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.
The Critics Choice Association has released the nominations for the TV side of the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards, and Disney received 39 nods for shows on ABC, Disney+, FX, Fox, and Hulu. Emmy-winning ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary” led the nomination pack, nabbing six overall,… Read More »Disney Receives 39 Nods for the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations
Searchlight Picture’s newest story, “Empire of Light,” will get a wide release to theaters starting December 9, 2022, and the film is already stirring up major awards buzz. About the Film Set in and around a faded old cinema in an English coastal town in… Read More »Searchlight Picture’s ‘Empire of Light’ Hits Theaters December 9, 2022
During an event to celebrate Walt Disney’s 121st birthday, it was announced that the Palm Springs Air Museum, in conjunction with Phoenix Air, will restore and recreate the interior of Walt Disney’s plane, the Gulfstream I, to resemble what it looked like when Walt flew… Read More »Disney Announces Restoration of Walt Disney’s Plane to Its 1960s Design
Disneyland Resort has announced that it will be closing both “Indiana Jones Adventure” and “Grizzly River Run” for refurbishment in January 2023. Indiana Jones Adventure Disneyland says that starting January 9, 2023, “Indiana Jones Adventure” will be closed for refurbishment. The attraction originally came about… Read More »Disneyland to Close ‘Indiana Jones Adventure’ and ‘Grizzly River Run’ For Refurbishment in January 2023
When you think of The Walt Disney Company and all that it owns, one needs to remember that it all started with one man, Walt Disney, and today would have been his 121st birthday. His Beginnings On December 5, 1901, Walter Elias Disney, one of… Read More »Happy Birthday Walt Disney!
Disney Springs has a lot to offer a foodie visiting Walt Disney World, whether you prefer sweet or savory, and we have a bunch of news to share. December 2022 brings Disney Springs foodie news of holiday treats, special events, and limited-time menu items, just… Read More »Disney Springs Foodie News Roundup for Dec. 2022: Gideon’s, Homecomin’, The Ganachery, and More
For viewers who can’t get enough Christmas missed connections and romance, or love a good ol’ fashioned wrapping challenge, ABC has just launched a limited-time 24/7 free streaming channel called “Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas Past.” The Channel This limited-time holiday channel is separate from… Read More »ABC Launches Free 24/7 ‘Freeform 25 Days of Christmas Past’ Streaming Channel
The Force will be strong at select NBA games this season as “Star Wars Night” returns to teams around the country. The Details Featuring giveaways, costumed characters, activities, and more, “Star Wars Night” is a special celebration of the galaxy far, far away for all… Read More »‘Star Wars Night’ Returns to the NBA This Season