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.

Storytellers Cafe at the Grand Californian Schedules Last Minute Refurbishment

By Tom Bell | Published January 18, 2018

The DIS has learned that Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort will be closed for several days over the next couple of weeks for what appears to be a refurbishment. During the closure, the Chip ‘n Dale Critter Breakfast will be temporarily relocated to the Napa Rose. Characters … Storytellers Cafe at the Grand Californian Schedules Last Minute Refurbishment

Rock the Dots with Minnie Mouse at Downtown Disney

By Tom Bell | Published January 18, 2018

In celebration of National Polka Dot Day, Minnie Mouse will once again be featured in a Rock The Dots celebration at Downtown Disney, this time leading up to the famous mouse finally receiving her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. While National Polka Dot Day is January 22nd, Disney is celebrating a day … Rock the Dots with Minnie Mouse at Downtown Disney

California Adventure Releases Menus for Lunar New Year

By Tom Bell | Published January 16, 2018 | Updated January 29, 2018

Disney California Adventure is getting ready to commemorate the Year of the Dog with its annual Lunar New Year celebration. In addition to entertainment and characters that were already announced, the festival will feature specialty foods from Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine. The Korea Marketplace located in front The Little Mermaid-Ariel’s Undersea Adventure will serve … California Adventure Releases Menus for Lunar New Year

Disneyland Shares More Details About Thursday’s Throwback Nite Event

By Tom Bell | Published January 15, 2018 | Updated January 16, 2018

Back in November, the Disneyland Resort announced the first of several Disneyland After Dark events to be held in 2018. With Throwback Nite happening this Thursday (and tickets still available), Disneyland has released more details about the event. Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite happens this Thursday, January 18th at Disneyland Park from 8:00pm to 1:00am … Disneyland Shares More Details About Thursday’s Throwback Nite Event

Enzo’s Hideaway Opens Tonight at Disney Springs

By Tom Bell | Published January 12, 2018 | Updated January 13, 2018

Enzo’s Hideaway, a new bar in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, opens to the public tonight. Enzo’s is tucked away underneath Maria & Enzo’s restaurant and is the epicenter of signature cocktails at Disney Springs. According to legend, the steam tunnels that house Enzo’s Hideaway were home to a speakeasy during prohibition. Graffiti from … Enzo’s Hideaway Opens Tonight at Disney Springs

Mouseketeer Doreen Tracey Dies at Age 74

By Tom Bell | Published January 12, 2018

One of the original Mouseketeers from The Mickey Mouse Club has passed away. Doreen Tracey appeared on the show during its entire 1955-1959 run. Doreen passed away on Wednesday after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 74. Tommy Cole, one of Doreen’s fellow Mouseketeers reminisced, “Our Dodo, as we lovingly nicknamed her, always had … Mouseketeer Doreen Tracey Dies at Age 74

Minnie Mouse to Receive Her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 22

By Tom Bell | Published January 11, 2018

Last June, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced their Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2018, including new stars for Minnie Mouse, Mark Hamill, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Zoe Saldana, and more. The stars are presented throughout the year, usually with just 10 days notice. The Chamber has confirmed that Minnie Mouse will receive the 2,627th star … Minnie Mouse to Receive Her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 22

Disneyland’s Star Wars Launch Bay Adds Piece of Galaxy’s Edge Model

By Tom Bell | Published January 11, 2018

The Star Wars Launch Bay at Disneyland Park recently added a piece of the model for the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy Edge land that is currently under construction. The full model was presented at last summer’s D23 Expo, and another piece has been on display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for several months. In addition, while … Disneyland’s Star Wars Launch Bay Adds Piece of Galaxy’s Edge Model

D23 Releases 2018 List of Member Discounts

By Tom Bell | Published January 11, 2018

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has released a list of discounts for its Members that are available at Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Resort, online and more. Most discounts are only available to D23 Gold Members, however Fantagraphics.com is offering 20% off classic comics to all D23 Members now through December 31, 2018. The … D23 Releases 2018 List of Member Discounts

New Annual Passholder Refillable Popcorn Buckets Now Available at Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published January 11, 2018 | Updated January 13, 2018

The Disneyland Resort has released two new Annual Passholder refillable popcorn buckets. The Disneyland Park bucket features Donald Duck and Sleeping Beauty Castle, plus other Disneyland icons, while the Disney California Adventure bucket includes Goofy, the Carthay Circle theatre and more. The buckets are available at select popcorn stands in each park now through February … New Annual Passholder Refillable Popcorn Buckets Now Available at Disneyland