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Michelle Snow

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.

Disneyland's Space Mountain at Night

‘Space Mountain’ to Return to Disneyland This July

“Space Mountain” is a fan favorite ride at Disneyland, and it’s set to return to its normal version this summer. See, for “Star Wars Day” on May 4, 2022, “Space Mountain” temporarily became “Hyperspace Mountain” once again. This version of the attraction begins with a… Read More »‘Space Mountain’ to Return to Disneyland This July

Fantasmic! at Disneyland

Disneyland Offering New ‘Fantasmic!’ Dining Packages for Guests

The fan-favorite “Fantasmic!” has returned to Disneyland to delight guests, and now the park is offering several dining packages to go with the show. Guests can choose from two delicious packages at River Belle Terrace, or a package from Hungry Bear Restaurant. River Belle Terrace… Read More »Disneyland Offering New ‘Fantasmic!’ Dining Packages for Guests

“Lightyear” Happy Meal Toys

“Lightyear” Happy Meal Toys Now Available at McDonald’s

“Lightyear” doesn’t hit theaters until June 17, but you can find character toys in Happy Meals at McDonalds now. There are eight toys in total, featuring the characters inside various vehicles. The hard plastic vehicles have moveable parts, and come with stickers to customize the… Read More »“Lightyear” Happy Meal Toys Now Available at McDonald’s

Chris Evans at Pixar Pier

Actor Chris Evans Visits Disneyland This Weekend

Actor Chris Evans, who is voicing the title character in the upcoming Pixar film, “Lightyear,” visited Disney California Adventure this weekend. A Disney fan himself, Evans took time to appear with several of his new Pixar friends at the park’s “Pixar Pier.” Among them? Buzz… Read More »Actor Chris Evans Visits Disneyland This Weekend

Darth Vader

Darth Vader Returns to Disneyland for Limited Time

If you’re at Disneyland in the near future, and feel a disturbance in The Force, it’s because Darth Vader has returned for a limited time. Starting today, Disney says the Sith Lord will be appearing in Tomorrowland for fans to encounter. Why not Galaxy’s Edge?… Read More »Darth Vader Returns to Disneyland for Limited Time

Disney + Cirque du Soleil - Drawn to Life

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ Offers Ticket Discounts

“Drawn to Life,” the new show at Walt Disney World by Cirque du Soleil, is a creative collaboration between Disney and Cirque that has been wowing audiences since its opening last November. Now, for a limited time, Florida Residents, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Walt… Read More »Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ Offers Ticket Discounts

Victoria and Albert's

Victoria and Albert’s to Reopen in July at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is known for its fine dining options, and one more will be returning to the fold when Victoria and Albert’s reopens this summer. This award-winning restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen to guests starting July 28. Reservations can… Read More »Victoria and Albert’s to Reopen in July at Walt Disney World