Michelle Valladolid
Shelly Valladolid, aka Fab, has been writing about Disney and theme parks for about two decades. She has written for various fan and pop culture sites, Disney Magazine and OCRegister.com and participated in several books, including Passporter's Disneyland and Southern California and Disney World Dreams. She was co-founder and president of the Orlando, Florida chapter of the NFFC (now Disneyana Fan Club). She taught a class on theme park history at a Southern California University. She is creator and co-owner of Jim Hill Media, one of the creators of MousePlanet and was a consultant on MSNBC, The Motley Fool and others about Disney and various media matters. She was a Heel wrestling manager on TV and a voice artist on the radio in Honolulu, HI, where she grew up. She has a blog and a podcast with her daughter, Mission:Breakout Obsessive Alice Hill. She and her husband, MiceChat columnist Noe Valladolid, live in Southern California with Alice.
Jim Hill and I have a running joke on our podcast, "It's all about the food", even when we're talking about an entirely unrelated...
In the happy blur between now and the D23 Expo, I'd like to discuss a rumor that has been percolating for nearly a quarter...
Hey, Micechat-eers! I've got a hot rumor from the other guys in Orlando, a quick look at what's coming up in Disney+ and suggested...
She was as bubbly and cheerful as Minnie Mouse herself, so it was only fitting that Russi Taylor took the mantle of Minnie Mouse's...
Welcome to Fab's Five, where we'll discuss five fabulous subjects. Nothing more, nothing less: that's the rule. Today, we'll take a trip to Neverland...
Hot enough for you? It's late July and definitely feels like summer. I'm headed out to Soak City later this week for some respite....
It's Fab Prime Day, and I've got a doozy for you! First we'll take to the Happiest Skies On Earth. We're also going to...
Hello! I took a couple of weeks off so that Dusty and I could address the brouhaha over Disney rumors. Don't worry, we'll keep...
Have you ever wondered what would happen if Mike and Sully from Monsters Inc. got into a scrap with the Sheriff of Nottingham's guards...
Hello, my dears! I've got another Disneyland rumor to jaw about, plus sad news for those who like good merchandise and a chance to...
It's getting hot here in Southern California, and that has me hunkered down in my air conditioned rumor mill. Epcot is in my sights today...
Last time I joined you, we explored the Disneyland Fantasyland Expansion rumors. . . Well, there's a new rumor to explore. And UPDATE at...
In Disney parks on both coasts, there has been no shortage of news and rumors lately. Over in Florida, there's word of a new...
With thousands of extra bodies expected inside Disneyland for Galaxy's Edge, Disney Parks Management has been making more room in the park by widening...
Who doesn't love Chewbacca? Yes, even in the Holiday Special. Peter Mayhew will be best remembered as Chewie in the Star Wars films more...
Disney recently released some info about the Galaxy's Edge openings at Disneyland and Disney World, but another major announcement was overshadowed. Epcot's Wonders of...
Captain Marvel is wowing audiences and saving Hollywood with an estimated $160 million box office win for opening weekend. So, what's it all about...
Need a break from all that Star Wars news? Ready to be jealous beyond all compare? Ok, I've got you covered, let's take a...
Hi! Did you miss me? I missed you! I recently had some medical stuff, but was told I'll be fully recovered in about 4...
If you, like me, love many of the things that Walt Disney Productions created before Michael Eisner came on board in 1984, like The...