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.
Normally we only do one round-up a month of Disney Springs foodie news, but this month there is so much news we just can’t wait for May. There are plenty of seasonal cocktails, along with some new menu items, so let’s dig in: Enzo’s Hideaway… Read More »Disney Springs Foodie News for April 2023 Part 2: Jaleo, Pizza Ponte, Polite Pig, and More
I recently attended MegaCon Orlando, which is one of the Southeast’s biggest fan conventions, and encountered a bevy of Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel guests, as well as some great Disney-related cosplay. Guests Celebrity guests whose panels I managed to catch included Jodi Benson (The… Read More »MegaCon Orlando 2023: Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel Guests, Cosplay, and More
Disneyland After Dark will bring the first-ever Pride Nite event to two unforgettable evenings at Disneyland Resort during Pride Month in June 2023. About Disneyland After Dark Disneyland After Dark is an after-hours separately ticketed party at the park that runs from 9pm to 1am,… Read More »‘Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite’ Events to Take Place During Pride Month in June 2023
D23 will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the animated film Mulan with a special event for members called “Mulan: A 25th Anniversary Outdoor Screening” in May 2023. The Details In partnership with LA’s Street Food Cinema, D23 will host a special screening of Disney’s animated… Read More »D23 to Host ‘Mulan: A 25th Anniversary Outdoor Screening’ in May 2023
TIME magazine has revealed the 2023 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger not only made the list, but is on one of four covers for the issue. The Cover There… Read More »TIME Magazine Names Disney CEO Bob Iger to 2023 ‘TIME100’ List
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is the biggest annual festival at Walt Disney World, and the dates have just been announced for guests to enjoy the food, wine, music, and more. The 2023 edition of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented… Read More »Walt Disney World Announces EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates for 2023
Disneyland Paris celebrates its 31st anniversary today, but it’s just the beginning of the its 30th Anniversary Grand Finale celebration. The Grand Finale You only turn 30 once, so Disneyland Paris is extending its 30th Anniversary celebrations through September 30, 2023 with the kick off… Read More »Disneyland Paris Turns 31 Today and Kicks Off the 30th Anniversary Grand Finale
Fans of Splash Mountain have a little over one month to enjoy the attraction at Disneyland Resort, as it is set to close permanently in May 2023. Saying Goodbye It’s official…Splash Mountain at Disneyland will take its final plunge on May 30, 2023. The attraction… Read More »‘Splash Mountain’ to Close at Disneyland May 2023