Michelle Snow is a huge fan of Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars in films and TV, as well as the Disney parks. She's also an award-winning writer who has written several guidebooks on Orlando. Follow her on Twitter @zengrrl. Her blog, CitySurfing Orlando has covered Orlando and the theme parks since 2010. Her favorite rides at the Disney parks are Star Tours, Big Thunder Mountain, and Indiana Jones Adventure, and she may have cried tears of joy when she first saw the Millenium Falcon at Galaxy's Edge. She collects anything to do with Star Wars original trilogy (she saw 1977's "A New Hope" on opening weekend), Snow White, Grumpy, Tinkerbell, and Stitch.
Planning on visiting Walt Disney World next year? Mark May 31 on your calendar as that’s when tickets, Disney Resort hotel stays, and vacation packages for 2024 open for guests to book. Once bookings open, guests will have the best chance to get your preferred… Read More »Walt Disney World 2024 Bookings Open May 31, 2023
Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” has come in at #1 at the domestic box office for this Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, but it’s not all good news for the film worldwide. Domestic In the U.S., “The Little Mermaid” rang up an estimated $117.5… Read More »“The Little Mermaid” Takes Top Spot Domestically Over Holiday Weekend
Fan-favorite Disneyland attraction Matterhorn Bobsleds will be reopening after a lengthy refurbishment in June 2023, just in time to thrill guests visiting this summer. The Details The Matterhorn Bobsleds, located in Fantasyland, closed for regular refurbishment on April 17, 2023. The great news is that… Read More »Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park To Reopen in June 2023
With “Iron Man” celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Marvel Studios’ president Kevin Feige and director Jon Favreau recently sat down together to discuss making “Iron Man,” the film that would launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Conversation In a wide ranging conversation about… Read More »Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige and Jon Favreau Celebrate 15th Anniversary of ‘Iron Man’
Disney Parks is celebrating the release of “The Little Mermaid” this weekend with tasty treats and limited-time photo ops available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disneyland Resort Treats Guests can find the new Purple Pineapple Shell Macaron, a purple macaron filled with blue pineapple… Read More »‘The Little Mermaid’ Treats and Photo Ops Come to Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Actress Indira Varma returns to the world of “Doctor Who” with a new role in the upcoming season featuring the 15th Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa. The Details Varma will be playing a mysterious character called the Duchess. Not much is known about who she is except… Read More »‘Doctor Who’ Casts Actress Indira Varma For Upcoming Season
If you’re planning to visit Disneyland in the month of June 2023, you’ll want to be aware of three Fantasyland refurbishment closures that will be happening simultaneously. The Details Starting June 5, “Peter Pan’s Flight,” “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride,” and “Alice in Wonderland” at Disneyland… Read More »Three Fantasyland Attractions Scheduled for Refurbishment Closures at Disneyland in June 2023
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World has welcomed a new Duiker baby born earlier this month. The Details This sweet yellow-backed duiker calf has been named Penny, and Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, says she and mom… Read More »New Duiker Baby Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World