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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.

Disney Announces 'Moana' Live-Action Reimagining With Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson Announces Disney Live-Action ‘Moana’ Film

Dwayne Johnson appeared in a pre-recorded message from Hawaii as part of Disney’s earnings call today (April 3, 2023) with CEO Bob Iger to announce that a live-action reimagining of Moana is currently in pre-production. The Details Dwayne Johnson, who voiced demigod Maui in the… Read More »Dwayne Johnson Announces Disney Live-Action ‘Moana’ Film

Philip Gennotte at Keel Laying Ceremony for Disney Treasure

Disney Cruise Line Holds Keel Laying Ceremony for Disney Treasure

The Disney Cruise Line recently held a keel laying ceremony, a time-honored maritime tradition, for the Disney Treasure at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The Ceremony Philip Gennotte, portfolio project management executive, Walt Disney Imagineering Germany, took part in the ceremony, where a newly… Read More »Disney Cruise Line Holds Keel Laying Ceremony for Disney Treasure

California Grill - Chef de Cuisine Matthew Birch with pizza

Walt Disney World’s California Grill Debuts New Prix Fixe Menu

As Walt Disney World winds down its 50th anniversary celebrations, the California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort ends its special 50th menu and debuts a new 3-course prix fixe menu for guests to enjoy. The Menu Chef de Cuisine Matthew Birch and his culinary team… Read More »Walt Disney World’s California Grill Debuts New Prix Fixe Menu

Narcoosee's

Narcoossee’s at Walt Disney World Reopens After Revamp

Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa officially reopens on April 1 (today) after a lengthy closure that gave the interior and menu a noticeable revamp. The Menu This guest-favorite fine dining location is known for its flavorful seafood dishes, and Chef Noah Estabrook… Read More »Narcoossee’s at Walt Disney World Reopens After Revamp

Earth Month 2023

How The Walt Disney Company Plans to Celebrate Earth Month 2023

April is considered Earth Month, a celebration of environmental awareness and actions, and The Walt Disney Company, through its Disney Planet Possible initiative, will be honoring Earth Month 2023 in the parks and via its streaming media. Walt Disney World Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park… Read More »How The Walt Disney Company Plans to Celebrate Earth Month 2023