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.
With “Iron Man” celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Marvel Studios’ president Kevin Feige and director Jon Favreau recently sat down together to discuss making “Iron Man,” the film that would launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Conversation In a wide ranging conversation about… Read More »Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige and Jon Favreau Celebrate 15th Anniversary of ‘Iron Man’
Disney Parks is celebrating the release of “The Little Mermaid” this weekend with tasty treats and limited-time photo ops available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disneyland Resort Treats Guests can find the new Purple Pineapple Shell Macaron, a purple macaron filled with blue pineapple… Read More »‘The Little Mermaid’ Treats and Photo Ops Come to Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Actress Indira Varma returns to the world of “Doctor Who” with a new role in the upcoming season featuring the 15th Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa. The Details Varma will be playing a mysterious character called the Duchess. Not much is known about who she is except… Read More »‘Doctor Who’ Casts Actress Indira Varma For Upcoming Season
If you’re planning to visit Disneyland in the month of June 2023, you’ll want to be aware of three Fantasyland refurbishment closures that will be happening simultaneously. The Details Starting June 5, “Peter Pan’s Flight,” “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride,” and “Alice in Wonderland” at Disneyland… Read More »Three Fantasyland Attractions Scheduled for Refurbishment Closures at Disneyland in June 2023
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World has welcomed a new Duiker baby born earlier this month. The Details This sweet yellow-backed duiker calf has been named Penny, and Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, says she and mom… Read More »New Duiker Baby Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World
The transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel to Pixar Place Hotel is underway, and we’ve gotten a first look at new artist concept renderings and details for the revamped hotel. The Lobby Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel continues to welcome guests during this transition into the… Read More »Disney Releases New Details For Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort
To commemorate The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary, Walt Disney Japan Co., Ltd. will hold the “Disney 100 Film Festival” nationwide in October 2023. The Details As Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary worldwide, its Japan subsidiary will pick 8 films from the Disney Animation catalog… Read More »Disney to Host “Disney 100 Film Festival” at 100 Japanese Movie Theaters in October 2023
The legendary entertainment icon Tina Turner, known as the Queen of Rock’n Roll, died today (May 24, 2023) after a long illness at her home in Switzerland. She was 83. Her Disney Connections The singer-songwriter contributed several songs to various Disney film soundtracks over the… Read More »Entertainment Icon Tina Turner Passes at 83