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.



Star Wars: The Clone Wars Returning on Disney Streaming Service

Today at San Diego Comic-Con, Dave Filoni, the supervising director for the series announced that Star Wars: The Clone Wars would be returning as part of Disney’s upcoming streaming service. The animated series, which first aired in 2008, left the air after five seasons, but the story was left open. After several years of fans Star Wars: The Clone Wars Returning on Disney Streaming Service

Visit Star Wars Filming Locations This Summer During a Disney Cruise to Ireland

Fans of the recent Star Wars movies will have the opportunity to see some familiar filming locations during one of this summer’s European cruises aboard the beautiful Disney Magic. During a 7-Night British Isles Cruise out of Dover, England, the Magic will stop in Cork (Cobh), Ireland. While there, Disney Cruise Line has arranged for Visit Star Wars Filming Locations This Summer During a Disney Cruise to Ireland

Disney Cruise Line Heads to the Denmark Home of Hans Christian Andersen in 2019

The Disney Parks Blog is continuing their look at new Disney Cruise Line ports with a visit to Fredericia, Denmark. The Disney Magic will make its first stop there in 2019 during a special 10-night cruise to Northern Europe. In addition to being near the birthplace of one of the best known fairy tale authors, Disney Cruise Line Heads to the Denmark Home of Hans Christian Andersen in 2019

A Bug’s Land at California Adventure to Close on September 4th

Back in March, the Disneyland Resort announced that a new superhero themed land would be coming to Disney California Adventure in 2020. The new land will include Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: Breakout!, but will also expand in the area that is currently “a bug’s land.” Today, the Disney Parks Blog confirmed that the final day A Bug’s Land at California Adventure to Close on September 4th

New Video Highlights 63 Years of Sleeping Beauty Castle

To celebrate Disneyland’s 63rd anniversary, the Disney Parks Blog has put together a 63 second video celebrating Sleeping Beauty Castle. The video makes its way through the decades, highlighting special events and celebrations that have happened in front of the iconic structure throughout the years. Later today, Disneyland Park will celebrate the occasion with a New Video Highlights 63 Years of Sleeping Beauty Castle

New Dining Options at Animal Kingdom, Including Family-Style Experience at Pizzafari

Beginning July 31st, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be debuting a new Family-Style Dining Experience at Pizzafari! This is one of many new menu changes happening recently at the park. Guests can still choose the classic quick-service at Pizzafari or enjoy a more relaxed dinner with the new option. After checking in at the podium, guests New Dining Options at Animal Kingdom, Including Family-Style Experience at Pizzafari

Returning Disneyland Cast Member Canoe Races Are Joined by Newer Exclusive Events

Now that the Rivers of America at Disneyland Park are back up to full speed, the annual Cast Member Canoe Races have returned after a two-year hiatus! One summer morning, before the park opened to the general public, almost 70 teams raced around the river. According to Rick Henson, the Cast Activities Program Manager who Returning Disneyland Cast Member Canoe Races Are Joined by Newer Exclusive Events

Admission to SeaWorld No Longer Included with Discovery Cove Tickets

Packages for Discovery Cove in Orlando no longer automatically include admission to SeaWorld or Aquatica. Discovery Cove is a day resort that includes animal encounters in a tropical oasis, including chances to swim with tropical fish and rays, hand-feed birds, or simply swim in a relaxing river. In the past, guests could also spend part Admission to SeaWorld No Longer Included with Discovery Cove Tickets