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.

Experience Celebrate Girl Scout Weekends this Spring at the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published January 17, 2019

Select days this spring, the Disneyland Resort will be hosting Celebrate Girl Scouts weekends, which let Troops or individual Scouts learn leadership skills and participate in other educational experiences. The event dates include April 27, 28, May 18, 19, June 1, 2, 8, 9, 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2019, with immersive experiences happening in … Experience Celebrate Girl Scout Weekends this Spring at the Disneyland Resort

Disney Cruise Line Signs New Agreement with the Port of Galveston

By Tom Bell | Published January 17, 2019

Disney Cruise Line has signed a new long-term agreement with the Port of Galveston which will allow Disney ships to sail from Texas through 2028 and beyond. The 10-year preferential birthing agreement was signed back in December and includes the option to extend the agreement for two additional five-year periods. The agreement is retroactive to … Disney Cruise Line Signs New Agreement with the Port of Galveston

Disneyland Monorails Get a Mickey Mouse Makeover

By Tom Bell | Published January 16, 2019

In preparation for the Get Your Ears On-A Mickey and Minnie Celebration that starts soon at the Disneyland Resort, the Disneyland Monorails have received new overlays that feature Mickey himself! Get Your Ears on begins this Friday with the premier of Mickey’s Mix Magic and the fun continues with the return of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade … Disneyland Monorails Get a Mickey Mouse Makeover

Reservations Now Open for Signature Events at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

By Tom Bell | Published January 15, 2019

The Disneyland Resort has released information and opened reservations for many of the Signature Events for the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Signature Events this year include the returning Sweet Sundays, plus new opportunities like Dinner with Disney Chefs and Winemaker Receptions at Carthay Circle Restaurant. From an appearance by celebrity chef … Reservations Now Open for Signature Events at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Disney Cruise Line Removes Tracy Arm Fjord from Its Alaska Itineraries

By Tom Bell | Published January 14, 2019

Disney Cruise Line has made adjustments to its 2019 Alaskan sailings, replacing Tracy Arm Fjord (and the Sawyer Glacier) with the Dawes Glacier at Endicott Arm Fjord. For the last several seasons, the Disney Wonder has had trouble reaching the Sawyer Glacier due to increased ice congestion in the fjord and has been substituting the … Disney Cruise Line Removes Tracy Arm Fjord from Its Alaska Itineraries

Ballast Point to Open Downtown Disney Restaurant on January 16

By Tom Bell | Published January 9, 2019 | Updated January 10, 2019

Ballast Point has announced that its Downtown Disney restaurant and brewery will be officially opening January 16th! The 4,000 square foot eatery in the heart of Downtown Disney will feature “locally-inspired cuisine,” including many menu items made with Ballast Point brews. The restaurant also includes a 3,000 square foot rooftop patio, with outdoor bar and … Ballast Point to Open Downtown Disney Restaurant on January 16

Disney California Adventure Reveals Marketplaces, More Details for Lunar New Year

By Tom Bell | Published January 9, 2019

The Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure will be here in just over two weeks and details are slowly being released, including some new entertainment offerings and a look at this year’s expanded Marketplaces. The annual celebration will take place January 25 through February 17th in the Paradise Gardens Park area of California … Disney California Adventure Reveals Marketplaces, More Details for Lunar New Year

Former Disney-Pixar Animation Head John Lasseter Has New Job with Skydance Animation

By Tom Bell | Published January 9, 2019

John Lasseter, who completed his tenure as Chief Creative Officer for Disney and Pixar Animation at the end of 2018, has just been brought on to lead Skydance Animation. After taking a 6-month leave of absence over allegations of unwanted advances, Lasseter returned to Disney in June in a consulting capacity, but announced that he … Former Disney-Pixar Animation Head John Lasseter Has New Job with Skydance Animation

DJ’s Dance ‘n Drive No Longer on the Schedule at Disney California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published January 8, 2019

It appears that over the weekend, Disney California Adventure quietly ended the run of DJ’s Dance ‘n Drive, the street party that took place in the middle of Cars Land. The show has been performed several times a day since Cars Land opened in 2012, and even featured a seasonal version for Halloween Time. There … DJ’s Dance ‘n Drive No Longer on the Schedule at Disney California Adventure

Epcot Introduces New IllumiNations Dining Package

By Tom Bell | Published January 8, 2019

As IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth approaches its final season, Epcot is introducing a new dining package that offers dining at a fan-favorite restaurant and reserved viewing for the classic show. Beginning January 18th, guests can enjoy the IllumiNations Dining Package at the Rose & Crown Dining Room in the United Kingdom Pavilion. Dine on a … Epcot Introduces New IllumiNations Dining Package