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 Announces New Craft Burger Restaurant Coming to Downtown Disney

By Tom Bell | Published November 15, 2017

The Disneyland Resort has announced that the award-winning Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer will be coming to Downtown Disney next year. The new restaurant will be located across from Catal and the Uva Bar. The eatery will include indoor and outdoor seating featuring an atmosphere “reminiscent of a classic American luncheonette, but with a distinctly … Disneyland Announces New Craft Burger Restaurant Coming to Downtown Disney

Disney Releases Look at New Star Tours Destination and Hints at More

By Tom Bell | Published November 14, 2017

Last month, Disney announced that a new scene inspired by the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi would be added to Star Tours at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park. Now, the Disney Parks Blog is giving guests a peek at what they’ll experience when the new scene debuts on November 17th. During your … Disney Releases Look at New Star Tours Destination and Hints at More

Disney Magic Makes a Change to Upcoming Eastern Caribbean Cruise

By Tom Bell | Published November 14, 2017

Last month, Disney Cruise Line made a small adjustment to the Disney Magic‘s December 1st 5-night sailing out of San Juan, giving guests more time to arrive in the port by delaying the all-aboard time. Now, the ship is making another change and will be skipping its stop in Tortola. Tortola is one of the … Disney Magic Makes a Change to Upcoming Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Holiday Foods Around the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published November 13, 2017

In addition to the great options at the Festive Foods Marketplace at Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays, there are a number of fun treats and holiday foods now available around the Disneyland Resort. There is no shortage of Gingerbread Man Cookies, as they’re available at Disneyland Park‘s Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Market House, Red … Holiday Foods Around the Disneyland Resort

New Merchandise for Festival of Holidays at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published November 10, 2017

This morning, Festival of Holidays opened at Disney California Adventure featuring food and entertainment from around the world, and new merchandise celebrating the event has appeared at several locations throughout the park. Here’s a sample: Baseball t-shirt $34.99 T-shirt hoodie $36.99 Pin $15.99 Ladies t-shirt $29.99 Coffee mug $14.99 Dessert plate $16.99 Hat $24.99 Festival of Holidays continues … New Merchandise for Festival of Holidays at California Adventure

Director Rian Johnson Tapped to Create New Star Wars Trilogy

By Tom Bell | Published November 9, 2017 | Updated November 10, 2017

In a conference call for investors today, Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger announced that Star Wars: The Last Jedi writer-director Rian Johnson would create a new Star Wars trilogy. The new trilogy will expand from the original nine episode story arc into “a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before … Director Rian Johnson Tapped to Create New Star Wars Trilogy

Disneyland Makes Another Slight Change to Downtown Disney Parking Rules

By Tom Bell | Published November 9, 2017

Back in August, the Disneyland Resort changed their parking policy at their Downtown Disney parking lot, eliminating all free parking without a purchase of some kind. This week, Disneyland adjusted the policy a bit by increasing the number of free hours guests will receive. The updated policy provides 3 hours of free parking (up from … Disneyland Makes Another Slight Change to Downtown Disney Parking Rules

Smokejumpers Grill at California Adventure Updates Its Menu

By Tom Bell | Published November 9, 2017

Smokejumpers Grill at Disney California Adventure has updated its menu, adding a new vegetarian option, updating its chili recipe, and upgrading its chicken nuggets. The new Campfire Chili is a bison-black bean chili which, along with the new Bear Paw Slaw, is offered on many of the restaurants sandwiches and burgers. You can also get … Smokejumpers Grill at California Adventure Updates Its Menu

Holiday Treats for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

By Tom Bell | Published November 8, 2017

If you are heading to this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, go on an empty stomach because the Walt Disney World chefs have come up with some tempting treats for the holidays. You’ll find two different Yule Logs during the party. The first at the Main Street Bakery is filled … Holiday Treats for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Celebrate November with Special Menu Items at Disney Parks

By Tom Bell | Published November 7, 2017

If you are heading in the Disney Parks on either coast this month, you’ll find some special items on the menus celebrating fall and the Thanksgiving holiday at both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. For a special Thanksgiving lunch or dinner in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, head to Pecos Bill’s … Celebrate November with Special Menu Items at Disney Parks