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.

New Walt Disney World Golf Program Improves Safety and Convenience

By Tom Bell | Published August 20, 2020

The folks at Arnold Palmer Golf Management that operate the golf courses at Walt Disney World have added a new Park & Play Program aimed at making your check-in process quicker and safer. Guests who book their tee time online and pre-pay with a credit card can now, in most cases, show up at the … New Walt Disney World Golf Program Improves Safety and Convenience

El Capitan Theatre to Host Online Disney Animation Studios Movie Trivia Event

By Tom Bell | Published August 20, 2020

With movie theaters still not allowed to reopen in California, the Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood has taken to the web to share some family fun with movie trivia nights. The first El Cap Throwback: Movie Trivia streaming event will take place August 27th starting at 5:00pm (pacific) and will feature questions centered around … El Capitan Theatre to Host Online Disney Animation Studios Movie Trivia Event

Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Look at Quinjet Inside Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published August 20, 2020

Recently, a full-sized Quinjet was placed atop the Avengers Headquarters at the Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Both Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks President Josh D’Amaro shared a peek at the installation of the plane on their Instagram feeds. D’Amaro was joined by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Disneyland Resort President Ket … Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Look at Quinjet Inside Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Host Preview of ‘Mulan’

By Tom Bell | Published August 19, 2020

Starting August 21st, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will play host to a sneak peek of the upcoming live action epic Mulan. Guests can see a preview of the new film as park of Walt Disney Presents, plus catch a display featuring costumes and props, including the original witch costume and a replica of a warrior costume … Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Host Preview of ‘Mulan’

Mears Transportation Has Laid Off More Employees, Including Some at Disney’s Magical Express

By Tom Bell | Published August 15, 2020

According to paperwork filed with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Mears Transportation Group in Orlando laid off an additional 104 employees in July. In June, the company laid off 72 employees at its corporate offices. Prior to the pandemic, the company had 950 employees. The company furloughed most of its workers in April, but … Mears Transportation Has Laid Off More Employees, Including Some at Disney’s Magical Express

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Can Enjoy Virtual Fireworks On-Demand

By Tom Bell | Published August 15, 2020

Walt Disney World has added a fun new way for guests staying at one of their resorts to have a little magical moment at the end of their park day, or really anytime, with virtual fireworks on-demand. From their hotel room television, guests can now stream a pre-recorded version of one of the resort’s popular … Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Can Enjoy Virtual Fireworks On-Demand

Actors’ Equity Association Says They’ve Reached an Agreement With Walt Disney World on COVID Testing

By Tom Bell | Published August 12, 2020

Actors’ Equity Association says they have reached an agreement with Walt Disney World that will allow performers to return to work now that the company is providing space for an on-site COVID-19 testing center. Disney and Equity have been in discussions over the testing of Cast Members since late June. Kate Shindle, President of Actors’ … Actors’ Equity Association Says They’ve Reached an Agreement With Walt Disney World on COVID Testing

Disney+ Shares ‘Mulan’ Trailer and Updated Poster

By Tom Bell | Published August 12, 2020 | Updated September 3, 2020

UPDATE 9/2/20: Mulan will be available to all subscribers of Disney+ with no extra fee beginning on December 4, 2020. With its release on Disney+ just a few weeks away, we have a new trailer and updated poster for the live action version of Mulan. The film, which had its theatrical release delayed several times … Disney+ Shares ‘Mulan’ Trailer and Updated Poster

New Halloween-Themed Merchandise Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published August 12, 2020

I’m sure that Zoe will have much more to say next Monday during her Merch Meeting, but we couldn’t wait that long to share the new Halloween collections that are coming soon to Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. You might even find some of them available already at shopDisney.com, so I’ve included the … New Halloween-Themed Merchandise Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Walt Disney World Shortens Theme Park Hours Starting September 8

By Tom Bell | Published August 7, 2020 | Updated August 11, 2020

UPDATE 08/11/20: Now that the dust has settled and all the changes have been made to the official Walt Disney World website, it appears that Future World will also be closing two hours early, along with World Showcase. The corrected hours beginning September 8th are: Magic Kingdom | 9am-6pm Epcot | 11am-7pm Hollywood Studios | … Walt Disney World Shortens Theme Park Hours Starting September 8