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.
Tiana’s Palace restaurant at Disneyland received its distinctive external features this week that will help recreate the restaurant from “The Princess and the Frog.” The Details Slated to open later this year, Tiana’s Palace restaurant received its marquee, wheelhouse, and two smokestacks topped with crown-shaped… Read More »Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Receives Crowning Touches at Disneyland
Ghoulish delights are in store for those visiting Walt Disney World in the form of four “Haunted Mansion”-inspired treats. Treats inspired by the movie have already been appearing at Disneyland, and now Walt Disney World has some creations to delight guests. Here is what is… Read More »‘Haunted Mansion’ Inspired Treats to Be Found at Walt Disney World for Limited Time
Walt Disney World revealed new costumes for EPCOT cast members at the upcoming attraction, “Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana,” and it turns out they will also be used for “The Seas with Nemo & Friends.” The Details The shirts are a bright blue, like… Read More »Walt Disney World Reveals New Cast Member Costumes for ‘Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana’
Walt Disney World has dropped a teaser announcement that a new interactive experience will be coming to Magic Kingdom. The Details Not many details have been announced yet, but here’s what we do know: It will be called “Smellephants on Parade,” and it will be… Read More »Walt Disney World Announces New Interactive Experience Coming to Magic Kingdom
The News & Documentary Emmy Award nominations were announced for this year, and The Walt Disney Company has earned 53 nods across its content brands and studios, including ABC News, ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, and National Geographic. The shows with the most nominations for Disney, with… Read More »The Walt Disney Company Earns 53 News & Documentary Emmy Award Nominations
Earlier this spring, Tokyo Disney Resort took its 40th Anniversary mini-parade to participate in two events in Wakayama City and Kobe City in Japan. Wakayama City The first event was the “2023 Wakayama Music Grand March” held in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, on May 5th.… Read More »Tokyo Disney Resort Brings 40th Anniversary Parade to Wakayama City and Kobe City Japan
Fans of caramel treats know that Karamell-Küche at the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT is a must stop when visiting Walt Disney World, and the shop has just rolled out three new tasty creations for guests to try. The Treats When I visit EPCOT, visiting Karamell-Küche… Read More »Karamell-Küche at EPCOT Rolls Out New Treats at Walt Disney World
If you’re cruising on the Disney Dream this summer, Disney Cruise Line is about to make it more fun with the debut of the new “Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party” starting with sailings this week. The Details Disney says Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party is… Read More »Disney Cruise Line to Debut ‘Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party’ on the Disney Dream This Week