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.

ABC is Bringing its Stars to the D23 Expo

By Tom Bell | Published June 22, 2017

ABC has released its D23 Expo plans, including a panel dedicated to Once Upon a Time, some fun & games, and several chances to meet stars from your favorite ABC shows. ABC stars that have been added to the autograph schedule for Talent Central on the D23 Expo show floor include: Michelle Stafford & Chloe … ABC is Bringing its Stars to the D23 Expo

Ron Howard will Complete Han Solo Movie After Directors Leave Project

By Tom Bell | Published June 22, 2017

After just a day or so of speculation as to who the new director would be, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Oscar winner Ron Howard has been named by LucasFilm as the new director of the still untitled Han Solo movie. Former directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller left the project earlier in the … Ron Howard will Complete Han Solo Movie After Directors Leave Project

New Disney Villain Stamps to be Released During D23 Expo

By Tom Bell | Published June 22, 2017 | Updated July 10, 2017

The United States Postal Service is releasing a new set of stamps featuring some of your favorite Disney Villains following a dedication ceremony to be held during this year’s D23 Expo. The Forever stamps are being issued in sheets of 20 and feature the Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), Honest John (Pinocchio), … New Disney Villain Stamps to be Released During D23 Expo

Disney Store Adds Exclusive Merchandise for Their D23 Expo Shop

By Tom Bell | Published June 20, 2017

The Disney Store has released a look at some of the exclusive merchandise that will be available at the upcoming D23 Expo. The Disney Store’s 5,000 square foot shop on the show floor will include the launch of new collections, several limited-edition sets, and some never-before-seen items. The Disney Designer Collection of dolls introduces three … Disney Store Adds Exclusive Merchandise for Their D23 Expo Shop

A Photo Tour of the Newly Reopened Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published June 16, 2017

Thanks to DIS Unplugged listener Allison Henry, we have some pictures from the newly reopened Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland Park. The rafts to the island began running again this morning after being closed at the beginning of 2016 when construction began on the upcoming Star Wars themed land. Here are some … A Photo Tour of the Newly Reopened Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland

Celebrate 5 Years of Cars Land with Artist Showcases

By Tom Bell | Published June 16, 2017 | Updated June 19, 2017

Disney California Adventure is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Cars Land with two Artist Showcases featuring popular Disney artists. This Saturday, June 17th, Ramone’s House of Body Art will host Jerrod Maruyama and Joey Chou from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Maruyama’s featured piece is “Cutest Little Town in Carburetor County” (below left) and Chou is featuring … Celebrate 5 Years of Cars Land with Artist Showcases

Celebrate Father’s Day at Downtown Disney

By Tom Bell | Published June 15, 2017

The Downtown Disney merchants at the Disneyland Resort have some suggestions and specials to help Dad celebrate Father’s Day. Since the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost is closed, maybe Dad would like to pick up a fedora at Chapel Hats and get 20% off June 16th-18th. If Dad and kid want to play together, maybe they … Celebrate Father’s Day at Downtown Disney

Disney Consumer Products Shares Their D23 Expo Plans

By Tom Bell | Published June 15, 2017

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media division (DCPI) has released information on some exciting new presentations set to take place during this year’s D23 Expo. The D23 Expo will take place July 14 – 16, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Throughout the Expo, guests can visit the DCPI pavilion on the show floor and … Disney Consumer Products Shares Their D23 Expo Plans

Disneyland Announces Opening Dates for Fantasmic and Rivers of America

By Tom Bell | Published June 15, 2017 | Updated June 19, 2017

The Disneyland Resort has finally confirmed opening dates for Disneyland Park’s Rivers of America attractions, including Fantasmic! and the Disneyland Railroad. The area closed at the beginning of 2016 as construction began on the new Star Wars themed land. The first to open will be the Rafts to Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, which … Disneyland Announces Opening Dates for Fantasmic and Rivers of America

Aulani to Introduce Gelatoni Merchandise

By Tom Bell | Published June 13, 2017

This week, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, will become the first and only Disney Resort in the United States to offer Gelatoni merchandise! Gelatoni, a very cool and artistic cat, is a friend of Duffy the Disney Bear and his best friend ShellieMay. Besides Gelatoni plush, guests will be able to choose from several … Aulani to Introduce Gelatoni Merchandise