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.



Helicopter Pilot Flies Over Closed Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Resort Hotels

Recently, helicopter pilot Micah Muzio, who last month did a flyover of Disneyland Park, got a chance to fly over a closed Disney California Adventure and the hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Muzio started with a pass over the Honda Center, which plays home to the Anaheim Ducks, then headed west over California Adventure (starting Helicopter Pilot Flies Over Closed Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Resort Hotels

New Leadership Team Announced for Disney Parks, Including Josh D’Amaro as Chairman

Bob Chapek, the Chief Executive Officer of the Walt Disney Company, announced today that Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro would be filling his former position as Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. The announcement came along with several others affecting both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell New Leadership Team Announced for Disney Parks, Including Josh D’Amaro as Chairman

Dapper Dans Celebrate ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ with Grim Grinning Ghosts

As part of the Disney Parks Blog’s ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ celebration, the Dapper Dans of Disneyland Park have gathered together again virtually to harmonize on “Grim Grinning Ghosts” from the Haunted Mansion. In case you missed them, here are some of the other songs that the Dapper Dans, from both coasts, have shared from their Dapper Dans Celebrate ‘Halfway 2 Halloween’ with Grim Grinning Ghosts

Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement With Largest Union on New Safety Measures

With some Disney Springs locations reopening starting May 20th, Walt Disney World has reached an agreement on new safety measures with the Service Trades Council Union that represents 43,000 workers, including a small number at Disney Springs. Disney has confirmed that an agreement was reached, but has not provided details. Union representatives, however, have shared Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement With Largest Union on New Safety Measures

Orlando International Airport Shares Travel Updates, Including Airline Face Mask Requirements

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) has shared several updates for travelers recently, including a look at new signage in the airport, changes to TSA’s liquids requirements, and a list of airlines currently requiring face coverings. According to a tweet from MCO today, the following airlines flying to and from the airport currently require face masks Orlando International Airport Shares Travel Updates, Including Airline Face Mask Requirements