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 Parks has just announced that runDisney marathons will be returning to west coast in 2024, starting with the fan-favorite “Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend.” The Details The “Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend” will take place January 11-14, 2024, in Anaheim, Ca. The weekend will include three… Read More »runDisney Marathons Return to Disneyland in 2024
2023 marks the 17th anniversary of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and it has a lot of experiences planned for the New Year, from participating in the company-wide “100 Years of Wonder” to the opening of Disney’s first ever “World of Frozen.” Ready to see what… Read More »Hong Kong Disneyland Announces New Surprises in 2023 Including Disney’s first ‘World of Frozen’
Shanghai Disney Resort is welcoming Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Donald Duck for new experiences in 2023, and we have all the details for you. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit 2023 in the Chinese Zodiac is the Year of the Rabbit, so who better to be… Read More »Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Donald’s Dine ‘n Delights Coming to Shanghai Disney Resort in 2023
A pilot order has been given by Disney+ for “Witch Mountain,” a new series based on the popular 1968 novel, “Escape to Witch Mountain” by Alexander Key, which spawned a series of films from 1975 to 2009. The Details The Disney+ series is described as… Read More »Disney+ Orders Pilot for ‘Witch Mountain’ Series Based on Popular Disney Films
Disney Springs always has a lot to offer a foodie visiting Walt Disney World, and whether you prefer sweet or savory, and we have a bunch of news to share to kick off the new year. January 2023 brings Disney Springs foodie news of special… Read More »Disney Springs Foodie News Roundup for Jan. 2023: Gideon’s, Morimoto Asia, Wine Bar George, and More
As a final burst of Disney synergy for 2022, the New Year’s Eve broadcast of ABC’s “Good Morning America” aired a video update on “The Journey of Water Inspired by Moana” that will be opening at EPCOT in late 2023. GMA at WDW In the… Read More »ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ Airs Video Update of ‘The Journey of Water Inspired by Moana’ Opening at EPCOT in 2023
As a result of months of bad behavior in the parks, Disney Parks has added new a Courtesy section to the rules posted for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. New Rules The courtesy rules were first spotted on the Walt Disney World website and… Read More »Disney Parks Adds New Courtesy Section to Guest Rules Posted on Disneyland and Walt Disney World Websites/Apps
Barbara Walters, trailblazing journalist and Disney Legend, has passed away on December 30, 2022, at age 93. Her Early Years Barbara Jill Walters was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 25, 1929, to Dena and Lou Walters. She earned a B.A. in English from Sarah… Read More »Trailblazing Journalist Barbara Walters Passes at 93