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.

Disneyland Now Selling Fidget Spinners

By Tom Bell | Published June 6, 2017

It appears that the Disneyland Resort has joined in the latest craze and is now selling fidget spinners. We hear that the light-up spinners are available in black or white and feature Mickey, Minnie or Stitch. The cost of the spinners is $11.99 and they are available at a few stores throughout the resort, including … Disneyland Now Selling Fidget Spinners

Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Release More D23 Expo Plans

By Tom Bell | Published June 6, 2017

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have released more plans for this year’s D23 Expo to be held this July at the Anaheim Convention Center. The main event, which was announced previously, is Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films. The presentation will be hosted by chief creative officer John Lasseter … Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Release More D23 Expo Plans

Apple Watch Upgrade Includes New Toy Story Faces

By Tom Bell | Published June 5, 2017

At today’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced upgrades to its popular Apple Watch that include even more Disney characters. The new watchOS 4 will include Toy Story characters Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear faces, adding to the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse faces that are already available. The new operating system will be available … Apple Watch Upgrade Includes New Toy Story Faces

Eating Your Way Through the Summer of Heroes at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published May 25, 2017

The Summer of Heroes begins this weekend at Disney California Adventure, and as with any good celebration, food will be a central element. There will be a bunch of different items for you to try as you wander around Hollywood Land waiting for your FastPass for Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT! or watching Black-Widow drive … Eating Your Way Through the Summer of Heroes at California Adventure

My Thoughts About Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

By Tom Bell | Published May 25, 2017

This article contains spoilers about the new Disney California Adventure attraction Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT!. Let me start with the disclaimers: Disclaimer #1-up until a month ago, I hadn’t seen Guardians of the Galaxy….the first one…and I still haven’t seen Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. That said…[spoiler alert] I really enjoyed this attraction. … My Thoughts About Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

Shopping the Collector’s Warehouse at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published May 25, 2017

Every good museum, art gallery…or theme park attraction…should have a gift shop, and the Collector’s Fortress is no different. Your tour of the Collector’s Fortress ends in the Collector’s Warehouse, where Taneleer Tivan (aka The Collector) and his staff are selling off some of his collection because, frankly, they’ve run out of room. Part of … Shopping the Collector’s Warehouse at California Adventure

A Tour of the Collector’s Fortress at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published May 25, 2017

This article contains spoilers and pictures from within the queue of the new Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction, but NO spoilers about the attraction itself. Taneleer Tivan, The Collector, has plopped his new fortress down at the edge of Disney California Adventure and invited guests in for a tour. As you enter the exterior … A Tour of the Collector’s Fortress at California Adventure

Disney Music Emporium Shares Their D23 Expo Plans

By Tom Bell | Published May 23, 2017 | Updated May 24, 2017

The Disney Music Emporium plans to celebrate its presence at the D23 Expo with the sounds of Disney music past and present, and give fans a chance to meet some of the creative forces behind that music. The Emporium’s pavilion on the Expo floor will feature album signings by composer Michael Giacchino (Rogue One: A … Disney Music Emporium Shares Their D23 Expo Plans

Springs Street Eats Bringing More Food Trucks to Disney Springs

By Tom Bell | Published May 22, 2017

Springs Street Eats, a new event highlighting eight different food trucks, is coming soon to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. The event will take place on the West Side near Cirque du Soleil on Friday, June 2nd from 4pm to 11pm and Saturday, June 3rd from 12noon to 11pm. Food trucks from around the … Springs Street Eats Bringing More Food Trucks to Disney Springs

Disneyland Park Reaches Capacity This Weekend

By Tom Bell | Published May 22, 2017

A beautiful weekend, a special event, and the end of a cheap ticket offer meant capacity crowds this weekend at Disneyland Park. By mid-afternoon on Saturday, Disneyland Park stopped admitting new guests and suggested that they visit Disney California Adventure instead. The restriction was in place over 5 hours. Saturday was one of many Grad … Disneyland Park Reaches Capacity This Weekend