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.



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

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

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

Disneyland Installing FASTPASS Terminals at Pirates of the Caribbean

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

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

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

‘Maleficent 2’ Begins Production, Michelle Pfeiffer Confirmed as Queen

In a tweet today, Walt Disney Studios announced that Maleficent 2 has begun production and confirmed that Michelle Pfeiffer has been added to the cast. Pfeiffer joins new cast members Ed Skrein, and Harris Dickinson for the sequel. Angelina Jolie returns as the title character and Elle Fanning is back as Princess Aurora. Skrein will ‘Maleficent 2’ Begins Production, Michelle Pfeiffer Confirmed as Queen

Mobile Order at the Disneyland Resort Now Open to Everyone

After a week of testing by Annual Passholders, the Disneyland Resort has made its new Mobile Order service available to everyone. Guests can now use the Disneyland App on their smartphone to choose from 15 participating restaurants, select their arrival time, choose their food…even customizing items, then place their order and pay using the app. Mobile Order at the Disneyland Resort Now Open to Everyone