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.

Once exclusive Disneyland restaurant now open for reservations

By Tom Bell | Published January 26, 2017

21 Royal Street, an opulent restaurant in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square that was once only open to Club 33 members and the elite, is now booking reservations for anyone who can afford it. The restaurant opened in September of 2015 and is located above Pirates of the Caribbean, between the Dream Suite and Club 33, … Once exclusive Disneyland restaurant now open for reservations

Disneyland AP Days return February 10

By Tom Bell | Published January 25, 2017

Beginning February 10, 2017, Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can once again take part in AP Days! This time around, AP Days takes place in Disneyland Park to celebrate the retro fun that the Main Street Electrical Parade is bringing to the Park. The Welcome Center will be located in Tomorrowland’s old Starcade building and will … Disneyland AP Days return February 10

Personal Shopper service now available at Disney Springs

By Tom Bell | Published January 24, 2017

With the recent influx of new stores, Disney Springs at Walt Disney World has become a great place to shop for both familiar names and some harder-to-find brands. However, if you have a hard time telling your Anthropologie from your UNIQLO, a personal shopper could be just what you need. The good news is that … Personal Shopper service now available at Disney Springs

Update: Planet Hollywood Observatory is now taking reservations

By Tom Bell | Published January 24, 2017

After several delays, it appears that the Planet Hollywood Observatory in Disney Springs is now taking reservations and has an opening date. Reservations opened on January 24, 2017 and the first available reservation is for February 1st, 2017. The updated restaurant was originally set to open in June 2016, but that date was pushed back … Update: Planet Hollywood Observatory is now taking reservations

Rogue One’s box office numbers reach $1 billion

By Tom Bell | Published January 23, 2017

After earning another $16 million over the weekend, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story became the 28th film to earn more than $1 billion at the box office worldwide. Disney has had a big year at the box office office.  In addition to Rogue One, three more of their 2016 releases have reached $1 billion: … Rogue One’s box office numbers reach $1 billion

My favorite foods from Lunar New Year at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published January 23, 2017

This weekend was the kick-off of the 17-day Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure. This year they’ve included 3 new Marketplaces featuring food from different areas of Asia, and I felt it was my duty to try as many as possible and share my thoughts with you. The Marketplaces begin in front of … My favorite foods from Lunar New Year at California Adventure

Rains hold out for the Main Street Electrical Parade’s return to Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published January 20, 2017

The threat of rain was on the minds of fans and Disneyland executives all week, but the weather cooperated, and the Main Street Electrical Parade returned to Disneyland last night to cheers! Just a few thousand fans who ponied up for the $95 premier event, plus invited media, lined the parade route; and the giant … Rains hold out for the Main Street Electrical Parade’s return to Disneyland

Food options for Lunar New Year at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published January 18, 2017

The Disneyland Resort has released some of the new Asian-inspired menus for the Marketplaces that are coming to Disney California Adventure for this year’s Lunar New Year Celebration. This year’s celebration begins January 20, 2017 and is bigger that ever, including three new Marketplaces and a full Asian menu at Paradise Garden Grill. Korea Marketplace … Food options for Lunar New Year at California Adventure

New merchandise for the Main Street Electrical Parade’s return to Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published January 18, 2017

The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade to Disneyland Park on January 20, 2017 with some exciting new merchandise! There are t-shirts for the whole family featuring floats from the classic parade, including the Main Street Electrical Parade drum and Elliott from Pete’s Dragon. Kids (and grown-ups) will enjoy … New merchandise for the Main Street Electrical Parade’s return to Disneyland

Lunar New Year merchandise coming to California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published January 12, 2017

The Disneyland Resort has released a sneak peak at some of the merchandise that will be available for Lunar New Year. Festivities themed to Lunar New Year, which is traditionally celebrated within Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures, will take place in Disney California Adventure from January 20th to February 5th. Guests will be able to … Lunar New Year merchandise coming to California Adventure