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Michelle Snow

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.

Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Chip ‘n’ Dale

Returning Character Experiences Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Sept.

Walt Disney World has announced more character experiences are returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting September 4, 2022. Here are the characters and where you’ll find them: Dino-mite! What’s cuter than seeing your favorite characters dressed up in outfits and costumes? Well Disney says Donald… Read More »Returning Character Experiences Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Sept.

Disneyland

Disneyland to Unveil New Artificial Turf at Entrance and More Today

Disneyland has been replacing the grass around the park with artificial turf to be more eco-friendly, and today, September 2, it will unveil new turf at two prominent locations. Where Are The Locations? According to The Orange County Register, new artificial turf around the Mickey… Read More »Disneyland to Unveil New Artificial Turf at Entrance and More Today

Second Harvest Culinary Training Program with Chef Mickey

Disney Surprises Local Community Food Banks in Anaheim and Orlando with Huge Donations

The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) has a big philanthropic presence, and this week Disneyland and Walt Disney World announced significant donations to local community food banks to support families in need. Disneyland Resort This week Disneyland Resort announced a donation of $5,000 to the Community… Read More »Disney Surprises Local Community Food Banks in Anaheim and Orlando with Huge Donations

Disney Hits Podcast

Disney Music Group Launches New ‘Disney Hits Podcast’ Series

Disney Music Group, in association with Popcult, will debut its new “Disney Hits Podcast” series on September 1, 2022. Learn About Disney Hit Songs Hosted by actor and Disney music fan, Laya DeLeon Hayes (“Doc McStuffins,” “The Equalizer” series), each episode takes listeners on a… Read More »Disney Music Group Launches New ‘Disney Hits Podcast’ Series

Disney Legend Ron Logan

Disney Legend Ron Logan Has Passed Away at 84

Ron Logan, who was responsible for revolutionizing live entertainment for The Walt Disney Company, died Tuesday, August 30, in Orlando, Florida. He was 84 years old. From a starting point of simple marching bands and costumed characters, Logan delighted Disney Guests with spectacles, fireworks, music… Read More »Disney Legend Ron Logan Has Passed Away at 84

Ralph Eggleston

Disney/Pixar Animator Ralph Eggleston Passes Away at 56

Animator Ralph Eggleston, who enjoyed a long award-winning career with Disney and Pixar, passed away on Sunday of pancreatic cancer at his home. He was 56. His Disney and Pixar Careers Eggleston first started with Disney in the 1990s, working on animated films such as… Read More »Disney/Pixar Animator Ralph Eggleston Passes Away at 56