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 Wonder and Disney Dream Adjust Itineraries Due to Weather

By Tom Bell | Published March 5, 2018

Due to weather conditions in the Atlantic Ocean, Disney Cruise Line has adjusted the itineraries for both the Disney Wonder and Disney Dream. The Wonder left Sunday for a 7-Night Eastern Caribbean sailing with stops scheduled in St. Maarten, San Juan, and Castaway Cay. The captain, however, has changed the ship’s schedule, dropping the stop … Disney Wonder and Disney Dream Adjust Itineraries Due to Weather

Disney CEO Bob Iger Names New President for ESPN

By Tom Bell | Published March 5, 2018 | Updated March 6, 2018

Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has named James Pitaro as the new president of ESPN effective immediately. Pitaro was serving as the Chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. According to Iger, “Jimmy is a talented and dedicated leader with the right strategic vision, relentless drive and passion for … Disney CEO Bob Iger Names New President for ESPN

A Walk Through the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

By Tom Bell | Published March 4, 2018

The expanded 2018 Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure kicked off this weekend with entertainment, merchandise and 13 food booths. This year’s Festival is six weeks long, and features returning favorites and new surprises. As you enter California Adventure, be sure to grab a chef’s hat to get you in the spirit of … A Walk Through the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Souvenirs from the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

By Tom Bell | Published March 3, 2018

The Disney California Adventure 2018 Food & Wine Festival just kicked off, and it looks like the merchandise team has come up with some great souvenirs to help you remember the event. Merchandise is available in several locations, including carts in the Pacific Wharf area and a new merchandise kiosk in front of Stage 12 … Souvenirs from the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill Updates its Menu

By Tom Bell | Published March 2, 2018

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill at Disney California Adventure has a completely new menu! The Pacific Wharf eatery has replaced its menu of burritos, soft tacos and tamales with a new line-up of street tacos, tortas, and bowls. Highlights include the Torta Ahogada al Pastor, which has pork al pastor with black bean spread, cabbage, gaujillo … Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill Updates its Menu

Disneyland VoluntEARS Build Their 10th Community Playground

By Tom Bell | Published March 1, 2018

Over the years, Disney VoluntEARS have built playgrounds in communities all over the country. Last weekend, high school volunteers from the Disneyland Resort Dreamers & Doers program, the Anaheim Family YMCA, Disney VoluntEARS from the Disneyland Resort, and other community volunteers worked together to build the 10th Disney-sponsored KaBoom! playground in Anaheim (and the 80th … Disneyland VoluntEARS Build Their 10th Community Playground

Disney California Adventure Reveals 2018 Food and Wine Menus

By Tom Bell | Published March 1, 2018

Disney California Adventure has released a look at the menus for this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, which kicks off on Friday. New booths this year focus on strawberries and avocados, and several favorites are back as well. Full food menus with pricing is available on The DIS, but here are some … Disney California Adventure Reveals 2018 Food and Wine Menus

Egg-stravaganza Begins at Disneyland on March 16th

By Tom Bell | Published February 28, 2018

Egg-stravaganza, the egg-themed scavenger hunt returns to the Disneyland Resort on March 16th, with eggs hidden in Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney. Guests can pick up a map with stickers at select merchandise locations for $5.99, then search for hidden eggs and mark the map with the stickers. When they’re done hunting … Egg-stravaganza Begins at Disneyland on March 16th

New MagicBand Designs for March Include the Famous Purple Wall

By Tom Bell | Published February 28, 2018 | Updated March 1, 2018

The Disney Parks Blog has released a look at three new MagicBand designs that will be available in March, either online or at Walt Disney World. The first design is inspired by the much-photographed Purple Wall at the Magic Kingdom, which the designers worked hard on trying to get the color just right. The limited … New MagicBand Designs for March Include the Famous Purple Wall

Disney and McDonald’s Announce New Happy Meal Partnership

By Tom Bell | Published February 27, 2018 | Updated February 28, 2018

In May of 2006, after 10 years of Disney-themed Happy Meal toys for young (and old) McDonald’s customers, Disney ended their partnership, hoping to distance themselves from the fast-food giant as they also worked to improve the nutritional value of the kid’s meals in their theme parks. Today, Disney and McDonald’s announced announced a new … Disney and McDonald’s Announce New Happy Meal Partnership