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.

Exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

By Tom Bell | Published November 6, 2017

Every year during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, fans of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom can pick up a special game card that is only available on party nights. The year’s card is “Rover’s Christmas Carousel of Progress,” featuring the trusty canine companion from the classic attraction. Guests can pick up the exclusive card at … Exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Final ‘Coco’ Trailer Released as Tickets Go On Sale

By Tom Bell | Published November 6, 2017

In honor of the first day of ticket sales for the upcoming film, Disney-Pixar has released the final trailer for Coco. Coco, features an all Latino cast (plus John Ratzenberger) and is centered around the culture’s Dia De Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, celebration. Young Miguel dreams of becoming a musician like … Final ‘Coco’ Trailer Released as Tickets Go On Sale

Permit Shows a New Thor ‘Encounter’ Coming to California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published November 6, 2017

With last weekend’s box office success of Thor: Ragnarok, it’s no surprise that the Disneyland Resort wants to increase the character’s presence in the Parks. During the last month or so, Thor has randomly appeared in California Adventure as a walk-around character, but a new permit filed with the City of Anaheim indicates that both … Permit Shows a New Thor ‘Encounter’ Coming to California Adventure

Menus for Festival of Holidays Food Marketplaces at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published November 3, 2017 | Updated November 13, 2017

Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure begins November 10th as part of the holiday season  at the Disneyland Resort. This year’s Festive Foods Marketplaces will feature over a dozen different places to enjoy holiday comfort food from around the world.  Here are the menus: Chips, Breads & Holiday Spreads Chicken Liver Pate on Toast … Menus for Festival of Holidays Food Marketplaces at California Adventure

Disney Cruise Line Adds Reserved Character Meets for Star Wars Day at Sea

By Tom Bell | Published November 3, 2017

Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy beginning in January and this time around, Disney Cruise Line guests will be able to lock in a spot to meet their favorite characters before they even board. As cruise guests book their excursions and adult dining reservations as part of their online check-in process, … Disney Cruise Line Adds Reserved Character Meets for Star Wars Day at Sea

Disneyland Confirms Holiday Overlays for Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters

By Tom Bell | Published November 3, 2017

Last year, Disney California Adventure quietly added a couple of holidays tunes to the rotation at Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters in Cars Land. This year, both Luigi and Mater’s attractions will get the full holiday treatment! Beginning November 10th, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters will become Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree turns into Mater’s … Disneyland Confirms Holiday Overlays for Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters

Disneyland Confirms More Details of Pixar Pier

By Tom Bell | Published November 2, 2017

The Disneyland Resort has confirmed a few more details of the Paradise Pier reboot that will permanently transform the area into Pixar Pier, featuring several neighborhoods themed to different Pixar films. Beginning January 8th, California Screamin’ will close to begin a makeover to the Incredicoaster, which will anchor a neighborhood themed to The Incredibles. The … Disneyland Confirms More Details of Pixar Pier

Choza de Margarita Coming Soon to Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion

By Tom Bell | Published November 1, 2017

Choza de Margarita, a new outdoor bar in the shadow of the pyramid at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot will be opening soon! The new walk-up location, whose name, “choza,” comes from the Spanish work for “hut”, will be serving authentic Mexican beverages and street food. The beverage menu includes three hand-crafted margaritas: The Acan … Choza de Margarita Coming Soon to Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion

Disney Wonder Cast Member Charged with Embezzlement

By Tom Bell | Published October 31, 2017

Last week, federal agents arrested a Disney Cruise Line cast member for embezzling more than $275,000 from the Walt Disney Company. Renan Dias da Rocha Gomes, who for the last two years has worked in a retail store aboard the Disney Wonder, was taken into custody on Friday when the ship returned to San Diego … Disney Wonder Cast Member Charged with Embezzlement

runDisney Releases 2018-2019 Event Calendar

By Tom Bell | Published October 30, 2017 | Updated October 31, 2017

Today, runDisney extended it’s calendar, announcing more of its 2018 and some of its 2019 events. The new races announced include: 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend November 1-4, 2018 (on sale March 13, 2018) 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend January 9-13, 2019 (on sale April 17, 2018) 2019 Disney Princes Half … runDisney Releases 2018-2019 Event Calendar