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.
It was a rough weekend for Pixar’s “Lightyear,” which opened with less than expected numbers to debut at #2 at the U.S. box office. The Box Office Despite positive reviews from both critics (including The Disney Blog) and moviegoers, the film only had a $51… Read More »Pixar’s “Lightyear” Debuts at #2 Opening Weekend
Many guests who attend Cirque du Soleil’s “Drawn to Life” arrive early at Disney Springs for dinner before the show, and now partner restaurants are offering a dining package to make it easier. The “Animated Evening – Drawn to Life Prix Fixe Dining Offer” offers… Read More »‘Drawn to Life’ Dinner Package Available at Disney Springs
Actress and entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein will be making special appearances at Walt Disney World and Disneyland to help promote her new Ewok Ear Headband this week. The Details She will first appear at Star Wars Trading Post on the West Side of Disney Springs, on… Read More »Meet Ashley Eckstein at Walt Disney World and Disneyland This Week
During a special event at the Annecy Festival in France, the rest of the key voice cast of “Strange World” was announced this weekend. The Cast Joining the previously announced Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade are: Dennis Quaid as Jaeger Clade, Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father.… Read More »‘Strange World’ Cast Announced at Annecy Festival
Disney has announced that director Guy Ritchie has been picked to helm a live-action version of the studio’s animated film, “Hercules.” Will Second Time Be a Charm? This will mark the second film that Ritchie has directed for the Disney. He also directed 2019’s live-action… Read More »Guy Ritchie Picked to Direct ‘Hercules’ Live-Action Film for Disney
World travelers Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be returning to Adventurers Outpost at Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting June 19, 2022. The Details The Outpost is located on Discovery Island and features a meet with the iconic Disney couple in their adventurer outfits. Peruse exotic… Read More »Mickey and Minnie Return to Adventurers Outpost at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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