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’s official…”Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain” will reopen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this Saturday, April 16, 2022. Walt Disney World temporarily closed the attraction for an annual refurbishment on January 4 of this year, with a projected reopening “mid-April 2022.” This included… Read More »‘Expedition Everest’ To Reopen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom April 16
Well no sooner did I say “Passholder previews will be held soon, too.” in my morning post about the “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” costumes, than Walt Disney World decided to send out emails opening up previews to passholders! Update: looks like all the… Read More »Walt Disney World Announces ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ Passholder Previews
Walt Disney World has released a first look at the costumes Cast Members will be wearing for the upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” attraction. WDW Imagineer Zach Riddley revealed the shirt and hat for the costume on his Instagram, saying “In this experience… Read More »First Look at ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ Cast Member Costumes
Marvel’s upcoming “Ironheart” series on Disney+ now has its director…or directors to be more precise. Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes have been picked to direct the series which tells the story of Riri Williams, a teenage genius inventor and creator of the most advanced suit… Read More »Sam Bailey, Angela Barnes, and Ryan Coogler Attached to Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Series for Disney+
Disney+ has announced they have found their lead actor for the upcoming “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series based on the books by Rick Riordan. Actor Walker Scobell has been cast the new Percy Jackson. He recently starred opposite Ryan Reynolds in the Netflix movie… Read More »Disney+ Casts Lead for ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Series
Though Disneyland Paris kicked off its 30th Anniversary Celebration on March 6, it officially opened its doors to guests on April 12, 1992, making today its true anniversary. It originally opened as Euro Disney, and the lines to get in on opening day were long.… Read More »Disneyland Paris Turns 30 Today!
In a move that should make fans of the “National Treasure” movies happy, Disney+ has announced actor Justin Bartha has joined the cast of the upcoming series based on the films. Bartha will be reprising his role of Riley Poole, a computer whiz who helped… Read More »Justin Bartha Joins Cast of ‘National Treasure’ Series Coming to Disney+
Tokyo Disney Resort is celebrating Easter 2022 with a few themed food items, and the return of its Spring parade, “Usatama on the Run!” For the first time in three years, “Usatama on the Run!” will be held daily at Tokyo Disneyland through June 30.… Read More »Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates Easter With Food and Return of a Popular Spring Parade