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.
Disneyland will celebrate its 68th Anniversary on Monday, July 17, 2023, and it will offer a special anniversary donut for guests to enjoy. The Details Disneyland’s Anniversary Donut is a vanilla iced donut filled with cherry compote, topped with whipped topping and chocolate sandwich cookie… Read More »Disneyland 68th Anniversary Donut On Sale July 15-17, 2023
Disney Treasure, sister ship to the Disney Wish, is currently being built, and Disney Cruise Line has released new photos showing the ship’s progress. Building the Ship The Disney Treasure’s story began with the start of construction in January of 2023 and, so far, we’ve… Read More »Disney Cruise Line Releases New Images Showing Progress on Disney Treasure
Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer, two services offering visitors rides between the Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World, have announced they are merging into one service that will be called Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine. The Details Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer… Read More »Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer Merge To Offer Rides Between Orlando Airport and Walt Disney World
To celebrate the upcoming release of “Haunted Mansion” on July 28, Disneyland’s culinary team has whipped up some limited time treats that will be available starting today (July 14, 2023). The Menu Here are the film-inspired food and beverages that will be offered, and where… Read More »‘Haunted Mansion’ Inspired Treats to Appear at Disneyland for Limited Time
Following the news that Disney CEO Bob Iger would be extending his contract another two years, he appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” news show to talk about several issues pertaining to The Walt Disney Company. In a lengthy sit-down with CNBC’s David Faber from the… Read More »Bob Iger Talks Disney with CNBC’s David Faber Today
Disneyland, the theme park that started it all, has announced it will celebrate its 68th Anniversary on Monday, July 17, 2023, with a special celebratory cavalcade down Main Street U.S.A. The Details The event will take place inside Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort, and will… Read More »Disneyland Park to Celebrate 68th Anniversary with Special Cavalcade on July 17
New to Walt Disney World’s holiday line-up is the new “Disney Jollywood Nights” separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and D23 is offering its gold members a lounge and reserved viewing Area on two nights. The Details On November 27 and 29, 2023, D23… Read More »D23 to Host Gold Member Lounge + Reserved Viewing Area at ‘Disney Jollywood Nights’ on Two Nights
Nominations were announced this morning (July 12, 2023) for the 75th Primetime Emmy® Awards, and Disney Entertainment received 163 nominations across its content brands and studios. These include ABC, ABC News Studios, Disney Branded Television, Disney+, Disney Television Studios (20th Television Animation, 20th Television, and… Read More »Disney Entertainment Earns 163 Nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards