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.
Among the many quick tidbits of news dropped at Destination D23 was the reveal of a new statue of Walt Disney that soon will have a home at EPCOT. As part of the historic transformation of EPCOT, there will be a new location near Spaceship… Read More »New Walt Disney Statue to Be Placed at EPCOT
“Encanto,” the 60th film by Walt Disney Animation, managed to snag the top spot on the holiday weekend box office with $40.3 million over the 5 days. According to Box Office Mojo, the film played in 3,980 theaters in the U.S. opening weekend. With the… Read More »‘Encanto’ Takes Top Box Office Opening Weekend With Strong Competition
So much big news came out of Destination D23, but I didn’t want to miss sharing with you this little nugget of news: During his keynote opening speech, Josh D’Amaro, Chairperson of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, revealed that a new quick-service restaurant will be… Read More »Disney Reveals New Quick Service Restaurant Coming to EPCOT
This week, Disney Cruise Line unveiled new details about two brand-new theatrical productions coming to its newest ship, Disney Wish. Fans of Ariel and her friends will definitely want to check out “Disney The Little Mermaid,” which will be an original Broadway-style stage adaptation of… Read More »Disney Cruise Line Reveals Details on Two New Live Shows Coming to Disney Wish
It’s that time of the year again, as Disney and ABC team up for “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” which will air Sunday, November 28, 2021. Siblings Derek Hough and Julianne Hough will host this year’s event with actress Ariana DeBose. The… Read More »ABC to Air “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” Nov. 28, 2021
Disneyland has announced this holiday weekend that a second of its four categories of new Magic Key annual passes are now sold out. Only the two most heavily restricted types of passes are still available, and one of those remaining types is for Southern California… Read More »Top Two Tiers of Magic Key Passes Now Sold Out at Disneyland
It may have seemed like Disney+ threw so much great programming on the November schedule for it’s second anniversary, but the streamer has saved some great stuff for December. First off, Walt Disney Animation’s 60th feature, “Encanto,” will debut for home viewing on Christmas Eve,… Read More »Everything Coming to Disney+ in December 2021
As part of its commitment to help create healthier generations, The Walt Disney Company has made a contribution to Feeding America® this Thanksgiving, to support efforts to source more produce, and increase the number of nutritious meals provided to children and families who need it… Read More »Disney Contributions Help Feeding America Provide Produce for Families in Need