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 Cast Members Create Recycled Art for Earth Day

By Tom Bell | Published April 5, 2018

For the third year, cast members of the Disneyland Resort have created original works of art using recycled items that were found in their work areas. The Disney Parks Blog has announced the top ten finalists for this year’s Environmentality Art Challenge and has invited readers and guests at the resort to vote for their … Disneyland Cast Members Create Recycled Art for Earth Day

Doctor Strange Coming to California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published April 5, 2018

The Disneyland Resort has announced that soon guests will be able to meet Doctor Strange, the Master of the Mystic Arts, at Disney California Adventure. Doctor Strange will join other Marvel super heroes Black Panther, Spider-Man and Captain America who all make appearances in Hollywood Land. There’s no word yet on where Doctor Strange will … Doctor Strange Coming to California Adventure

AMC Theatres Coming to Anaheim GardenWalk in 2019

By Tom Bell | Published April 5, 2018

Recently, Anaheim GardenWalk announced that a new AMC Theatres location will be opening there in early 2019. GardenWalk is an outdoor shopping and dining mall that is located just one block east of the Disneyland Resort. The new AMC location will offer their signature recliner seating and “innovative sight and sound equipment,” plus serve food … AMC Theatres Coming to Anaheim GardenWalk in 2019

Mobile Ordering Service Coming to Disneyland Dining

By Tom Bell | Published April 5, 2018

The Disneyland Resort will soon be adding a new mobile ordering service that works with the Disneyland App which will allow guests to save time when dining at fast casual and quick service restaurants. From their smartphone, guests will be able to search for participating restaurants and select their arrival time, then choose their food, … Mobile Ordering Service Coming to Disneyland Dining

Disneyland’s Bengal Barbecue Adds Kalua Pork Sandwich

By Tom Bell | Published April 4, 2018

The Bengal Barbecue at Disneyland Park has come to the rescue of guests looking for a pulled pork sandwich after the surprising menu change at Tangaroa Terrace recently. The Adventureland favorite is now serving their own version of the Kalua Pork Sandwich [$15.99]. This one comes with shredded pork, pineapple-jalapeno salsa and spicy hoisin sauce … Disneyland’s Bengal Barbecue Adds Kalua Pork Sandwich

Get a 4th Night Free with a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel Package

By Tom Bell | Published April 3, 2018

The Disneyland Resort has released a new offer which gives guests staying off-property at an official Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel their 4th night for free! This offer starts April 11th and is good much of the year, depending on the hotel you choose. To take advantage of the offer, you must book a 3-night hotel … Get a 4th Night Free with a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel Package

Walt Disney World Adding Digital Key Feature at Wilderness Lodge

By Tom Bell | Published April 2, 2018

Walt Disney World has announced that a new My Disney Experience feature will be coming soon to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. By activating the new digital key feature on the app, guests will be able to unlock their hotel room using their mobile device. The digital key will also work on hotel entrance gates, pools, elevators, … Walt Disney World Adding Digital Key Feature at Wilderness Lodge

Disneyland Confirms Pizza Planet Overlay of Pizza Port Coming for Pixar Fest

By Tom Bell | Published March 30, 2018

Rumors have been swirling for a few days, but now the Disneyland Resort has finally confirmed that a Toy Story-themed overlay will be coming to Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port at Disneyland Park. The restaurant will be transformed into Alien Pizza Planet – “A Better Place” during Pixar Fest! The aliens from the Toy Story films … Disneyland Confirms Pizza Planet Overlay of Pizza Port Coming for Pixar Fest

Disneyland Hotel Updates Menus for Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam’s

By Tom Bell | Published March 29, 2018

Recently, both Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel updated their food menus, replacing several of the items that have been favorites since the locations opened. The popular flatbreads and kalua-pork sandwich are now gone, in favor of pot stickers and an island hot dog. The menu for Tangaroa Terrace … Disneyland Hotel Updates Menus for Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam’s

Main Street Vehicles Return to Disneyland After Streetcar Track Replacement

By Tom Bell | Published March 29, 2018

After having construction walls up since early January, Main Street USA finally opened up recently, and today the Main Street Vehicles return to Disneyland Park. This includes the Horse-Drawn Streetcars that will be traveling on their brand new track. While the track has been repaired over the last 60+ years, this was the first time … Main Street Vehicles Return to Disneyland After Streetcar Track Replacement