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 Adds New Pineapple Churro

By Tom Bell | Published May 27, 2018

Disneyland Park has added another fun new churro flavor, this time inspired by the legendary Dole Whip! The Pineapple Churro is now available, while supplies last, at the churro cart near Sleeping Beauty Castle for $5.25 each. In addition to the classic cinnamon and the new pineapple churro, during Pixar Fest, the Disneyland Resort has … Disneyland Adds New Pineapple Churro

Disney Fantasy Changes Itinerary Due to Subtropical Storm Alberto

By Tom Bell | Published May 26, 2018

Guests boarding the Disney Fantasy today are being notified of a slight change to their 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary. Disney Cruise Line is continuing to monitor Subtropical Storm Alberto, however it’s expected to produce heavy rains and strong winds, so the Fantasy will swap their scheduled days at Falmouth, Jamaica and Cozumel, Mexico. The new … Disney Fantasy Changes Itinerary Due to Subtropical Storm Alberto

Box Office Numbers for ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Fall Below Estimates

By Tom Bell | Published May 26, 2018

Initial estimates for the holiday opening weekend of Disney-Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story were in the $130-150 million range, but even after a record opening day, the new film is now set to bring in only about $110 million domestically for the weekend. Including Thursday night previews totaling $14.1 million, first day box office … Box Office Numbers for ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Fall Below Estimates

Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie Celebrates 7 Years at Disneyland Park with Bottle Painting Event

By Tom Bell | Published May 25, 2018

Mlle. Antonette’s Parfumerie is celebrating seven years of providing fine fragrances to Disneyland Park guests will a special bottle painting event this weekend. Visit the New Orleans Square store today (Friday) before 6:00pm or Saturday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm to see the beautiful artwork and pick up your favorite scent. Source: @Disneyland Today

Disneyland Park to Host Preview of ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp’

By Tom Bell | Published May 25, 2018

Very soon, guests at Disneyland Park will be able to get an advanced look at the next Marvel action-adventure set to hit theaters this summer! Beginning June 8th and continuing through July 15th, the Tomorrowland Theater will host a preview of Ant-Man and The Wasp. The film picks up after Captain America: Civil War as … Disneyland Park to Host Preview of ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp’

James Mangold to Head Boba Fett Standalone Star Wars Film

By Tom Bell | Published May 24, 2018

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) will write and direct a new movie focusing on the bounty hunter Boba Fett. As with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Solo: A Star Wars Story, this will be a standalone movie, the third in the series. After the success of … James Mangold to Head Boba Fett Standalone Star Wars Film

Downtown Disney Businesses to Close Earlier Than Expected

By Tom Bell | Published May 24, 2018

Back in March, the Disneyland Resort notified businesses on the west end of Downtown Disney that they needed to close by June 30, 2018 to allow construction to begin on a new luxury hotel. It appears, however, that most of those business will be closing well ahead of that deadline. Based on available reservations and … Downtown Disney Businesses to Close Earlier Than Expected

Disney MaxPass Can Now be Added to a Disneyland Resort Vacation Package

By Tom Bell | Published May 23, 2018

Last summer, the Disneyland Resort introduced Disney MaxPass, a paid service that allows guests to make FASTPASS reservations from their smartphone and gives them free PhotoPass downloads, both for just $10 per person per day. Now Disneyland is making it easier to add MaxPass by allowing it to be included in your Disneyland Resort Vacation … Disney MaxPass Can Now be Added to a Disneyland Resort Vacation Package

Take a Tour of the Four Neighborhoods Coming to California Adventure’s Pixar Pier

By Tom Bell | Published May 23, 2018

The transformation from Paradise Pier to Pixar Pier is nearly complete at Disney California Adventure, and today we learned a bit more about each of the neighborhoods that make up the updated land, including the names! Pixar Pier is set to officially open on June 23rd. Incredibles Park Anchored by the Incredicoaster, Incredibles Park will … Take a Tour of the Four Neighborhoods Coming to California Adventure’s Pixar Pier

A Look at the Menu Coming to Lamplight Lounge at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published May 23, 2018

With just a few days left before Disney California Adventure favorite the Cove Bar closes for the final time, the Disneyland Resort is giving us a peek at the food offerings that will coming to the Lamplight Lounge, when it opens June 23. The new gastro-pub coming to Pixar Pier replaces both Cove Bar and … A Look at the Menu Coming to Lamplight Lounge at California Adventure