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.



Shanghai Disneyland Vice President Gives Tour of New Safety Measures

Andrew Bolstein, Senior Vice President of Operations for Shanghai Disneyland, recently led media through the theme park, which will reopen to the public on May 11th. Bolstein discussed the screening process to get into the park, viewing areas for shows, attraction queues, and ride vehicles, plus dining locations and stores. < In some areas there Shanghai Disneyland Vice President Gives Tour of New Safety Measures

Walt Disney World No Longer Allowing Dining and Event Reservations for June

As of this morning, the Walt Disney World Resort website is no longer accepting dining reservations for June dates, with the exception of some locations in Disney Springs. Also unavailable are tickets for after hours events, dessert parties, and special experiences like Savi’s Workshop through the end of June. With Disney Springs reopening on May Walt Disney World No Longer Allowing Dining and Event Reservations for June

Walt Disney World Resort Only Accepting Hotel Reservations for Arrival July 1 or Later

The Walt Disney World Resort updated its website on Friday and is now only accepting hotel reservations for arrival dates of July 1 or later. Previously, the resort was allowing guests to book vacations for a June arrival. The “travel information” page on the Walt Disney World website that contains timely information regarding COVID-19 related Walt Disney World Resort Only Accepting Hotel Reservations for Arrival July 1 or Later

Latest Walt Disney World Update Mentions Limited Availability and Closures When Resort Reopens

Along with the announcement of a phased reopening at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World has also provided updated information about what guests may expect when the rest of the resort reopens, including modifications, limited availability and closures. Upon reopening, theme parks, Disney Resort hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences and other offerings may be modified and will Latest Walt Disney World Update Mentions Limited Availability and Closures When Resort Reopens

Disney Springs to Reopen May 20 with Limited Capacity and Operating Hours

UPDATE 5/16/20: The following Disney Springs shopping and dining locations will reopen on May 27th: World of Disney Marketplace Co-Op D-Luxe Burger UPDATE 5/15/20: The following additional Disney Springs restaurants have announced that they will also be reopening on May 20th: Blaze Fast-Fired Pizza The BOATHOUSE Chicken Guy! Earl of Sandwich Frontera Cocina Planet Hollywood Disney Springs to Reopen May 20 with Limited Capacity and Operating Hours

Crews Return to Perform “Essential Work” on Disneyland Resort Construction Projects

According to the Orange County Register, the Disneyland Resort has brought in a limited number of construction crews to perform work related to the Avengers Campus and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway projects. Disney Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy shared during this week’s earnings report that Disney has paused most construction projects. Cast Members, Imagineers, Crews Return to Perform “Essential Work” on Disneyland Resort Construction Projects

Latest Van Eaton Galleries Auction Includes Disney Parks and Movie Memorabilia

The latest auction from the Van Eaton Galleries features over 800 items focusing on theme park and movie memorabilia. While auctions in the past have focused on Disney, the “Popular Culture and Disneyland” auction features items from a wide range of movie studios and items from both Disney and Universal theme parks. You can check Latest Van Eaton Galleries Auction Includes Disney Parks and Movie Memorabilia

Walt Disney World Donates Fabric to Make Face Coverings For Local Healthcare Workers

The costuming department at Walt Disney World has found a way to help the Central Florida community by donating over 400 yards of fabric that will be used to make face coverings for healthcare workers. Despite the suspension of their performances, the wardrobe department at the Orlando Ballet has kept busy sewing the face coverings. Walt Disney World Donates Fabric to Make Face Coverings For Local Healthcare Workers

Disneyland Resort Hotel Reservations Now Showing July 1 as Earliest Arrival Date

While there has been no official update from the Disneyland Resort, there was a change to their online hotel reservations systems today with arrivals now only being allowed for July 1st or later. Previously, reservations were available for June 1st and beyond. The last official update from the Disneyland Resort was on April 16th included Disneyland Resort Hotel Reservations Now Showing July 1 as Earliest Arrival Date

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Chefs Share Recipe for Tonga Toast

Since 1971, one of the highlights of a visit to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been a breakfast of Tonga Toast, and now Disney chefs are helping you make it at home. The banana-stuffed and deep-fried goodness, which is currently served at both Kona Cafe and Capt. Cook’s, will be the perfect treat for Mother’s Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Chefs Share Recipe for Tonga Toast