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+ and Lucasfilm have announced that the second volume of the animated anthology series, “Star Wars: Visions,” will premiere May 4, 2023, a.k.a. “Star Wars Day.” Volume 2 Volume 2 will feature nine new shorts from nine studios from around the globe. These shorts will… Read More »‘Star Wars: Visions’ Returns with Volume 2 on Disney+ May 4, 2023
Earl of Sandwich has made its return to the Downtown Disney District and the Disneyland Resort, setting up temporarily until its permanent home is completed. The Menu The fan-favorite restaurant serves a menu of hand-crafted hot sandwiches, salads, breakfast dishes, baked goods and more. Guests… Read More »Earl of Sandwich Returns to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland
Walt Disney World is doing something special for Valentine’s Day 2023 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios by bringing in some new characters to do appearances and meet-and-greets, and it looks like some may stay longer. The Characters As you roam Disney’s Hollywood Studios, keep an eye… Read More »New Characters Popping Up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Walt Disney World has just announced the lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which runs March 1 through July 5, 2023. This year, national and international headliners will take the stage Friday through Monday, and… Read More »Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup Announced for 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
After smashing the box office during the holiday season, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” debuts on Disney+ today, February 1, 2023, and several behind-the-scenes featurettes have been released in honor of that. The Featurettes If you didn’t see “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in theaters,… Read More »New Featurettes Released in Honor of the Debut of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on Disney+
Disney “Mickey and Friends” Happy Meal toys are now available at McDonald’s, though they are different from the usual offerings. The Details A teaser image has been up on McDonald’s Happy Meals site for several days regarding the new Disney collaboration, but the company has… Read More »Disney Mickey and Friends Happy Meal Toys Now at McDonald’s
Cindy Williams, who is best known as Shirley Feeney in the smash series, “Laverne & Shirley,” has passed away at age 75, after a brief illness. Her Early Years Cynthia Jane Williams was born in Van Nuys, California, on Aug. 22, 1947, the oldest of… Read More »‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Cindy Williams Passes at 75
Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a new table service restaurant, will be opening soon at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we have a first look at a menu. The Details Located inside the park’s Toy Story Land, Roundup Rodeo BBQ is set amongst Andy’s toys, where Guests can… Read More »Roundup Rodeo BBQ to Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios March 23, 2023