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.

Disney Cruise Line to Use Additional Terminal in Port Canaveral When Fleet Expands

By Tom Bell | Published June 27, 2018

When Disney Cruise Line begins expanding their fleet in 2021, they will need more space for their ships to dock at Port Canaveral and today at a meeting of the Port Canaveral Commission, some of Disney’s plans were revealed. Currently, Disney Cruise Line uses Terminal 8 at least 3 days a week, typically for cruises … Disney Cruise Line to Use Additional Terminal in Port Canaveral When Fleet Expands

Fried Chicken Celebration Coming to the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published June 26, 2018 | Updated July 6, 2018

National Fried Chicken Day is July 6th and the Disneyland Resort will be celebrating all weekend long with its inaugural Fried Chicken Celebration! Head over to Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure from July 6th to 8th and choose your favorite fried chicken. Walk by the Plaza Inn at the end of Main Street U.S.A. … Fried Chicken Celebration Coming to the Disneyland Resort

Hollywood Walk of Fame 2019 Honorees to Include Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel

By Tom Bell | Published June 26, 2018

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the list of honorees that will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019, and there are several names on that list that will be familiar to Disney fans, include stars from Frozen, Tangled, and Black Panther! Stars being honored for Motion Pictures include Anne … Hollywood Walk of Fame 2019 Honorees to Include Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel

Celebrate the End of Summer with Up to 30% Off Rooms at the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published June 26, 2018

Stroll the new Pixar Pier, check out the updates to Pirates of the Caribbean, or just lounge by the pool when you stay at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort later this summer with this new discount offer that will save up up to 30%! The offer is good most Sunday through Thursday … Celebrate the End of Summer with Up to 30% Off Rooms at the Disneyland Resort

Lawsuit Against Royal Caribbean Claiming Negligence in Sexual Assault to Move Forward

By Tom Bell | Published June 24, 2018

A judge has denied Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s motion to dismiss a 2017 lawsuit claiming that the company was negligent in the 2015 sexual assault of a 13-year-old Maryland boy that took place aboard the Independence of the Seas. The assault happened in the ship’s library at 2:00am, when a man attacked the victim while … Lawsuit Against Royal Caribbean Claiming Negligence in Sexual Assault to Move Forward

‘Incredibles 2’ Drops to Second at the Weekend Box Office Behind ‘Jurassic World’

By Tom Bell | Published June 24, 2018

After a recording breaking $180 million opening weekend, Incredibles 2 has quickly dropped to number two at the domestic weekend box office, behind Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in its opening weekend. The newest Pixar film is expected to bring in another $80 million this weekend, for a total of $349.7 million in its first 10 … ‘Incredibles 2’ Drops to Second at the Weekend Box Office Behind ‘Jurassic World’

Toy Story Land Models at Walt Disney Presents to be Closed for Updates

By Tom Bell | Published June 23, 2018

Toy Story Land is opening soon, so Disney’s Hollywood Studios is taking this opportunity to update the preview models of the new land that are on display at Walt Disney Presents, including adding new exclusive previews of the upcoming attractions. To complete the changes, the models will be unavailable June 27th and 28th. The remaining … Toy Story Land Models at Walt Disney Presents to be Closed for Updates

Inside Out Attraction Coming in 2019 to Pixar Pier Will be Called Emotional Whirlwind

By Tom Bell | Published June 22, 2018 | Updated June 23, 2018

As previously announced, the Inside Out Headquarters neighborhood on Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure will feature an attraction themed to the popular movie. Today, the Disneyland Resort announced that the attraction will be called Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind. The Disney Parks Blog also released an artist’s rendering of the attraction, and as rumored, the … Inside Out Attraction Coming in 2019 to Pixar Pier Will be Called Emotional Whirlwind

Disney Fantasy Set to Return to Tortola in Late August

By Tom Bell | Published June 22, 2018

After just last week extending the changes to their Eastern Caribbean itineraries through August, Disney Cruise Line appears poised to return to Tortola beginning with the August 25th sailing. The British Virgin Islands have struggled to rebuild from last year’s hurricanes, so Disney has been substituting other ports for Tortola, including St. Maarten. In a … Disney Fantasy Set to Return to Tortola in Late August

International Travelers to Face New Powder Restrictions When Flying to the United States

By Tom Bell | Published June 21, 2018

Soon travelers flying to the United States from international airports will be subject to the same TSA rules on powder that have already been implemented at domestic airports. Beginning June 30th, containers of powder larger than 12 ounces that are in carry-on bags could be subject to extra screening or banned from the airplane cabin. … International Travelers to Face New Powder Restrictions When Flying to the United States