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.



Aulani Now Offers Makeovers for Kids at Painted Sky: HI Style Studio

Younger guests can now get a magical makeover during their vacation at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii! Beginning today, Painted Sky: HI Style Studio, will be open near the Laniwai Spa, offering a variety of packages for boys and girls ages 3 to 12. Many of the makeovers include hairstyling, makeup, costumes, Aulani Now Offers Makeovers for Kids at Painted Sky: HI Style Studio

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Guests to Receive Orange Bird Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card

For the past few years at Magic Kingdom’s hard-ticket holiday events, guests have a chance to receive an exclusive spell card for the interactive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game. For this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the Orange Bird takes center stage on the exclusive card, with guests will be able to pick up Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Guests to Receive Orange Bird Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card

D23 to Stream Ceremony as Walt Disney Studios Renames Soundstage for the Sherman Brothers

This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company will hold a ceremony to dedicate Soundstage A at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to the Sherman Brothers. Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman wrote music for Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Aristocats, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and more. The D23 to Stream Ceremony as Walt Disney Studios Renames Soundstage for the Sherman Brothers

Pixar Shorts Film Festival Expands to the Tomorrowland Theater at Disneyland Park

The Pixar Shorts Film Festival that is being held as part of Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort has expanded across to Disneyland Park! In addition to three shorts being presented at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Disney California Adventure, three different shorts are now being screened at the Tomorrowland Theater. All six are being Pixar Shorts Film Festival Expands to the Tomorrowland Theater at Disneyland Park

Union Members Approve New Contract with the Disneyland Resort

After months of negotiations and protests, Disneyland Resort workers represented by several different unions, part of the Master Services Council, have approved a new three-year contract. The deal affects 9,700 Cast Members in attractions, retail, custodial, main entrance, costuming, bakery/confection, resort transportation and park, and the onsite distribution center. Cast Members voted Thursday inside the Union Members Approve New Contract with the Disneyland Resort

Is Pixar Fest Entertainment Continuing Beyond September 3?

UPDATE 07/27/18: The Disneyland Resort released information for Friday, September 7th and there are no fireworks on the schedule. Each morning, the Disneyland Resort releases the park hours and entertainment schedule for exactly 6-weeks out. Currently, the basic schedule is available through September 6th, and both Pixar Play Parade and Paint the Night are still Is Pixar Fest Entertainment Continuing Beyond September 3?