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.



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

2018 Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Begin November 9

The Disneyland Resort has announced that this year’s holiday celebrations will begin November 9, 2018 and continue until January 6, 2019. At Disneyland Park, A Christmas Fantasy Parade will return, along with the Believe…in Holiday Magic fireworks. As always, Sleeping Beauty Castle will be decorated with dazzling icicles. The popular festive overlay, it’s a small 2018 Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Begin November 9

Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Paint the Night Parade from California Adventure on Wednesday

The Disney Parks Blog has announced that their next #DisneyParksLIVE stream will be the Paint the Night parade at Disney California Adventure. Paint the Night is a modern electrical parade with more than 1 million lights, exciting music, special effects, and your favorite Disney and Pixar characters. The parade returned to the Disneyland Resort earlier Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Paint the Night Parade from California Adventure on Wednesday

Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Opens on Pixar Pier at California Adventure

After not opening with the rest of Pixar Pier on June 23rd, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff finally debuted this weekend at Disney California Adventure! The shop is inspired the fluffy pink imaginary friend from Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out and features both colorful merchandise and sweet treats. Last month, we gave you more details about the treats Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Opens on Pixar Pier at California Adventure