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.
After more than a year of waiting, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks have announced that Drawn to Life is scheduled to finally debut on November 18, 2021 at Walt Disney World. The family-friendly show is a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt… Read More »Disney + Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ Will Open at Disney Springs on Nov. 18, 2021
Walt Disney World has announced that Boma – Flavors of Africa restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will reopen to guests on August 20, 2021. The buffet restaurant has been closed since the pandemic shutdown in 2020. Reservations can be made starting Wednesday, August 18.… Read More »Boma – Flavors of Africa to Reopen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug 20, 2021
Word comes today that the NBA Experience at Disney Springs will not reopen at all following last year’s pandemic closure. Two years ago, on August 12, 2019, Walt Disney World hosted the Grand Opening celebration, where then Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger was joined… Read More »NBA Experience is Closed Forever at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World
Disney/20th Century Studios’ Free Guy, starring Ryan Reynolds, has taken top U.S. box office on its opening weekend with more than $28.4 million, and a world-wide total of more than $51 million. Of note, Free Guy was released in theaters only. Unlike previous Disney films… Read More »‘Free Guy’ Tops Weekend Box Office Opening Weekend as Ryan Reynolds Talks Sequel
Actress Emma Stone has been confirmed to star in the upcoming sequel to her hit Disney film “Cruella.” The movie was released in May 2021 to both theaters and Disney+ Premier Access streaming (which is an additional $30 fee), and has earned more than $85… Read More »Emma Stone Confirmed to Star in Cruella Sequel
If you’ve ever wanted to dine in outer space, Walt Disney World has released information on the opening date of the new upscale themed Space 220 restaurant at EPCOT. Look for a mid-September opening for the new fine dining restaurant that will be located adjacent… Read More »Walt Disney World Announces Opening for Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT
Earlier this spring, Disney+ teased us with a brief announcement of an upcoming “Muppets Haunted Mansion” special, and now they’ve given us a first look at the show. According to the streamer, “Muppets Haunted Mansion” takes place on Halloween night, when Gonzo is challenged to… Read More »Disney+ Releases First Images from ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ Halloween Special
I’ve shown you the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Collections of merchandise that will be released for the start of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in previous posts, and here’s a peek at what will be coming soon after. Ever since the announcements about the… Read More »First look at Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary EARidescent and Luxe Logo Merchandise