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.
Calling users of all levels…D23 has just announced it will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of “TRON” with a party at San Diego Comic-Con. “D23 Derezzed – A TRON 40th Dance Party” will take place opening night of the legendary fan convention, Thursday, July 21,… Read More »D23 To Host ‘TRON’ 40th Anniversary Party at San Diego Comic-Con
Walt Disney World has announced that buffet dining is returning to Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios later this summer. The buffet will return to the restaurant August 28, with character dining and new menu items. Breakfast Character Dining Disney Junior Play n’ Dine… Read More »Buffet Dining Returning to Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
In honor of World Music Day, Disney+ in the U.S. and Canada will livestream “Harmonious Live!” from EPCOT. This special performance of “Harmonious” will take place on Tuesday, June 21, at 6pm PT / 9pm ET. And it will be a very special broadcast as… Read More »Disney Parks to Stream ‘Harmonious Live!’ on Disney+
The highly anticipated “TRON Lightcycle Run” is getting closer to opening, and this weekend, Walt Disney Imagineering reached a new milestone in the build. They have just begun testing the canopy show lighting at the attraction. This curved canopy serves as the “Upload Conduit to… Read More »‘TRON Lightcycle Run’ Hits New Milestone at Magic Kingdom
Restrictions are being loosened in China again, and word comes that Shanghai Disney will partially reopen to guests on June 16, 2022. At this time, the resort’s theme park, Shanghai Disneyland, and the resort’s Toy Story Hotel, will continue to remain temporarily closed until further… Read More »Shanghai Disney To Partially Reopen June 16, 2022
Halloween is an exciting time to visit Disneyland, and the park has released the details for this year’s “Oogie Boogie Bash.” The “Oogie Boogie Bash” is a separately ticketed nighttime event that includes after-hours park access to treat trails, photo opportunities, entertainment, attractions, spooky fun… Read More »Disneyland 2022 ‘Oogie Boogie Bash’ Details Revealed
“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
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