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 Shares More Details About a Special 2019 Sailing From Rome

By Tom Bell | Published June 6, 2018

The Disney Magic is just getting started with its 2018 summer visit to Europe, but Disney Cruise Line is already looking ahead to 2019, when the ship will make its first round trip voyage from Civitavecchia, near Rome. This special 8-night sailing will not only give a chance for guests to tour Rome, but also … Disney Cruise Line Shares More Details About a Special 2019 Sailing From Rome

Disney Cruise Line Offering 20-25% Savings on Select Fall Sailings

By Tom Bell | Published June 5, 2018

Recently, Disney Cruise Line released a new offer that can save guests up to 25% on several fall 2018 cruises aboard the Disney Magic and Disney Fantasy. The two eligible 7-night sailings aboard the Disney Magic sail to ports in Canada and include Halloween on the High Seas. The September 20th sailing leaves from New … Disney Cruise Line Offering 20-25% Savings on Select Fall Sailings

Toy Story Midway Mania! Faces Closures as California Adventure Completes Pixar Pier

By Tom Bell | Published June 5, 2018

As the completion of Pixar Pier rapidly approaches, Disney California Adventure has announced limited hours and closures for Toy Story Midway Mania! and Midway Mercantile beginning tomorrow. June 6: Toy Story Midway Mania!-12:00pm-12:00am / Midway Mercantile-12:00pm-11:00pm June 7: Toy Story Midway Mania!-CLOSED / Midway Mercantile-CLOSED June 8-9: Toy Story Midway Mania!-6:00pm-12:00am / Midway Mercantile-6:00pm-12:00am June … Toy Story Midway Mania! Faces Closures as California Adventure Completes Pixar Pier

Disneyland Offers 9,500 Cast Members a Starting Wage of $15 by 2020

By Tom Bell | Published June 1, 2018

Today, the Disneyland Resort shared a wage offer for Master Services cast members that, over a three-year span, would increase their starting wage to $15 per hour. The offer was made in April as part of the contract negotiations taking place with the Master Services Council, which represents 9,500 hourly cast members, including two of … Disneyland Offers 9,500 Cast Members a Starting Wage of $15 by 2020

Disney Cruise Line Adds New Kayaking Experience in Skagway

By Tom Bell | Published May 31, 2018

Disney Cruise Line has begun their summer season in Alaska, sailing the Disney Wonder out of Vancouver, and this year they are featuring a brand new Port Adventure in Skagway that will have guests experiencing the Alaskan wilderness like never before while paddling the calm waters of Chilkoot Lake! The Wilderness Kayaking Adventure starts with … Disney Cruise Line Adds New Kayaking Experience in Skagway

Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Sunrise in Epcot on June 1

By Tom Bell | Published May 30, 2018 | Updated June 1, 2018

Tune in to the Disney Parks Blog EARLY Friday morning to catch the sun rising over Epcot at Walt Disney World. The live stream begins way before the park opens at 5:45 Eastern on June 1st and will continue until the sun comes up. Take a look at the replay below if you weren’t able … Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Sunrise in Epcot on June 1

Disneyland Installing FASTPASS Terminals at Pirates of the Caribbean

By Tom Bell | Published May 30, 2018

When Pirates of the Caribbean reopens at Disneyland Park next month, it appears that it will not only feature a brand new redhead, but it will also be among the Disneyland Resort attractions that feature FASTPASS. Disneyland closed the attraction for refurbishment back in April to make changes to the auction scene, including giving a … Disneyland Installing FASTPASS Terminals at Pirates of the Caribbean

Pose For New Photo Ops at Magic Kingdom’s Incredible Tomorrowland Expo

By Tom Bell | Published May 30, 2018

As part of Walt Disney World’s Incredible Summer, the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo has landed in the Magic Kingdom, and guests can help remember their visit with two new photo opportunities. One photo op will have guests trying to avoid the Underminer as he drills his way through the city. The other features the Omnidroid that … Pose For New Photo Ops at Magic Kingdom’s Incredible Tomorrowland Expo

Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria in Downtown Disney Debuts New Patio, Updated Menu

By Tom Bell | Published May 30, 2018

Downtown Disney favorite Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria is still in the middle of a restaurant-wide renovation, but recently debuted a modern new patio and bar that offers more outdoor seating in the California sun. Naples has also added some new items to their menu that are perfect to enjoy “al fresco.” Look for a new … Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria in Downtown Disney Debuts New Patio, Updated Menu

Woman Sues Disney After Being Hit by Scooter at Hollywood Studios

By Tom Bell | Published May 29, 2018

An Ohio woman is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts after she was injured by another Walt Disney World guest using a motorized scooter. The alleged incident happened back in 2016 at one of the gift shops in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Attorneys for Vicki Denton filed the action in Orange Circuit Court earlier this month, … Woman Sues Disney After Being Hit by Scooter at Hollywood Studios