another major passion.... LPs..... mmmmm vinyl.... has me figured out!

15/11/2021

Oh hello, I'm in heaven

15/11/2021

"Permission to come aboard and party!!"

20/06/2021

Ready to travel in style and comfort? Ready for convenience and excellent customer service?? Ready to be treated like an MVP??
MVP People Mover

29/04/2021

We just traveled from Hogsmeade to Cross Station on the Hogwarts Express Universal Orlando Resort Let me know if you want me to book you a seat too!

29/04/2021

We just took the train from Hogsmeade to Voss Station!! Universal Orlando Resort Let me know if you want me to book tickets for you...

28/04/2021

What do chocolate frogs eat? Chocolate flies of course. Honey Dukes Universal Orlando Resort

28/04/2021

Have a dinosaur fan? Round out an epic adventure at Universal Studios Orlando starting with a stay at Portofino Bay Jurassic World Kids suites...you also get to enjoy the Unlimited Universal Express Pass for free during your stay 🤯

Head on over to Jurassic Park where you can
🦖 meet a velociraptor
🦖 see the original Jurassic Park jeep from the first movie
🦖Dig deeper in Jurassic Park Discovery Center
🦖 fly on a pteredon
🦖run away from a Trex...or maybe it’s more of a splash away 🤷🏻‍♀️
🦖Become a hunter starting on June 10, 2021 as you brace the all new Velocicoaster

There’s a lot to discover at Universal Studios Orlando Parks, what’s going to be your first adventure?

For more info message me or email at
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28/04/2021

Chillin' with a villain Universal Orlando Resort

28/04/2021

Oh the places you'll go at Seuss Landing... Universal Orlando Resort

28/04/2021

Oh they places you'll go at Suess Landing...Universal Orlando Resort

28/04/2021

Made it!!! Universal Orlando Resort

28/04/2021

Surf is up dude

27/04/2021

Everybody is ready to travel again!! I'm sorry I can't bring you ALL with me.... maybe next trip guys. Universal Orlando Resort

27/04/2021

Ready to get off YOUR couch?? I am Universal Orlando Resort. Let me help you get off your couch too Let's Return to Travel!

19/03/2021

I'm learning a lot, like marketing posts should include a 'Call To Action'....... OMG! OMG! OMG! LET'S GO! LET'S GO!

18/03/2021

Greetings from someplace other than my living room... Seriously, I'm at my Magical Vacation Planner Conference... Learning about how to plan safe travel to achieve your vacation needs... Excitement? Try something new? Wellness? Luxury? Nostalgia?

13/02/2021

Calling all friends and family without kids (or friends and family who have been home with you kids 24/7 for the past year!)--these cruises are adults only and focus on relaxation, fun and wellness. Great food and drink options, lots of spa and fitness activities and amenities....hip vibes....ships will be at low capacity and many other safety precautions will be in place.

03/01/2021

Today's post is brought to you by the letter "V".....V for VACCINE and VACATION....and VPLAN AHEAD....and VRESERVATIONS!!

24/12/2020

Are you worried that some of your gifts won't make it under the tree in time?! Give the gift of an experience--book a family vacation!! Disney Parks and Cruises, Universal Studio Parks....and more!