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.
Whether you’re a fan of “Muppet Babies” or the newer “Muppets Mayhem” series, you’re going to want to check out the new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot featuring Baby Animal that’s now available at the U.S. parks. Where to Find It You’ll find the Muppet Baby… Read More »Disney PhotoPass Offers New Muppet Baby Animal Magic Shot at Walt Disney World and Disneyland
If you’re looking to visit Disneyland for the 2023 spooky season, Halloween event dates have just been announced for the “Oogie Boogie Bash,” “Halloween Time,” and “Plaza de la Familia.” Oogie Boogie Bash The “Oogie Boogie Bash” is a separately ticketed nighttime event that includes… Read More »Dates Announced for 2023 Halloween Events at Disneyland
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, fans gathered in Critter Country inside Disneyland to say their final goodbyes to “Splash Mountain,” which was closing to be transformed into a new attraction, “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.” “Splash Mountain” has been a popular ride since it first opened on… Read More »The Final Goodbye to Disneyland’s “Splash Mountain”
There’s just something about the fried treat known as the churro that just makes visiting Disney Parks that much better, and for National Churro Day 2023, there will be special flavors available starting June 6 at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and even some of the… Read More »Celebrate National Churro Day 2023 on June 6 at Disney Parks Worldwide
The world was first introduced to Indiana Jones with “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and that film will be returning to theaters courtesy of Fathom Events for two nights in June. The Details Enjoy the thrill of seeing “Raiders of the Lost Ark” on the… Read More »“Raiders of the Lost Ark” Returns to U.S. Theaters For Two Nights in June
Planning on visiting Walt Disney World next year? Mark May 31 on your calendar as that’s when tickets, Disney Resort hotel stays, and vacation packages for 2024 open for guests to book. Once bookings open, guests will have the best chance to get your preferred… Read More »Walt Disney World 2024 Bookings Open May 31, 2023
Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” has come in at #1 at the domestic box office for this Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, but it’s not all good news for the film worldwide. Domestic In the U.S., “The Little Mermaid” rang up an estimated $117.5… Read More »“The Little Mermaid” Takes Top Spot Domestically Over Holiday Weekend
Fan-favorite Disneyland attraction Matterhorn Bobsleds will be reopening after a lengthy refurbishment in June 2023, just in time to thrill guests visiting this summer. The Details The Matterhorn Bobsleds, located in Fantasyland, closed for regular refurbishment on April 17, 2023. The great news is that… Read More »Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park To Reopen in June 2023