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.

Blue Sky Cellar Preview Center Reopens at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published April 14, 2018

Once home to models of the future Buena Vista Street and Cars Land, the Blue Sky Cellar is now open again as a preview center at Disney California Adventure, this time giving guests a look at Pixar Pier. The center of the room features the model of the Paradise Pier update and the walls are … Blue Sky Cellar Preview Center Reopens at California Adventure

Highlights from Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published April 13, 2018

Pixar Fest begins today at the Disneyland Resort, but we were able to get a preview of some of the Pixar fun happening in both parks yesterday! As with any special event at Disneyland, there is some great entertainment and fun food choices, plus loads and loads of merchandise. Before you even enter Disneyland Park … Highlights from Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort

Redbox Amends Complaint, Accuses Disney of Unfair Business Practices

By Tom Bell | Published April 11, 2018

The court battle over digital copy codes to Disney movies is nowhere near over as yesterday Redbox filed paperwork accusing Disney of unfair business practices. Disney filed a lawsuit against Redbox back in late 2017 claiming that the movie rental kiosk business was violating copyrights by reselling digital copy codes for their films. Redbox responded … Redbox Amends Complaint, Accuses Disney of Unfair Business Practices

Changes Announced to Menus, Character Dining at the Disneyland Resort Hotels

By Tom Bell | Published April 11, 2018

The Disneyland Resort has been updating the menus for several of the restaurants located inside the resort hotels recently, and now they’ve made a huge announcement about changes coming to character dining! Beginning this summer, Mickey Mouse will make his way over to Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for the new … Changes Announced to Menus, Character Dining at the Disneyland Resort Hotels

Registration Delayed for 2019 runDisney Events

By Tom Bell | Published April 10, 2018

Registration was set to begin next week for January’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, but runDisney posted a update recently that delays registration for that event until at least June 1st. “UPDATE REGARDING REGISTRATION DATES: We are working to create a more streamlined race registration experience for runDisney participants. As a result, registration for the … Registration Delayed for 2019 runDisney Events

Aulani Shares Some Ways to Celebrate Mom in May

By Tom Bell | Published April 10, 2018

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa has some suggestions and special offers to help you say “Mahalo Mama” during the month of May. If Mom is the adventurous type, she might want to head to Rainbow Reef, Aulani’s private snorkel lagoon where she can swim with more that 1,000 tropical fish. During May, Mom can … Aulani Shares Some Ways to Celebrate Mom in May

Updated Purple Wall Unveiled at the Magic Kingdom

By Tom Bell | Published April 10, 2018

One of the more popular unofficial photo backdrops in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom has been unveiled after a quick re-imagining. The Purple Wall, which has a large following on Instagram and other social media websites, is located near the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant. The wall now has a new color scheme and features several shades … Updated Purple Wall Unveiled at the Magic Kingdom

New Sunday Brunch Options at Maria & Enzo’s

By Tom Bell | Published April 9, 2018

Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs has begun serving a Sunday Brunch that includes classic breakfast foods with an Italian touch, plus some of their most popular entrees. Guests can choose from a prix-fixe brunch menu that includes some buffet elements, or select from the a la carte menu. The prix-fixe menu is $35 … New Sunday Brunch Options at Maria & Enzo’s

Disney Hints at Something Special for Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary

By Tom Bell | Published April 6, 2018 | Updated April 7, 2018

Update 4/7/2018: It has since been revealed that the robotic suit worn in the video is a Pandora Utility Suit. Guests will be able to encounter the Utility Suit pilot on April 22. Orginal: Today, Disney Parks shared a new video filmed among the floating mountains and waterfalls in Pandora – The World of Avatar at … Disney Hints at Something Special for Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary

Little Green Alien Refillable Popcorn Bucket Coming for Disneyland Passholders

By Tom Bell | Published April 6, 2018

As part of Pixar Fest, Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders will be able to pick up this little green alien premium refillable popcorn bucket beginning April 24th! The Toy Story-themed popcorn buckets will be available for $20 at select popcorn locations in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure through May 24th or while supplies last. The … Little Green Alien Refillable Popcorn Bucket Coming for Disneyland Passholders