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.
Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort from April 26-August 4, 2024, and the culinary teams have been hard at work creating Pixar-themed dishes for guests to enjoy. All across the resort you’ll be met with celebratory bites and sips inspired by some of your favorite… Read More »Foodie Guide to Pixar Fest 2024 at Disneyland Resort
Fans of The Beatles are in for a rare treat as director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film about The Beatles, “Let It Be,” will launch exclusively on Disney+ in May 2024. The Details First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup,… Read More »The Beatles’ 1970 Film ‘Let It Be’ to Air on Disney+ in May 2024
Disney has released a first look at “Smellephants on Parade,” a new family-friendly “search and sniff” interactive experience that is coming to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The Details First announced in July 2023, “Smellephants on Parade,” is sponsored by Scentsy, the Official Home… Read More »First Look at ‘Smellephants on Parade’ at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
On April 18, 2024, The MICHELIN Guide held its Florida awards, recognizing excellence in dining in Orlando, Tampa, and Miami, and Walt Disney World’s Victoria & Albert’s restaurant was recognized twice during the ceremony. One Star Victoria & Albert’s was awarded a MICHELIN Star, recognizing… Read More »Walt Disney World’s Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant Recognized Twice at 2024 The MICHELIN Guide Florida Awards
Disneynature will debut its newest film, “Tiger,” narrated by actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, on Disney+ on Earth Day, April 22, 2024. The Details In the film, viewers are invited to journey alongside Ambar, a young tigress raising her cubs in the fabled forests of India.… Read More »Disneynature’s ‘Tiger’ Featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Debut on Disney+ Apri 22, 2024
As part of Disney’s ourHOME promotional campaign, Disney+ and National Geographic are partnering together for the ourHOME Sweepstakes open exclusively for Disney+ Subscribers. The Details Ever dreamed of interacting with giant tortoises, snorkeling crystal-clear waters, or learning how to photograph unique wildlife from a National… Read More »Disney+ and National Geographic Launch ourHOME Sweepstakes Exclusively for Disney+ Subscribers
Dan Goozee, a former Walt Disney Imagineering theme park consultant, passed away on April 7, 2024, at age 80. Born in 1943 in Astoria, Oregon, he later graduated from the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena in 1965. Within a year, he was working in… Read More »Walt Disney Imagineering and Movie Poster Artist Dan Goozee Dies at 80
After a late night, full of many commenters, the Anaheim City Council voted to approve a measure for DisneylandForward, a massive $1.9 billion expansion proposal by Disney. The Details The Anaheim City Council approved the plan in a 7-0 vote as part of a meeting… Read More »DisneylandForward Receives First Approval from Anaheim City Council