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.



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

Epcot Performers Mariachi Cobre Share Their Voices (and Instruments) From Home

Following in the footsteps of the Dapper Dans and the Voices of Liberty, Epcot performers Mariachi Cobre have gathered virtually to share their beautiful music. The group, which plays at the Mexico Pavilion, recorded the classic, “Cielito Lindo.” While the name might not be familiar, the tune definitely is. Source: Disney Parks Blog

Chief Medical Officer Shares How Disney is Working to Keep Guests Safe When Parks Reopen

Following the announcement that Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening with controlled capacity on May 11, Disney Parks Chief Medical Office Dr. Pamela Hymel shared some of the plans and considerations that Disney is looking at ahead of the reopening of the domestic parks. Dr. Hymel said that they are evaluating new and enhanced safety measures, Chief Medical Officer Shares How Disney is Working to Keep Guests Safe When Parks Reopen

The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 2nd fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending March 31, 2020), showing revenue up 21%, but income down 37% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share decreased 63%. Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek said in a written statement: While the COVID-19 pandemic The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Man Faces Trespassing Charges After Being Found Camping on Walt Disney World’s Discovery Island

UPDATE 10/5/20: Richard McGuire has accepted a plea deal in the case listed below. According to court records, the deal was filed on September 30th and is now showing that the case is closed. McGuire entered a “no contest” plea in addition to the trespassing charge not showing up as a conviction on his criminal Man Faces Trespassing Charges After Being Found Camping on Walt Disney World’s Discovery Island