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 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

It’s Not the Size of the Castle: The Argument for Pixar Pier

By Tom Bell | Published May 23, 2018

Welcome to It’s NOT The Size Of The Castle, where I’ll share my thoughts about what’s happening in and around the Disneyland Resort…the good, the bad, and the magical. You’ll get advice about travel, information about changes, and lots and lots of opinion. Enjoy! It had to be done. I’m talking, of course, about the … It’s Not the Size of the Castle: The Argument for Pixar Pier

Disney Confirms Opening Seasons for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

By Tom Bell | Published May 23, 2018 | Updated March 12, 2019

Disney Parks has just announced the opening time periods for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the new lands coming to both Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At Disneyland, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in the summer of 2019. At Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to debut in late fall of 2019. … Disney Confirms Opening Seasons for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Watch ‘Toy Story 3’ May 23 on ABC and Go Behind the Scenes in Toy Story Land

By Tom Bell | Published May 22, 2018

ABC and Disney are giving viewers another chance to get an early look at Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during a presentation of Toy Story 3 on Wednesday night. The 2010 film features Woody, Buzz, and their friends in a new adventure inside Sunnyside Daycare after Andy heads off to college. Throughout the … Watch ‘Toy Story 3’ May 23 on ABC and Go Behind the Scenes in Toy Story Land

Clarabelle’s in Disneyland’s Toontown adds Mickey and Minnie Sundaes

By Tom Bell | Published May 22, 2018

Clarabelle’s, the small ice cream shop in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park, has added two new sundaes to their menu that are themed to everyone’s favorite mice. The Mickey Mouse Sundae features vanilla, chocolate, or swirl soft-serve frozen yogurt, topped with chocolate cream cookies, chocolate candies and a bow tie. The Minnie Mouse Sundae includes … Clarabelle’s in Disneyland’s Toontown adds Mickey and Minnie Sundaes

Disneyland Releases End Dates for Hyperspace Mountain, March of the First Order

By Tom Bell | Published May 21, 2018

The Disneyland Resort has announced that two of the special experiences that debuted at Disneyland Park in celebration of May the 4th, Hyperspace Mountain and March of the First order, won’t be around much longer. Captain Phasma will be making her final March of the First Order through Tomorrowland on May 31st. Hyperspace Mountain, the … Disneyland Releases End Dates for Hyperspace Mountain, March of the First Order

Disneyland Releases List of Restaurants that will Feature Mobile Ordering

By Tom Bell | Published May 21, 2018 | Updated May 23, 2018

Last month, the Disneyland Resort announced that a new mobile ordering service that works with the Disneyland App would be coming soon and would make quick serve dining even quicker. Today, Disneyland released the 15 dining locations that will feature Mobile Order. They have not yet said when the new feature would be available to … Disneyland Releases List of Restaurants that will Feature Mobile Ordering

Orlando International Airport’s Upcoming South Terminal Adds More Gates

By Tom Bell | Published May 16, 2018

The new South Terminal Complex being built at Orlando International Airport (MCO) isn’t even scheduled to open until spring of 2021, but the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board voted today to add additional gates. The terminal plans now include three additional gates, which will be able to accommodate up to six more narrow body … Orlando International Airport’s Upcoming South Terminal Adds More Gates