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.
Throughout the day yesterday (Nov. 9), Walt Disney World closed in stages in preparation for Hurricane Nicole to arrive, and today, it will reopen in phases, as well. Don’t expect the normal early morning rope drops, but Guests will still get to enjoy some time… Read More »Walt Disney World To Reopen in Phases Today Following Hurricane Nicole
Keeping it in the Disney family, Lin-Manuel Miranda has joined the cast of the upcoming Disney+ series, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” The Details Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is a fan of the “Percy Jackson” books along with his son, will play the god Hermes. Per… Read More »Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins Cast of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Disney+ Series
The Walt Disney Company yesterday reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year which ended October 1, 2022, during an investors call. “2022 was a strong year for Disney, with some of our best storytelling yet, record results at our Parks, Experiences and Products… Read More »The Walt Disney Company Announces Q4/Fiscal Year 2022 Earnings
As tropical storm Nicole makes its way to Central Florida this week, Walt Disney World is being proactive and announcing a few closures ahead of time. Afternoon Update (Nov. 9) Walt Disney World has just made the big decision to close its parks early today:… Read More »Walt Disney World Announce Closures for Tropical Storm Nicole (UPDATED Nov. 9 PM)
Disney+ has announced the cast for “The Acolyte,” an upcoming Star Wars original series from Lucasfilm, which is currently in production in the UK. The Cast Joining the previously announced Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, and Jodie Turner-Smith are: Carrie-Anne Moss (“The Matrix”) Dafne… Read More »Disney+ Reveals Cast For Upcoming ‘The Acolyte’ Star Wars Series
The cast of Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series “Agatha: Coven Of Chaos” has grown by five, and we have all the details on the new additions. Aubrey Plaza Actress Aubrey Plaza has been cast in an undisclosed role, but sources say she may be playing the… Read More »Marvel Adds Five to Cast of ‘Agatha: Coven Of Chaos’ Series on Disney+
“Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” kicks off on November 8, 2022, and one of the highlights of attending is all of the holiday food and beverages created for the event. The culinary teams have created plenty of new delights to enjoy this year, like the… Read More »A Foodie Guide to ‘Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party’ 2022 at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is normally a popular Thanksgiving Weekend destination, but it will be a bit busier with the return of the ESPN Events Invitational tournament to the ESPN Wide World of Sports. About the Event The ESPN Events Invitational is an annual early season… Read More »ESPN Events Invitational Returns To Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Weekend