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.
Walt Disney World has opened its heart and bank book to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia by making a donation to Second Harvest of the Big Bend. The Details Second Harvest of the Big Bend helps to provide food to a 16-county service area,… Read More »Walt Disney World Donates to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Due in part to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, and in part to Iger’s new Disney+ strategy of less product, Marvel Studios has changed up its upcoming release schedule of series. The New Dates “Loki” Season 2 is the only series sticking to its current… Read More »Marvel Studios Shakes Up Dates of Upcoming Disney+ Series
Disney Lorcana, the new Disney-themed trading card game, is a hit, but as it goes into wide release at stores like Best Buy today, scalpers are already snapping the cards out of the hands of real fans, leading to a reprint to meet demand. The… Read More »Disney Lorcana Game Goes Into Wide Release But Not Without Hiccups
We’re a little over two months out from the release of Marvel Studios’ newest film, “The Marvels,” but since it’s been a while since we’ve met the three women, Marvel has put together a quick primer. The Video This featurette, titled “Journey to the Marvels,”… Read More »Marvel Studios Releases New ‘The Marvels’ Featurette
To continue Jaleo by José Andrés’ 30th Celebration, Jaleo Disney Springs is hosting an intimate dinner, combining the talents of Jaleo Disney Springs’ Chef Kristoffer Anderson and Jaleo Chicago’s Chef José Dávilla, on September 5, 2023. The Details In 1993, the first Jaleo opened in… Read More »Jaleo Disney Springs Hosting 30th Anniversary Chef Dinner Sept 5
Disney has announced all seven seasons of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” series will begin streaming this Friday, Sept. 1 on Hulu. The Details The fairytale drama has been streaming exclusively on Disney+ since it left Netflix, and now it will also be available to… Read More »‘Once Upon a Time’ Series Comes to Hulu September 1, 2023
Disneyland has announced its “Haunted Mansion” attraction will soon undergo an expansion that will extend the queue and provide a new retail shop, plus new trading cards are coming for Magic Key passholders. The Details In 2024, the additions will build on the story and… Read More »‘Haunted Mansion’ at Disneyland to Get Expanded Queue and New Shop
Get ready to channel your inner Irish as the Great Irish Hooley returns to Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Disney Springs for its 11th year, from September 1-4, 2023. What is a Hooley? Hooley is a Gaelic term for a lively party with… Read More »Great Irish Hooley Returns to Raglan Road at Disney Springs Sept 1-4, 2023