AUTHOR: Tom Bell

Tom is the former host/producer of the Disneyland Edition podcast and is currently the co-host of the Connecting With Walt podcast, plus is also providing Disneyland content from the parks. He enjoys traveling with friends and spending time with family, including his son and grandson. In his spare time he volunteers with Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts, and helped found his son's former Cub Scout Pack. His favorite Disneyland attraction is Space Mountain.

Is There a Future for Avatar at Disney California Adventure?

By Tom Bell | Published August 31, 2026

With the dust finally settled on this year’s D23 Expo, I wanted to circle back on what the lack of any concrete information at the recent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event says about the Avatar project announced for Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Is it good news, bad news, or simply no … Is There a Future for Avatar at Disney California Adventure?

Disney Announces That Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park Will Be Reimagined

By Tom Bell | Published August 16, 2026

Tonight at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Chairman of Disney Experiences Thomas Mazloum revealed that Imagineers have begun working on an all new Tomorrowland for Disneyland Park. Mazloum said that the update will honor the legacy of the original, while reimagining for the next generation of fans, including new experiences and more open spaces. … Disney Announces That Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park Will Be Reimagined

Disney Shares New Details for Coco Attraction at Disney California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published August 16, 2026

Tonight at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, host Neil Patrick Harris, along with Imagineers Ali Rubenstein and Emily O’Brien, shared more information about the Disney-Pixar Coco attraction coming to Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The new boat ride in which guests will join Miguel on a trip to the Land of the … Disney Shares New Details for Coco Attraction at Disney California Adventure

Disney Announces 2028 Opening for Avengers Campus Expansion at Disney California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published August 15, 2026 | Updated August 16, 2026

Tonight at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney fan John Stamos, along with Imagineer Brent Strong and Marvel Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige, shared an update to the Avengers Campus expansion coming to Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort and confirmed that both attractions will open in 2028. First announced at the 2022 … Disney Announces 2028 Opening for Avengers Campus Expansion at Disney California Adventure

Fan Favorite Entertainment Returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2027

By Tom Bell | Published August 15, 2026 | Updated August 16, 2026

Tonight at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, host Neil Patrick Harris revealed that three favorite entertainment offerings will be returning to the Disneyland Resort next year. Beginning in February 2027, a refreshed version of the nighttime spectacular created for Disneyland Park’s 50th birthday, Remember…Dreams Come True, will once again take to the skies over … Fan Favorite Entertainment Returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2027

5 Unlikely Disneyland Resort Announcements at the D23 Expo

By Tom Bell | Published August 6, 2026

At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (D23 Expo), Disneyland Resort fans already expect to see information about Avengers Campus, the upcoming Coco attraction, and the proposed Avatar land. I like to think outside the box and have come up with a list of unexpected things that I would like to see discussed or announced … 5 Unlikely Disneyland Resort Announcements at the D23 Expo

Does Disneyland Park Still Need a Tomorrowland?

By Tom Bell | Published July 17, 2026

On a recent episode of the Connecting with Walt podcast, host Michael Bowling and I discussed the problems with Disneyland’s many versions of Tomorrowland and even came up with a few of our own ideas for updates to the troubled land. The discussion got me thinking that maybe there really isn’t a solution for Tomorrowland … Does Disneyland Park Still Need a Tomorrowland?

4 Shops for Unique Merchandise in Disney California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published May 11, 2026

As with Disneyland Park, many of the shops in Disney California Adventure feature a lot of the same merchandise, so when I happen upon a shop that sells something different, it catches my eye. Here are four of my favorite unique shops in California Adventure: Off The Page This store in Hollywood Land is similar … 4 Shops for Unique Merchandise in Disney California Adventure

5 Shops for Unique Merchandise in Disneyland Park

By Tom Bell | Published May 1, 2026

When Disneyland opened, there were many unique shops in the theme park, from pharmaceuticals to undergarments to musical instruments. Now, however, many of the shops on Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond offer much of the same merchandise as the store down the street. So, when I walk through a shop that offers something a little … 5 Shops for Unique Merchandise in Disneyland Park

5 Things To Do at Disney California Adventure When Lines Are Long

By Tom Bell | Published March 12, 2026

While the attractions at Disney California Adventure have improved significantly over the last 25 years, there are still far fewer here than at its older, but still beautiful, sister across the esplanade. So when the holidays or summer hit, you may feel those long lines even more here. To help alleviate some of those long … 5 Things To Do at Disney California Adventure When Lines Are Long