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.

No More Camping Out For a Disneyland Parade?

By Tom Bell | Published March 1, 2017

According to several sources, yesterday the Disneyland Resort implemented a new operational procedure meant to keep guests from “camping out” for parades at Disneyland Park. Previously, many guests would lay down their blankets and grab their front-row spot on the curb several hours before a parade would even begin, causing crowded walkways along Main Street. … No More Camping Out For a Disneyland Parade?

New Breakfast Menu at Steakhouse 55

By Tom Bell | Published February 24, 2017

After Chef Marcel St. Pierre took over the kitchen at Steakhouse 55 a few years ago, he soon added his signature touches to the dinner menu. Now, Chef Marcel has made some updates to the breakfast menu at the classic Disneyland Hotel eatery. New items include the Pork Belly Chilaquiles, which is corn tortilla chips … New Breakfast Menu at Steakhouse 55

Menus Released for Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival

By Tom Bell | Published February 23, 2017

The Disneyland Resort has released the menus for the Marketplaces coming to this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.  This year’s festival will be nearly twice the size of last year, with 13 booths…up from 8, plus a great new menu at Paradise Garden Grill. Here’s what you’ll find when Food & Wine … Menus Released for Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival

Disney World Firefighters and Reedy Creek Improvement District Agree on Contract

By Tom Bell | Published February 22, 2017

After over two years of negotiations, the Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Reedy Creek Firefighters Association, the union representing Walt Disney World area firefighters, may have finally reached an agreement. John Classe, District Administrator for Reedy Creek, made the announcement at today’s board meeting but added no other details. Firefighters Association president Tim Stromsnes … Disney World Firefighters and Reedy Creek Improvement District Agree on Contract

New Merchandise for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend

By Tom Bell | Published February 22, 2017

Runners participating in this weekend’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort will have a chance to pick up merchandise inspired by Belle, Cinderella, Aurora and many other Disney Princesses. For the Princess Half Marathon, much of the merchandise (and the race medal) is inspired by the animated classic Beauty and the … New Merchandise for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend

runDisney Adds PIXAR Theme to This Year’s Disneyland Half Marathon

By Tom Bell | Published February 21, 2017

runDisney has revealed that the races for this year’s Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will be themed to some of your favorite Disney-PIXAR movies! The themes include Toy Story for the Disneyland Half Marathon, Monsters University for the Disneyland 10K, and The Incredibles for The Disneyland 5K.  The Kids Races will feature an Up theme. The … runDisney Adds PIXAR Theme to This Year’s Disneyland Half Marathon

SeaWorld to Report Lower Revenue and Attendance for 2016

By Tom Bell | Published February 21, 2017

In advance of next week’s full earnings report, SeaWorld Entertainment has provided estimates of their 2016 revenue and attendance.  SeaWorld is looking at refinancing some of their debt and needed to releases some figures early. Revenues are expected to total $1.344 billion, which is down from $1.37 billion in 2015.  The total number of visitors … SeaWorld to Report Lower Revenue and Attendance for 2016

Pose With an Oscar Statuette at Hollywood Studios!

By Tom Bell | Published February 20, 2017

In celebration of the upcoming Academy Awards, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can now practice their acceptance speeches while they pose with an actual Oscar statuette. The photo opportunity can be found inside One Man’s Dream during regular park hours.  Guests can pose for the paparazzi now through Oscar night, Sunday, February 26, 2017.   … Pose With an Oscar Statuette at Hollywood Studios!

Disneyland Files Permit for New Cupola on Pirates Building for Fantasmic

By Tom Bell | Published February 17, 2017

The Disneyland Resort files a lot of permits with the City of Anaheim and most of them are pretty standard, but a new one posted by Matthew Gottula on Twitter is interesting and raises some new questions. The permit is for a 56 square foot cupola to be installed on the roof of the Pirates … Disneyland Files Permit for New Cupola on Pirates Building for Fantasmic

Big Changes Coming to Coronado Springs Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort

By Tom Bell | Published February 16, 2017

Walt Disney World has announced plans for some major expansion and updates at two of its popular themed resorts! At Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney is building a new 15-story tower, with 500 suites and concierge level rooms. Current rooms will also get a refresh as will the landscaping around the resort, which will be … Big Changes Coming to Coronado Springs Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort