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.



D23 Hosting Exclusive Event Celebrating Pixar Pier on June 24 at California Adventure

UPDATE: Admission is NOT required. Guests will be escorted back to the Grand Californian following the event. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is offering its Gold and Gold Family Members a chance to experience Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure in a very special way the morning of June 24th! Ticket holders will enter D23 Hosting Exclusive Event Celebrating Pixar Pier on June 24 at California Adventure

New Permits Filed With the City of Anaheim Show Size and Value of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Six new permits filed with the city of Anaheim late last week show the immense scope of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park and hint at the value of the project. All six are related to the same parcel, but are individual permits for different pieces of the project. Based on the permits, the New Permits Filed With the City of Anaheim Show Size and Value of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Disneyland Resort’s Pirate-inspired Best Bites for June 2018

It’s June at the Disneyland Resort, and that means the return of Pirates of the Caribbean along with some new dishes inspired by the classic attraction. Blue Bayou Restaurant in New Orleans Square has several special menu items as part of the celebration. The Cursed Pirate Fried Octopus & Calamari includes andouille sausage, rum-soaked pineapple, Disneyland Resort’s Pirate-inspired Best Bites for June 2018

New Italian Dinner Buffet Coming to the Paradise Pier Hotel

On July 10th, the PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will debut a new dinner buffet. The Calitalian Dinner Buffet will include Italian-inspired dishes with “flavors from the Tuscan countryside.” In addition to build-your-own salad, the salad bar will feature a Caprese Salad, Antipasto Salad, or a classic Italian Panzanella, made with tomato, bread, New Italian Dinner Buffet Coming to the Paradise Pier Hotel

Disneyland Offering ‘Bring A Friend’ Tickets, Adjusting Blockout Dates for Passholders

Today is National Best Friends Day, and in honor of that, the Disneyland Resort has announced a new ticket offer that allows Disneyland Annual Passholders to share Pixar Fest with their friends for up to 40% off the cost of a 1-Day Park Hopper ticket. This new offer begins June 11th and continues through September Disneyland Offering ‘Bring A Friend’ Tickets, Adjusting Blockout Dates for Passholders

Lamplight Lounge at California Adventure Now Accepting Reservations

The new Lamplight Lounge on Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure is now accepting reservations for lunch and dinner. The new bar and eatery, which replaces both Ariel’s Grotto and the Cove Bar, opens June 23rd with the rest of Pixar Pier. Currently, reservations are only available online or by telephone. Lamplight Lounge is not Lamplight Lounge at California Adventure Now Accepting Reservations