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.



Typhoon Lagoon’s Weather Related Closure Extended Through Monday

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park was closed today due to anticipated cold weather and was scheduled to be closed tomorrow as well. Now, Disney has extended that closure even longer due to expected low temperatures. Typhoon Lagoon will now be closed through Monday, December 11th. The water park is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, December Typhoon Lagoon’s Weather Related Closure Extended Through Monday

A Look Inside the Updated Concierge Lounge at the Grand Californian

Over the last year, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort has received a major makeover, and one of the last pieces of the puzzle has finally been completed. The Veranda, once The Craftman’s Club, is now open on the sixth floor for concierge-level guests. While  much of the hotel is inspired A Look Inside the Updated Concierge Lounge at the Grand Californian

‘Olaf’s Frozen Adventure’ Coming to ABC Next Thursday

ABC Television Network has announced, via social media, that next Thursday, December 14th, The Wonderful World of Disney will present “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.” Until today, the short has been playing in theaters in front of Disney-Pixar’s Coco, but was removed after fans complained both about the length of the short and that it was paired ‘Olaf’s Frozen Adventure’ Coming to ABC Next Thursday

Closing Night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Now Sold Out

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom appear to be selling well as another night has been added to the “sold out” list: Friday, December 22nd. The party is being held select nights beginning November 9th, with December 22nd being the final night for the 21 night event. So far, 7 Closing Night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Now Sold Out

Mickey Mouse Ray-Bans Are Returning to Disney Parks

“Due guest demand,” Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses featuring a classic black and white Mickey Mouse pattern are returning to Sunglass Hut-sponsored locations at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. This design was released about a year ago, but quickly sold out. This time around the pattern will be the same, but the sunglasses will feature Mickey Mouse Ray-Bans Are Returning to Disney Parks

Twenty-First Century Fox CEO Suggested as Replacement for Iger During Purchase Talks

The potential purchase deal between The Walt Disney Company and Twenty-First Century Fox just got even more interesting as Fox CEO James Murdoch is now being mentioned as a possible successor to Disney CEO Bog Iger. Earlier today, it was reported that the two companies are moving closer to a deal, with an agreement possible Twenty-First Century Fox CEO Suggested as Replacement for Iger During Purchase Talks

Chris Hemsworth Hosts Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional

Typically, the Candlelight Processional and Ceremony narrator is one of the worst kept secrets at the Disneyland Resort each year. By about a week out, the information has leaked or the narrator has hinted about hosting it on social media. This year, however, the secret was kept and Saturday night at 5:30pm, the audience was Chris Hemsworth Hosts Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional