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.

Changes Coming to Star Wars Tour at Hollywood Studios

By Tom Bell | Published August 4, 2017

Beginning October 1st, there will be some changes to the Star Wars Guided Tour that takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The tour will now take place in the morning and early afternoon. Guests wishing to catch Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular can return to a reserved viewing area later in the day, but the … Changes Coming to Star Wars Tour at Hollywood Studios

Our Thoughts About the Updated Fantasmic! at Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published July 22, 2017 | Updated July 23, 2017

Fantasmic! has returned to Disneyland Park, with updated effects, updated music, and some new Disney characters. Ryno, from our Orlando team, and I had a chance to check it out on the official opening night. While some of the updates were a nice change, others didn’t go over as well. The changes to the effects, … Our Thoughts About the Updated Fantasmic! at Disneyland

Special Offers on Disney Magic Halloween Sailings from New York

By Tom Bell | Published July 20, 2017

Disney Cruise Line is offering 20% off select cruises on the Disney Magic this fall that include Halloween on the High Seas. The cruises visit Canada, New England or the Bahamas, and a couple of the options even include Marvel Day at Sea. All of the discounts are on category VGT, which is a guaranteed … Special Offers on Disney Magic Halloween Sailings from New York

How to Use Disney MaxPass at the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published July 19, 2017 | Updated July 20, 2017

Today marks the debut of Disney MaxPass at the Disneyland Resort. The new service offers both digital FASTPASS service and Disney PhotoPass for one price. The cost for Disney MaxPass is $10 per person per day. Signature Plus and Premier Annual Passholders have MaxPass included, while other Annual Passholders can add MaxPass for $75. This … How to Use Disney MaxPass at the Disneyland Resort

Save up to 30% on Disneyland Resort Hotel Rooms With a New Summer Offer

By Tom Bell | Published July 19, 2017

Guests booking a stay at the Disneyland Resort this summer can save up to 30% on their rooms with a new discount! The savings are available select Sunday through Thursday nights August 6th through September 28. Guests staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa can save up to 30% on Premium Rooms and up … Save up to 30% on Disneyland Resort Hotel Rooms With a New Summer Offer

New Dia de los Muertos Experience Coming to California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published July 17, 2017

This fall, Disney California Adventure will be hosting a new Dia de los Muertos experience inspired by the upcoming Disney-Pixar animated feature Coco. The celebration will include musicians, dancers, and interactive activities featuring Mexican folk art, plus special food and decor. The immersive experience will begin September 15th and continue through November 2nd. Following Dia … New Dia de los Muertos Experience Coming to California Adventure

Halloween Time Expands to California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published July 17, 2017

In addition to Haul-O-Ween that was announced this weekend at the D23 Expo, Disney California Adventure is getting even more Halloween Time fun this year. Oogie Boogie from A Nightmare Before Christmas will loom over the entrance of California Adventure and thousand of bats will cover the night sky. On Buena Vista Street, guests will … Halloween Time Expands to California Adventure

Disneyland Releases Dates for Mickey’s Halloween Party

By Tom Bell | Published July 16, 2017

The Disneyland Resort has released dates and ticket prices for the 2017 Mickey’s Halloween Party to be held beginning September 20th at Disneyland Park. This year’s party dates are: September 20, 22, 25, 27, & 29 October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, & 31 Advance ticket pricing for Annual Passholders begins at … Disneyland Releases Dates for Mickey’s Halloween Party

BREAKING: Cars Land to Celebrate Haul-Oween

By Tom Bell | Published July 16, 2017

Today at the D23 Expo during the Parks and Resorts panel, a special Halloween overlay was announced for Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. Not only will the land be decorated…as only the residents of Radiator Springs can…but the residents will be in costume as well. Haul-oween will be coming to Cars Land this fall. … BREAKING: Cars Land to Celebrate Haul-Oween

BREAKING: Magic Kingdom’s Main Street to Get New Theater

By Tom Bell | Published July 16, 2017

Today at the D23 Expo, Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek announced that the Town Square Theater at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will be getting a new look. there would be a new theater in the Magic Kingdom. The new theater, based on the look of the Willis Wood theater in 1920s Kansas … BREAKING: Magic Kingdom’s Main Street to Get New Theater