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.



Disneyland Resort Begins Reduction of Straws and Bags, Eliminates Lids

As part of the Walt Disney Company’s renewed commitment to environmental protection that was announced last month, the Disneyland Resort has put in place several new policies meant to reduce plastic waste. Beginning this week, plastic straws will be available by request only and plastic lids for adult cold beverages will no longer be available. Disneyland Resort Begins Reduction of Straws and Bags, Eliminates Lids

Tickets Now Available for D23’s Sip & Stroll Event at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club released ticket information today for one of their more popular events, Sip & Stroll, which takes place during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The event will be held on October 22nd and is open to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members. Members may reserve a ticket for Tickets Now Available for D23’s Sip & Stroll Event at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Save up to $300 on Select Adventures by Disney Departures in Early 2019

Save up to $300 per person on select Adventures by Disney departures in early 2019 with a new offer! The discount is very limited and must be booked by March 15, 2019. The following dates and adventures are eligible for a $300 per person discount: South Africa: 03/23/19, 04/13/19 Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia: 01/06/19 Australia: Save up to $300 on Select Adventures by Disney Departures in Early 2019

Body Found Inside Burned Vehicle Near Walt Disney World’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course

Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a car fire near Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course early Saturday morning discovered a body inside the vehicle. The call came in at 4:11am, and after discovering the vehicle in flames, deputies summoned the Reedy Creek Fire Department to extinguish the fire. Once the fire was out, deputies discovered Body Found Inside Burned Vehicle Near Walt Disney World’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course

Tonight’s Opening Night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Sold Out

Tonight’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the first event of the season, is now sold out. This hard-ticket event transforms the Magic Kingdom into a kid-friendly “spooky” party, with trick-or-treating, dance parties, and special food offerings, plus an exclusive parade and fireworks spectacular! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins tonight and is held a total of 34 Tonight’s Opening Night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is Sold Out

D23 Releases Ticket Prices and More Details for D23 Expo 2019

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced more details and ticket pricing for their D23 Expo 2019 to take place at the Anaheim Convention Center. The event celebrates everything Disney, including theme parks, motion pictures, television, music, consumer products, and live entertainment. Disney Parks, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, ABC, Disney Channel, Radio Disney, Disney D23 Releases Ticket Prices and More Details for D23 Expo 2019

Walt Disney World Shares Details for New Restaurants at Caribbean Beach Resort

When the updates to Old Port Royale are complete a few months from now, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will have two new dining locations! Replacing Shutter’s, the former table-service restaurant, Sebastian’s Bistro will be located right on the waterfront. The menu will feature flavors of both Latin and Caribbean cuisine and the staff will offer Walt Disney World Shares Details for New Restaurants at Caribbean Beach Resort