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.



Chef Mickey’s Unexpected Maintenance Causes Temporary Relocation

Walt Disney World has scheduled some unplanned maintenance for Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort causing a 2-week relocation. The buffet, along with Mickey Mouse and his friends, will move to the Contemporary’s convention center beginning July 28th and continuing through August 13th. All existing reservations will be honored at the temporary space and the Chef Mickey’s Unexpected Maintenance Causes Temporary Relocation

Disneyland Opens New Bengal Barbecue Seating Area and Stroller Parking

A couple of weeks ago, we told you about some changes that were coming to Adventureland in Disneyland Park to alleviate one of the worst bottlenecks in the Park. This morning, the new indoor seating area for Bengal Barbecue opened, along with new out-of-the-way stroller parking. What once was Tropical Imports fruit stand is now Disneyland Opens New Bengal Barbecue Seating Area and Stroller Parking

Disneyland Releases a Closer Look at Splitsville Luxury Lanes

Disneyland and the Disney Parks Blog have released more details about the Splitsville Luxury Lanes location that’s set to open in Downtown Disney this winter. The 40,000-square-foot multi-use space will feature floor-to-ceiling windows and will “fuse modern and retro elements.” The space will also includes a large patio overlooking Downtown Disney. Splitsville will include 20 Disneyland Releases a Closer Look at Splitsville Luxury Lanes

New Vera Bradley Collection Celebrates Alice in Wonderland

For the first time, Vera Bradley is offering a new collection of bags at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World that doesn’t center around Mickey or Minnie. The new “Painting the Roses Red” collection features characters from the 1951 animated classic Alice in Wonderland. The black, red and white color block pattern features the New Vera Bradley Collection Celebrates Alice in Wonderland

White Water Snacks Adds Artisan Pizzas

This week, White Water Snacks at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort began testing several new artisan pizzas created personally by Disneyland Executive Chef Andrew Sutton. According to Sutton, the new pizzas are $10 cheaper than those at Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria and contain higher quality ingredients. The 14-inch pizzas available White Water Snacks Adds Artisan Pizzas

Downtown Disney Summer Celebration Features the Spirit of Aloha

Once again this year, Dole Packaged Foods will be sponsoring a Summer Celebration throughout Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort, including entertainment on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and special food items at many of the popular restaurants. The Polynesian performers of Tupua will debut Saturday, July 1st , before beginning their regular Friday evening Downtown Disney Summer Celebration Features the Spirit of Aloha

Disneyland Releases Collectible Cards Celebrating the Rivers of America’s Return

Disneyland Park has released a set of six collectible cards celebrating the return of the attractions and shows surrounding the Rivers of America. Each card features a different attraction, its expected return date, and a fun fact about opening of that attraction. The cards are available at select locations in Frontierland, Adventureland, and Critter Country, Disneyland Releases Collectible Cards Celebrating the Rivers of America’s Return