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.

Mother’s Day Dining at the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published May 2, 2017

The Disneyland Resort has added some special menu items to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 14th. At Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure, the kitchen will be serving a special Carthay Benedict, featuring two poached eggs on grilled petite filet mignon medallions with country cornbread, ranchero black beans, and poblano chili hollandaise. This special … Mother’s Day Dining at the Disneyland Resort

Disney Wonder is First Cruise Ship to Cross the Panama Canal Using New Locks

By Tom Bell | Published May 1, 2017

This weekend, the Disney Wonder became the first cruise ship to pass through the Panama Canal using a new set of locks. The new path has doubled the capacity and allowed for larger ships to travel the canal. The Wonder is on a 14-night voyage from the Port Canaveral, Florida to San Diego, California, for … Disney Wonder is First Cruise Ship to Cross the Panama Canal Using New Locks

New Celebration Cakes Coming to Walt Disney World

By Tom Bell | Published April 28, 2017

Walt Disney World has released a look at a new dessert that will be coming to table-service dining locations throughout the resort. The new Mickey Mouse celebration cakes will be available to order beginning May 17th at Disney owned-and-operated sit-down restaurants. The Mickey-shaped cakes are available in chocolate or white chocolate and can be customized … New Celebration Cakes Coming to Walt Disney World

Disneyland Adds Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience

By Tom Bell | Published April 27, 2017 | Updated May 3, 2017

Disneyland Park has just released information on a new lounge area called the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience which opens May 26th! Guests who book the experience will have access to the lounge from 8pm to 10pm, but can come and go as they please.  Each guest will receive a boxed treat plus a non-alcoholic beverage. … Disneyland Adds Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience

Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds Adds Fastpass

By Tom Bell | Published April 27, 2017

The Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park opened today a bit ahead of schedule and, as expected, the attraction now offers Fastpass. Disney announced earlier in the year that both Matterhorn Bobsleds at Toy Story Midway Mania would be receiving Fastpass ahead of the upcoming Disney MaxPass service coming online. The Fastpass distribution is currently at … Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds Adds Fastpass

Sneak Peak at Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT!

By Tom Bell | Published April 26, 2017

Tuesday, The DIS was lucky enough to get a “hard hat” tour at Disney California Adventure of the construction site where Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is being transformed into Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT!. We weren’t able to take pictures, but we got to take a peak inside and were given some “inside information” … Sneak Peak at Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT!

Castle Holiday Shoppe Opens at Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published April 25, 2017

When the Castle Heraldry Shoppe closed late last year at Disneyland Park, there was much speculation by fans as to what would be replacing it. Many fans figured that the space would be used for a meet & greet or to extend the lengthy queue for Peter Pan’s Flight. While either of those things may … Castle Holiday Shoppe Opens at Disneyland

Merchandise Released for this Weekend’s Star Wars Half Marathon

By Tom Bell | Published April 20, 2017

The Star Wars Half Marathon-The Dark Side weekend began today at the Walt Disney World Resort and as with any good Disney event, runDisney has released some commemorative merchandise for the occasion. Special merchandise for the weekend includes favorites like shirts, hats, magnets, ornaments, and pins made to look like race medals. Some of this … Merchandise Released for this Weekend’s Star Wars Half Marathon

Guests Begin to Experience the New Rooms at the Grand Californian

By Tom Bell | Published April 19, 2017

The renovations are still in full-swing at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort, but the first phase of the updated hotel rooms are complete and ready for guests. Last month, the Disney Parks Blog gave us a sneak-peak at the rooms, but now that some of the rooms are finished, they … Guests Begin to Experience the New Rooms at the Grand Californian

Walt Disney Archives to Host Pirates-Themed Exhibit at D23 Expo

By Tom Bell | Published April 18, 2017

One of the highlights of each D23 Expo is the exhibit that the Walt Disney Archives puts together from its massive catalogue of memorabilia and props from Disney theme parks and films. At the 2015 Expo, the exhibit centered around the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland, but for this year’s Expo, the Archives is tightening the … Walt Disney Archives to Host Pirates-Themed Exhibit at D23 Expo