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.



Disney CEO Bob Chapek Addresses Reopening of Walt Disney World: The World is Ready to Get Back to Some Magic

Bob Chapek, CEO for The Walt Disney Company, chatted with Julia Boorstin of CNBC today following the announcement that Walt Disney World would begin a phased reopening of their theme parks on July 11th. Chapek, who spoke via telephone, addressed timing, capacity, trust, and profitability, adding that “the world is ready to get back to Disney CEO Bob Chapek Addresses Reopening of Walt Disney World: The World is Ready to Get Back to Some Magic

Walt Disney World Confirms It Will Present a Phased Theme Park Reopening Plan on May 27

Walt Disney World has confirmed that they will submit a proposal on May 27th to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force for a “phased reopening of the resort’s theme parks.” Both Disney and SeaWorld will present their plans to the Task Force beginning at 10:00am. Once approved, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings would send Walt Disney World Confirms It Will Present a Phased Theme Park Reopening Plan on May 27

California Says That Theme Parks Can Reopen When State Reaches Stage 3

According to recent information from the state of California, Disneyland and other theme parks are now part of Stage 3 of its roadmap for reopening the state. Theme parks were initially thought to be included in Stage 4, along with nightclubs, concert venues, and live sports. California is currently at Stage 2, with some counties California Says That Theme Parks Can Reopen When State Reaches Stage 3

NBA Confirms That They are in Talks to Finish Basketball Season at Walt Disney World

The NBA has issued a statement confirming that they are in discussions with Disney to finish up their interrupted basketball season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. The NBA suspended its current season on March 11th. The 255-acre ESPN complex has multiple arenas that could host several NBA Confirms That They are in Talks to Finish Basketball Season at Walt Disney World

Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020

The Disney Parks Blog has shared some downloadable digital backgrounds and craft projects to help celebrate the Class of 2020. First up is an animated background that grads can use on their favorite video conferencing platform. Next up are some printable signs to use for at-home or drive-by parades and celebrations. Families and friends can Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020

Recent Disneyland Resort Website Update Addresses Limited Availability and Closures When Parks Reopen

The Disneyland Resort updated their website this week to include information about what guests might expect when the resort reopens, including capacity issues and closures at attractions, restaurants, hotels, and more. The website also states that “park admission and offerings are not guaranteed.” The language is similar to an update to the Walt Disney World Recent Disneyland Resort Website Update Addresses Limited Availability and Closures When Parks Reopen

Disneyland Resort Extends Expiration Dates on Special Ticket Offers to December 2021

The Disneyland Resort has extended the expiration dates to December 2021 on two popular ticket offers for children and Southern California residents. Neither ticket is currently available for sale. Guests who purchased the promotional Southern California Resident Ticket now have until December 16, 2021 to use any remaining days. Blockout dates do apply for the Disneyland Resort Extends Expiration Dates on Special Ticket Offers to December 2021

TSA Shares New Airport Security Screening Procedures

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out new screening procedures over the next few weeks to airports across the country and wants travelers to be prepared. TSA Administrator David Pekoske said of the updates: In the interest of TSA frontline workers and traveler health, TSA is committed to making prudent changes to our screening TSA Shares New Airport Security Screening Procedures