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 has said that Disneyland will be the center of its upcoming “Disney 100 Years of Wonder” celebration, and now we learn admission prices at Disneyland have increased in anticipation. The New Pricing System After recently reopening its Magic Key program with an increase in… Read More »Disneyland Raises Admission Prices and Reopens Reservations
Disney Legend and actress Dame Angela Lansbury has passed away at age 96. According to a statement from her family, she died early this morning in her sleep at her home in Los Angeles. Her Beginnings She was born Angela Brigid Lansbury on October 16,… Read More »Disney Legend Dame Angela Lansbury Passes at 96
Disney is once again shaking up its Genie+ service by switching to variable pricing at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. What is Variable Pricing? Since Genie+ launched last fall, the service cost a set price of $15 at Walt Disney World and $20 at… Read More »Disney Parks Implements Variable Pricing for Genie+ at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Earlier this year, a new car locator feature became available to those using the My Disney Experience app at Walt Disney World, and now Disneyland Guests have it, too. What Is It? Car locator is a complimentary feature, sponsored by State Farm, that uses location… Read More »Car Locator Feature Now Available in Disneyland App
Just like everyone else, celebrities love to visit the Disney parks and two most recent visits were actresses Millie Bobby Brown and Eva Longoria. Millie Bobby Brown Actress Millie Bobby Brown, best known for her roles in the “Stranger Things” series and “Enola Holmes” films,… Read More »Celebrity Spotting at Disney Parks: Millie Bobby Brown and Eva Longoria
This weekend, during a Marvel panel at New York Comic Con 22 (NYCC220), Marvel and Disney Branded Television announced the new animated series “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” has received a season two renewal ahead of the first season’s debut. More News About the… Read More »‘Marvel’s Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur’ Announces Season 2 Renewal at NYCC22
The Springbok herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge welcomed a new arrival last week, and the baby is being well cared for. About Springboks The springbok is a medium-sized antelope found mainly in south and southwest Africa, and is the national animal of the country… Read More »Springbok Baby Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World
The German news agency NDR reports that Disney Cruise Line has a deal to buy the unfinished mega cruise ship Global Dream. No official confirmation has been made yet. About the Ship The Global Dream was originally commissioned by Genting Hong Kong, to be used… Read More »Disney Cruise Line Might Be Adding New Ship to Fleet