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.

Walt Disney Studios Passes $7 Billion in Global Box Office for 2018

By Tom Bell | Published December 10, 2018

This weekend, The Walt Disney Studios passed the $7 billion mark in global box office for 2018! This is the second time that the studio has crossed that threshold, reaching $7.6 billion in 2016. The domestic total is currently $2.948 billion and may cross the record 2016 total of $3 billion by the end of … Walt Disney Studios Passes $7 Billion in Global Box Office for 2018

Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ ‘Black Panther,’ and More Nominated for Critics’ Choice Awards

By Tom Bell | Published December 10, 2018

This morning the Broadcast Film Critics Association along with the Broadcast Television Journalists Association announced their nominees for the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards. Marvel’s Black Panther received 12 nominations, while Mary Poppins Returns received nine. Avengers: Infinity War, Incredibles 2, and Ralph Breaks the Internet also received nominations. The nominations for the Disney family … Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ ‘Black Panther,’ and More Nominated for Critics’ Choice Awards

Cell Phone Video Shows Doors Not Opening for Guests on Walt Disney World Monorail

By Tom Bell | Published December 9, 2018

A Walt Disney World guest posted a video yesterday taken aboard Monorail yellow which shows the doors failing to open for several stops. According to the video description: On Saturday, December 8, 2018, at approximately 9:20pm, the doors of the last car of Monorail Yellow failed to open at both the Ticket & Transportation Center, … Cell Phone Video Shows Doors Not Opening for Guests on Walt Disney World Monorail

Trailer for ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is Breaking Records

By Tom Bell | Published December 9, 2018

With over 4-months to go before it even hits theaters, Avengers: Endgame is already breaking records, with the recently released trailer becoming the most viewed trailer ever in a 24 hour period. In a tweet, Marvel announced the achievement: To the greatest fans in the world, thank you for being there from the beginning til … Trailer for ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is Breaking Records

Typhoon Lagoon Guest Injured on Miss Adventure Falls

By Tom Bell | Published December 9, 2018

A 44-year-old man was injured Saturday afternoon at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park after his arm got caught in one of the conveyor belts on Miss Adventure Falls. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the injuries were not life-threatening, however the guest was airlifted to the Osceola County Regional Medical Center. The Reedy Creek … Typhoon Lagoon Guest Injured on Miss Adventure Falls

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Will be Closed Dec. 10-11 Due to Weather

By Tom Bell | Published December 8, 2018

Walt Disney World has announced that due to a forecast of low temperatures, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed December 10th and 11th. The water park is expected to reopen on December 12th. Disney’s Blizzard Beach is in the middle of its annual refurbishment, so it remains closed as well. Other outdoor activities, … Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Will be Closed Dec. 10-11 Due to Weather

Disney Shares Look at Completed Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

By Tom Bell | Published December 8, 2018

Disney Parks has posted an image of the completed Millennium Falcon that will stand outside the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The image was shared on several of their social media channels and included the caption: Behind-the-scenes look at development on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens … Disney Shares Look at Completed Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Is Disneyland Cracking Down on Personal Shoppers and Merchandise Resellers?

By Tom Bell | Published December 7, 2018

According to the Orange County Register, the Disneyland Resort has begun cancelling the Annual Passes of people that Disney has identified as buying merchandise in the parks with the intent to resell it. The Register spoke with Annual Passholder Samantha Cudnohufsky, who started a small personal shipping business four years ago. She received a letter … Is Disneyland Cracking Down on Personal Shoppers and Merchandise Resellers?

Joey Fatone Added to Candlelight Processional Schedule for Dec. 24-25

By Tom Bell | Published December 7, 2018

Epcot has announced that former *NSYNC member Joey Fatone has been added to the Candlelight Processional schedule for December 24th and 25th. Fatone replaces Edward James Olmos who was previously scheduled for those days. No official reason was giving for the cancellation, however Olmos recently mourned the passing of his mother. Candlelight Processional is presented … Joey Fatone Added to Candlelight Processional Schedule for Dec. 24-25

Downtown Disney to Host Toys For Tots Collection on December 8

By Tom Bell | Published December 6, 2018

United States Marine Corp Reserves will once again be on hand in Downtown Disney to collect donations for Toys For Tots on Saturday, December 8 from 10am to 5pm. Donation bins will be set up near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage to collect new, unwrapped toys valued at $10 or more. If you are unable … Downtown Disney to Host Toys For Tots Collection on December 8