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.



Preview of “Pete’s Dragon” coming to Disney Parks

Beginning July 1, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World and Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort can check out a 10-minute preview of the upcoming Disney feature film, “Pete’s Dragon.” The sneak peak at Hollywood Studios will be shown as the finale of the One Man’s Dream attraction. At California Adventure’s Preview of “Pete’s Dragon” coming to Disney Parks

Disneyland Forever fireworks to end after Diamond Celebration?

Rumors are starting to swirl that “Disneyland Forever” fireworks go away when Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration ends in September. While “Remember…Dreams Come True” fireworks that were part of Disneyland’s 50th celebration lasted nearly 10 years, budgetary concerns could be forcing a change this time around. Speculation is that a small show, such as “Fantasy in the Disneyland Forever fireworks to end after Diamond Celebration?

Disneyland testing interactive droid?

Recently, the website DAPS Magic posted a video showing a new droid rolling around the Star Wars Launch Bay at Disneyland Park. The droid, who they call Jake, appeared to be interacting with wall panels in the Cantina area. Other fan sites are speculating that Disney could be testing the technology for the Star Wars Disneyland testing interactive droid?

California Adventure to celebrate the opening of Shanghai Disneyland

The official opening of the new Shanghai Disney Resort is June 16, 2016 and Disney California Adventure plans to celebrate! Hollywood Land will be the home to a colorful celebration featuring performances by local community groups.  Guests will also be able to meet Disney characters Mulan and Mushu. Asian-inspired food items, such as pork bao, California Adventure to celebrate the opening of Shanghai Disneyland

Disneyland announces Downtown Disney’s summer entertainment lineup

The Disneyland Resort has announced a slate of entertainment for the summer that will have guests experiencing a different theme nearly every night of the week. Dancing will be the theme for the weekends, as a variety of big band, swing, rockabilly and ’80s groups take the Downtown Disney stage each night. Monday nights will Disneyland announces Downtown Disney’s summer entertainment lineup

Jammin’ on the Backlot at California Adventure

In the midst of Frozen fever last weekend, Disney California Adventure quietly opened a replacement for the popular Mad T Party. Jammin’ on the Backlot uses the same stage as Mad T Party (and the seasonal Food & Wine Festival), but features more family-friendly entertainment, including a DJ playing “upbeat music”, Disney trivia and face Jammin’ on the Backlot at California Adventure

Frozen-Live at the Hyperion premieres at California Adventure

Thursday evening, Frozen-Live at the Hyperion, Disney California Adventure‘s new musical, premiered for the media. The musical follows the entire story of the popular Disney film in a 60+ minute show that features elaborate sets, costumes and special effects, including a huge new video wall. The cast of 24 includes all the popular characters brought Frozen-Live at the Hyperion premieres at California Adventure