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.
Earlier this month, we announced that All Nippon Airways (also known as ANA) was partnering with LucasFilm on a trio of Star Wars-themed airplanes. On September 12, the first of the three, an R2-D2 embellished Dreamliner plane was officially rolled off the Boeing factory line,… Read More »All Nippon Airways Rolls Out R2-D2 Dreamliner Airplane to the Public
A Conversation with Denise Case, Show Director of the Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular Show at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has started its 2015 edition, and it’s already proving to be another big hit for Walt Disney World. On a recent outing… Read More »Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular – Show Director Interview
Just in time for everyone’s Christmas lists, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron will be available on 3D Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital on Demand on October 2. It just became available on Digital 3D, Digital HD and Disney Moves Anywhere on September 8. The even… Read More »Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron Arrives on 3D Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray and DVD October 2, 2015
IMAX Corporation has announced an April 29, 2016 theatrical release date for their co-production with Disney, A Beautiful Planet. This IMAX 3D cinematic space adventure from acclaimed filmmaker Toni Myers, is a breathtaking portrait from space. This provides the audience with a unique perspective on… Read More »IMAX and Disney Set ‘A Beautiful Planet’ 3D Documentary for April 2016 Release
Disney has announced it is bringing all things Minnie Mouse-inspired to Instagram with the launch of @MinnieStyle, the first time a Disney character is getting their own dedicated Instagram account. @MinnieStyle will showcase Minnie-inspired looks from the global fashion community, every day fashion inspiration, couture… Read More »Disney launches official Minnie Mouse-inspired Instagram to Coincide with NY and London Fashion Weeks
Just in time for your holiday dollars, LucasFilm and Funko have joined together for a Star Wars collector’s box subscription service called Smuggler’s Bounty. Like Funko’s previous collaboration with Marvel, this subscription box will ship every two months, and feature exclusive Star Wars-themed Funko collectibles… Read More »LucasFilm and Funko Pair Up For Star Wars Collector’s Box Subscription Service
ANA, Japan’s largest airline, has partnered with Walt Disney Company on a partnership that will produce Star Wars-branded planes, and the first of the planes is set to roll off the Boeing production line this weekend. ANA plans to live-stream the roll-out of its new… Read More »ANA Airlines Will Stream Roll-Out of New R2-D2 Dreamliner from Boeing on September 12
In honor of the upcoming Force Friday event, Twitter has installed custom emojis just for Star Wars fans. Anytime you use the hashtag #ForceFriday, a little X-Wing emoji will be added to the hashtag. Use the hashtag #TheForceAwakens, and a tiny stormtrooper helmet emoji is… Read More »Star Wars Gets Custom Twitter Emojis for #ForceFriday on Twitter