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.
Yesterday was a big day for the awards season, as both the BAFTAs and the Critic’s Choice Awards were held to recognize the best in film and television. Disney scored wins at both ceremonies. First, let’s look at the BAFTA results… The EE British Academy… Read More »“West Side Story,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and More Win at BAFTA and Critic’s Choice Awards
Whether you’re Irish, or just enjoy a good celebration, there are plenty of ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day at Walt Disney World. From sweet or savory food items, to a full blown Irish party, you’ll find it this year across the resorts and Disney… Read More »2022 St. Patrick’s Day Treats and Celebrations at Walt Disney World
The 49th Annual Annie Awards were held last night, and “Encanto,” Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” and Marvel’s “What If…?” won awards for Disney. The awards are presented by The International Animated Film Society – Hollywood branch (ASIFA-Hollywood), and recognize the… Read More »‘Encanto,”Shang-Chi,”What If…?’ Win 2022 Annie Awards
Disney has announced that The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers will be opening at the Boardwalk at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas at Walt Disney World in 2023. The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers will be a new table service restaurant and bakery… Read More »The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers To Open at Disney’s Boardwalk in 2023
In reaction to a surge in coronavirus cases in Shanghai and surrounding areas of China, Shanghai Disney theme park has announced new partial restrictions that will take effect starting today, March 12, 2022. On Saturday, March 11, Chinese authorities announced that a total of 1,649… Read More »Shanghai Disney Initiates New Pandemic Rules Starting March 12, 2022
Another day, another memo from Disney CEO Bob Chapek as he attempts to course correct the company’s response to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, aka the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. In this latest statement, Chapek says, “Speaking to you, reading your messages, and meeting… Read More »Disney CEO Bob Chapek Issues New Statement on Disney’s Support For The LGBTQ+ Community
Yes, more news from Walt Disney Imagineering today, but you’ll like this one: they’re giving an update on the “TRON Lightcycle / Run” attraction being installed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The Walt Disney Imagineering project team will soon celebrate a significant milestone as… Read More »Walt Disney Imagineering Offers ‘TRON’ Coaster Update from Magic Kingdom
Yesterday, Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley posted the news that “Walt Disney Imagineering presents the EPCOT Experience” will be closing for good on March 14, 2022. The multimedia attraction has been open since 2019, and has offered over two million guests an immersive look at the… Read More »‘EPCOT Experience’ to Close at Walt Disney World March 14, 2022