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’s Horses Enjoying their Vacation from Main Street

By Tom Bell | Published February 1, 2018

Earlier this year, the Disneyland Resort began a refurbishment project on Main Street at Disneyland Park that gave the horses of Disneyland an extended vacation at their permanent home in Norco, California. Typically the horses only work a few days a week, so to keep fit, they are following their usual day-off schedule of grooming, … Disneyland’s Horses Enjoying their Vacation from Main Street

Oh My Disney to Live Stream Tonight from Lunar New Year at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published February 1, 2018

Tonight, Oh My Disney is giving readers a glimpse of the Lunar New Year celebration happening at Disney California Adventure by live streaming on their Facebook page the 9:00pm (Pacific) performance of Hurry Home-Lunar New Year Celebration that precedes the first showing of World of Color. The Lunar New Year celebration is a tribute to … Oh My Disney to Live Stream Tonight from Lunar New Year at California Adventure

Disney Parks Launches Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program

By Tom Bell | Published February 1, 2018

As part of its partnership with Points of Light, Disney Parks has launched a new program that will allow eligible nonprofit organizations to earn free theme park tickets to Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort! The new Disney Family Volunteering Reward program allows nonprofits and schools to earn up to 20 tickets per calendar … Disney Parks Launches Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program

Disney Parks Chairman Bob Chapek Names Josh D’Amaro New Disneyland Resort President

By Tom Bell | Published February 1, 2018

Today, Bob Chapek, the chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, announced that Michael Colglazier would be taking a new position and Josh D’Amaro would become the new president of the Disneyland Resort. Colglazier, who has served as president of Disneyland for the last five years, will become the managing director of Asia Pacific Operation. … Disney Parks Chairman Bob Chapek Names Josh D’Amaro New Disneyland Resort President

Connection Between Los Angeles Times President and Disney Vice President Uncovered

By Tom Bell | Published January 31, 2018

Back in November, the Los Angeles Times was blocked from movie screenings by The Walt Disney Company following an article that was critical of the relationship between Disney and the city of Anaheim. Several days later, after fellow journalists threw their support behind the Times, Disney reversed their decision after “productive discussions with the newly … Connection Between Los Angeles Times President and Disney Vice President Uncovered

Splitsville Luxury Lanes Finally Opens in Downtown Disney

By Tom Bell | Published January 31, 2018

Last week, the Disneyland Resort announced that Splitsville Luxury Lanes would be opening on Monday, January 29th in Downtown Disney. However, we received word late Friday that the opening had been delayed for unspecified reasons. It appears that any issues have now been taken care. According to social media reports from DAPs Magic and others, … Splitsville Luxury Lanes Finally Opens in Downtown Disney

Disney Park Blog to Live Stream Sunrise Sketch by Disney Artist Will Gay

By Tom Bell | Published January 31, 2018

Thursday morning at 7:30am (Eastern), the Disney Parks Blog will begin streaming live from Epcot as Disney Artist Will Gay creates one of his “plein air” sketches as part of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Gay regularly heads into the parks first thing in the morning to create his art, usually “plein air” … Disney Park Blog to Live Stream Sunrise Sketch by Disney Artist Will Gay

Man Accused of Child Molestation on Test Track at Epcot

By Tom Bell | Published January 30, 2018

According to Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies, a 20-year old Venezuelan man has been arrested after being accused of inappropriately touching an 8-year-old boy on Test Track at Epcot. The alleged incident happened Saturday evening. The boy and his mother were in line for the attraction, when a large group allowed them to go ahead of … Man Accused of Child Molestation on Test Track at Epcot

Another Star Wars: Galactic Nights Event is Set for May 27th at Hollywood Studios

By Tom Bell | Published January 29, 2018 | Updated January 30, 2018

Star Wars: Galactic Nights, the special one-night event that was most recently presented at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 16th, will return to the park on May 27th. The event is held after park hours and requires a separate ticket. Tickets for the December event were $129 for adults, but ticket information has not yet … Another Star Wars: Galactic Nights Event is Set for May 27th at Hollywood Studios

Highlights of the 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published January 29, 2018 | Updated January 31, 2018

On Friday, Lunar New Year kicked off at Disney California Adventure! The celebration takes place in the northern part of a Paradise Pier, in what will soon be known as Paradise Park. The Disneyland Resort was kind enough to host us and give us a taste (pun intended) of the food and entertainment being featured … Highlights of the 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration at California Adventure