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.

Rains in Tortola Force Another Itinerary Change for Disney Fantasy

By Tom Bell | Published August 13, 2017

Last week, the Disney Fantasy missed its stop in Cozumel due to risks posed by Hurricane Franklin, and now this week the ship will substitute a stop in St. Maarten for its scheduled visit to Tortola. Heavy and sometimes destructive rains in Tortola have damaged roads that are used to get passengers pack and forth … Rains in Tortola Force Another Itinerary Change for Disney Fantasy

Stitch’s Great Escape to Return to Seasonal Operation

By Tom Bell | Published August 13, 2017

After being open for the summer, Stitch’s Great Escape! at the Magic Kingdom will soon be returning to seasonal operation. The final day for the attraction this season will be August 19th. Watch for Stitch’s Great Escape! to return to Tomorrowland again soon!

Google Working on Street View of Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published August 11, 2017 | Updated August 14, 2017

The Orange County Register has confirmed that Google has begun collecting GPS data and photos to create a Street View of the Disneyland Resort. Google employees wearing backpacks fitted with 360-degree cameras have been spotted around the theme parks over the last week. Once the images and other data are collected, it will need to … Google Working on Street View of Disneyland

Vox Populi: Disneyland Fans React to New Downtown Disney Parking Policy

By Tom Bell | Published August 9, 2017

This week, the Disneyland Resort announced a change to the parking policy at the Downtown Disney lot that eliminates any free parking without a minimum purchase from one of the Downtown Disney merchants. Disneyland fans on DISboards.com have been discussing the new policy, and while many admit to taking part in the abuse of free … Vox Populi: Disneyland Fans React to New Downtown Disney Parking Policy

Walt Disney World Confirms Updated Mission: Space Won’t Feature Gary Sinise

By Tom Bell | Published August 9, 2017

On its official website, Walt Disney World has confirmed that Gary Sinise will no longer be part of the popular Epcot attraction Mission: Space when it returns from a “reimagining” on August 13th. According to Disney, “actress Gina Torres will brief you as you prepare for your mission aboard the X-2 Deep Space Shuttle at … Walt Disney World Confirms Updated Mission: Space Won’t Feature Gary Sinise

Disneyland Announces Changes to Downtown Disney Parking Policy

By Tom Bell | Published August 7, 2017

The Disneyland Resort is making some changes to the parking policy at its Downtown Disney parking lot. Previously, any guest could park in the lot free for up to 2 hours, but effective August 16, 2017, guests must make a purchase in Downtown Disney to receive ANY free parking. The new policy provides 2 hours … Disneyland Announces Changes to Downtown Disney Parking Policy

Walt Disney World Releases Details for PhotoPass Day

By Tom Bell | Published August 7, 2017

Earlier this summer, Walt Disney World announced that Disney Photo Pass Day would be returning on August 19th. Now, Disney has released details of the special opportunities that will be available around the resort on that day. Disney World also announced that they will be celebrating the Disney Princesses on PhotoPass Day in honor of … Walt Disney World Releases Details for PhotoPass Day

Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Disneyland’s Fantasmic! on August 9th

By Tom Bell | Published August 4, 2017 | Updated August 5, 2017

The Disney Parks Blog has announced that they will live stream Disneyland’s updated Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular next Wednesday, August 9th. Fantasmic! recently returned to Disneyland Park after being dark for more than a year. The updated show features new state-of-the art technology, new water screens, updated music, and some new Disney characters. Head to the … Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Disneyland’s Fantasmic! on August 9th

Special Main Street Electrical Parade-Themed Offers for Disneyland Passholders

By Tom Bell | Published August 4, 2017

With the end of the Main Street Electrical Parade in sight, Disneyland Park has come up with some special offers for its Annual Passholders. Deluxe or Southern California Annual Passholders who have blockout dates between now and when the parade ends its run on August 20th can purchase special one-day one-park blockout date tickets for … Special Main Street Electrical Parade-Themed Offers for Disneyland Passholders

Disneyland’s Cafe Orleans to Add Fantasmic! Dining Package

By Tom Bell | Published August 4, 2017

With a refurbishment scheduled soon for River Belle Terrace, Disneyland Park has made plans to add Fantasmic! Dining Packages to Cafe Orleans. Beginning September 5th and continuing through November 16th, Cafe Orleans will serve a three-course meal that includes access to a reserved viewing area for Fantasmic!. The regular menu will still be available for … Disneyland’s Cafe Orleans to Add Fantasmic! Dining Package