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.

Union Representing Walt Disney World Workers Claim Disney is Withholding $1,000 Bonus

By Tom Bell | Published February 19, 2018

Officials and members from Unite Here Central Florida, the unions representing 38,000 Walt Disney World cast members, held a press conference today announcing that the Service Trades Council Union (STCU) has filed an unfair labor practices lawsuit against Disney. The unions have been in negotiations with Disney since last July, with the most recent offer … Union Representing Walt Disney World Workers Claim Disney is Withholding $1,000 Bonus

Black Panther Begins Meeting Guests at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published February 19, 2018

This weekend, just as Marvel’s Black Panther began breaking records at both the domestic and international box office, T’Challa himself began meeting guests at Disney California Adventure. Black Panther, the King of Wakanda, arrives in Hollywood Land aboard an armored vehicle, along with his Royal Guards, the Dora Milaje, and greets guests in front of … Black Panther Begins Meeting Guests at California Adventure

Disneyland Moves Construction Walls Revealing New Brickwork, Streetcar Tracks

By Tom Bell | Published February 19, 2018

The Disneyland Resort is right in the middle of a huge construction project on Disneyland Park‘s Main Street U.S.A. where the entire track for the Horse-Drawn Streetcars is being replaced, causing the Main Street Vehicles to be parked for more than two months. The construction is set to continue through mid-March, but according to @Johnny17369 … Disneyland Moves Construction Walls Revealing New Brickwork, Streetcar Tracks

Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Poised to Beat Opening Weekend Box Office Estimates, Break Records

By Tom Bell | Published February 18, 2018

After breaking records for early ticket presales, Marvel’s Black Panther is set to top $210 million over the long President’s Day weekend. Initial estimates had Black Panther topping out at $120 for the weekend, but after previews on Thursday evening brought in $25.2 million, breaking records for a February opening, estimates were adjusted to $200 … Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Poised to Beat Opening Weekend Box Office Estimates, Break Records

Walt Disney World Confirms Height Requirements for New Toy Story Land Attractions

By Tom Bell | Published February 17, 2018 | Updated March 24, 2018

Walt Disney World has confirmed the height requirements for the two new attractions coming to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Slinky Dog Dash will have a height requirement of 38 inches, which is the same as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in the Magic Kingdom. Alien Swirling Saucers will have a height requirement of … Walt Disney World Confirms Height Requirements for New Toy Story Land Attractions

Disneyland Releases Paint the Night Dining Packages

By Tom Bell | Published February 17, 2018

The Disneyland Resort has released two new dining package options in conjunction with Paint the Night‘s move to Disney California Adventure as part of Pixar Fest. After a lengthy hiatus, Paint the Night moves from Disneyland Park and will premier at California Adventure on April 13th, with both Carthay Circle Restaurant and Wine Country Trattoria … Disneyland Releases Paint the Night Dining Packages

Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’

By Tom Bell | Published February 17, 2018

Last fall, one-hit-wonder Toni Basil filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Kohl’s, Forever 21 and others for unauthorized use of her 1982 single, “Mickey.” Forever 21, for example, used Basil’s song in a video promoting a line of Disney clothing. The lawsuit claimed that Basil was “not consulted, did not give … Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’

‘Descendants 3’ Coming to Disney Channel Next Summer

By Tom Bell | Published February 17, 2018 | Updated February 18, 2018

Disney Channel has announced that the story isn’t quite over and Descendants 3 will begin production this summer, ahead of a Summer 2019 release. Dove Cameron (Mal), Cameron Boyce (Carlos), Sofia Carson (Evie), Booboo Stewart (Jay), Mitchell Hope (King Ben), and China Anne McClain (Uma) are all set to return to their roles, as is … ‘Descendants 3’ Coming to Disney Channel Next Summer

Bengal Barbecue at Disneyland Adds Shrimp Spring Roll

By Tom Bell | Published February 16, 2018

Bengal Barbecue at Disneyland Park has just added a spicy new item to its menu! The new Shrimp Spring Roll now being served at the popular counter service location in Adventureland appears to have replaced the Ahi Tuna Spring Roll. The Shrimp Spring Roll is $6.99 and features romaine hearts with jalapeño, carrots, cucumbers, rice … Bengal Barbecue at Disneyland Adds Shrimp Spring Roll

Disneyland Park Adds Rose Gold Churros

By Tom Bell | Published February 14, 2018

Just when you thought there was already enough things that were rose gold, Disneyland Park adds to the current fad with a new rose gold item arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day. Beginning today, the Churro Cart in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle will serve Rose Gold Churros! We’re not sure what rose gold … Disneyland Park Adds Rose Gold Churros