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.



Hepatitis A Case Reported at Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Following November’s confirmed case of hepatitis A at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs, there’s word of another hepatitis A case being reported at Walt Disney World. The new case has been connected to a food service worker at Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The case was reported to the Florida Department Hepatitis A Case Reported at Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Steamboat Willie Refillable Popcorn Bucket Coming for Disneyland Annual Passholders

UPDATE: New hand-painted Steamboat Willie popcorn buckets will be available to Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders on March 12th! $1 refills will be available for both the new and original buckets through April 5th. Source: @DisneylandAP As part of the Get Your Ears On-A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, the Disneyland Resort is introducing a new Steamboat Steamboat Willie Refillable Popcorn Bucket Coming for Disneyland Annual Passholders

My Favorite Foods from Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure

The annual Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure kicked off this weekend, with food, entertainment, food, crafts, food, and characters. The culinary choices were expanded this year, with four booths, instead of the usual three, so there was even more food to try. Being the dedicated reporter that I am, I visited every My Favorite Foods from Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure

It’s Not the Size of the Castle: Disneyland’s Celebration Saturation

Walt Disney World fans often joke that Epcot ALWAYS has a festival going on, from Food & Wine to Flower & Garden and everything in between. With all of the celebrations that are happening at the Disneyland Resort in early 2019, it almost seems like a similar thing could be happening here…a saturation of celebrations. It’s Not the Size of the Castle: Disneyland’s Celebration Saturation

Disney California Adventure Shares Details for Anaheim Ducks Day

Last month, Disney California Adventure announced that Anaheim Ducks Day would be taking over the park on February 11th. With the event coming up soon, more details of the celebration have been announced. As part of Silver Celebration Week, the hockey team will be taking over Hollywood Land with a full day of activities. Fan Disney California Adventure Shares Details for Anaheim Ducks Day

Plans for Improvements at Port Canaveral Ahead of Disney Cruise Line’s Expansion Move Forward

The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners met this morning and the agenda included discussions on improvements to Terminal 8, the current home for Disney Cruise Line, and nearby Terminal 10. The additional terminal will be used when the cruise line expands and has more than one ship at Port Canaveral on a single day. Plans for Improvements at Port Canaveral Ahead of Disney Cruise Line’s Expansion Move Forward

Valentine’s Month Begins Today at the Disneyland Resort

As part of the Get Your Ears On promotion, the Disneyland Resort will be celebrating Valentine’s Month now through February 18th! Disneyland Park has received a holiday makeover, with updates to the floral Mickey at the entrance, a festive photo-op in Town Square, and decorations along Main Street. Even the Main Street Vehicles are getting Valentine’s Month Begins Today at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park to Offer Unique Eats for Valentine’s Month

Starting today, Disneyland Park is celebrating Valentine’s Month with some special sweet and savory treats. As part of the Get Your Ears On celebration, the park is extending Valentine’s Day from now through February 18th, with new photo-ops and decor, plus all of these festive food items: Outdoor Vending Carts Cherry Cotton Candy Main Street Disneyland Park to Offer Unique Eats for Valentine’s Month

Port Canaveral Documents May Reveal Project Name for New Disney Cruise Line Ships

In a agenda posted recently, the Canaveral Port Authority revealed what appears to be the project name or class for the three new Disney Cruise Line ships that will set sail starting in 2021. In support documents related to a discussion on “Waterside Engineering Design,” Port Canaveral refers to a vessel as “Disney Triton.” Port Port Canaveral Documents May Reveal Project Name for New Disney Cruise Line Ships