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.

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

California Adventure Introduces New Menu at Flo’s V8 Cafe

By Tom Bell | Published May 16, 2018

Today, Cars Land favorite Flo’s V8 Cafe introduced a completely new diner-inspired menu, featuring burgers, salads, and fried chicken. The popular Disney California Adventure eatery had been serving hot sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, and BBQ ribs. The new Ka-Cheeseburger [$11.49] features a 1/3 pound angus beef patty, with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and 1000 island dressing … California Adventure Introduces New Menu at Flo’s V8 Cafe

Walt Disney World PhotoPass Photographers Add Several New Magic Shots

By Tom Bell | Published May 16, 2018

Walt Disney World PhotoPass photographers have come up with some new ways to make your next vacation just a bit more magical with six brand new Magic Shots located around the resort. At the Magic Kingdom, head to Disney Clothiers on Main Street USA and visit the Casting Agency door to apply to be a … Walt Disney World PhotoPass Photographers Add Several New Magic Shots

Disney’s ‘Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ to Launch North American Tour Next Fall

By Tom Bell | Published May 15, 2018

Disney Theatrical Group has announced that Frozen, the hit Broadway musical that opened to record audiences back in March, will launch a North American Tour beginning in the fall of 2019. The Tony Award nominated musical is based on the smash 2013 Disney animated feature. The North American Tour will have previews in Schenectady, New … Disney’s ‘Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ to Launch North American Tour Next Fall