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.



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?

Breakfast Returns to River Belle Terrace at Disneyland Park

This week, breakfast quietly returned to River Belle Terrace at Disneyland Park. The restaurant last served breakfast in February 2016, just before it closed to begin its change-over to a sit-down restaurant. Fans will be happy to know that new menu once again features a Mickey-shaped Pancake [$17.00]. All other entrees, however are brand new! Breakfast Returns to River Belle Terrace at Disneyland Park

The Magic of Disney Store at Orlando International Airport to Close

Getting that last minute Walt Disney World souvenir before your flight at Orlando International Airport (MCO) just got a little more complicated. At the end of business tonight, The Magic of Disney Store near the Gates 1-59 security area will close. The location is part of the expansion coming to the west checkpoint area. Construction, The Magic of Disney Store at Orlando International Airport to Close

Details of Union Agreement with Disneyland Resort Starting to Emerge on Social Media

On Monday, The Walt Disney Company reached a tentative agreement with three unions that represent approximately 9,700 workers at the Disneyland Resort. While the two parties did not disclose any details of the agreement, that hasn’t stopped people from sharing information about the offer on social media. According to Twitter poster Matthew Gottula (@DLthings), increases Details of Union Agreement with Disneyland Resort Starting to Emerge on Social Media

Guy Fieri’s ‘Chicken Guy!’ Set to Open in August at Disney Springs

Last month, we told you that celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl were working together on a quick serve concept called Chicken Guy! and today, Disney confirmed that the new restaurant will be opening in August at Disney Springs and shared some details of the menu. Chicken Guy’s menu will featured hand-pounded Guy Fieri’s ‘Chicken Guy!’ Set to Open in August at Disney Springs

Castaway Cay Named Best Private Island Again by Cruise Critic Readers

Cruise Critic has announced the honorees for their 2018 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, and for the third year in a row, Castaway Cay is at the top of the list for Cruise Line Private Island Destinations. Castaway Cay is Disney Cruise Line‘s private island in the Bahamas, which is one of the highlights of Bahamian Castaway Cay Named Best Private Island Again by Cruise Critic Readers