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.



Freeform to Air ‘Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic’ on October 14

As part of their 31 Nights of Halloween, this weekend Freeform will present Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic. The special, hosted by Cierra Ramirez (The Fosters), goes behind the scenes at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. Imagineers and decorators discuss how they are able to transform the parks and cruise ships overnight Freeform to Air ‘Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic’ on October 14

Salt & Straw Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Disney

Salt & Straw, the new ice cream shop in Downtown Disney, celebrated its ribbon cutting this morning at the Disneyland Resort! The Portland-based company is known for its hand made ice cream, made in small batches with local ingredients, such as cream from family-owned Scott Brothers Dairy in Southern California. The new shop features handmade Salt & Straw Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Disney

Writer, Director Ryan Coogler Set to Return for ‘Black Panther’ Sequel

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that writer and director Ryan Coogler will be back for the upcoming sequel to the recording breaking hit Black Panther. Production on the film will likely start in late 2019 or early 2020, based on when a script can be finalized. Star Chadwick Boseman and the rest of the ensemble Writer, Director Ryan Coogler Set to Return for ‘Black Panther’ Sequel

First Teaser Trailer for Disney’s Live Action ‘Aladdin’ Released

After releasing a teaser poster just a day earlier, Walt Disney Studios has now released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming live action version of Disney’s Aladdin. The clip features what will likely be one of the first scenes of the film, in which Mena Massoud as Aladdin enters the Cave of Wonders. The First Teaser Trailer for Disney’s Live Action ‘Aladdin’ Released

New Parking Garage at the Disneyland Resort to Include Pedestrian Bridge

Construction is progressing at the Disneyland Resort on the new 6,500 space parking structure going up next to the 10,000 space Mickey & Friends parking structure. Today, Disneyland announced that a new pedestrian bridge will be built across Magic Way, connecting the structures to Downtown Disney. Currently guests that choose to walk, instead of riding New Parking Garage at the Disneyland Resort to Include Pedestrian Bridge

Sister Hazel Added to Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Replacing Smash Mouth

Walt Disney World has announced that Sister Hazel will be performing at the America Gardens Theater as part of the Eat to the Beat concert series during Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival. The alternative rock band will perform October 13 and 14, replacing Smash Mouth. According to a tweet from Smash Mouth’s official account, Sister Hazel Added to Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Replacing Smash Mouth

Walt Disney Studios Releases New Teaser Poster for Live Action ‘Aladdin’

Fans got a peek today at the new teaser poster for the upcoming live-action version of Disney’s Aladdin. Walt Disney Studios also hinted that fans will “see the first look tomorrow!” The film stars Will Smith as the Genie, Mena Massoud as Aladdin, and Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine. Guy Ritchie is directing. Aladdin is Walt Disney Studios Releases New Teaser Poster for Live Action ‘Aladdin’

Aulani Receives Award from Hawaii Tourism Authority

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, prides itself on its celebration of the local culture and recently, the resort was recognized for that commitment by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. At the 2018 Global Tourism Summit, organizations and business were honored for perpetuating the Hawaiian culture. Aulani Resort, along with Hawaiian Airlines and ‘Aha Aulani Receives Award from Hawaii Tourism Authority