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.



Employees at The Walt Disney Studios Being Affected by Furlough

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that some employees at The Walt Disney Studios are also being impacted by the furlough that was announced last week. While Disney didn’t comment, the marketing and distribution departments seem to have the largest numbers of employees affected. While Disney recently shuffled its film release calendar, Soul still remains on Employees at The Walt Disney Studios Being Affected by Furlough

Disneyland Reaches Agreement on Furlough With One Union, Still Negotiating With Others

UPDATE 04/10/20: Disneyland has reached furlough agreements with several other unions, including those representing food & beverage workers, pyrotechnicians, sound mechanics, state managers, and stage technicians. The agreements with Workers United Local 50, Master Services Council, Craft Maintenance Council, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (local 706, 504, 923), Laborer’s Local 653, Operating Engineers Local Disneyland Reaches Agreement on Furlough With One Union, Still Negotiating With Others

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers Released the Week of April 6, 2020

It’s time for the first Disney Cruise Line discount update for April! While there are only a couple of new sailings that were added to the list this week, there were plenty added last week that are still available. Look for two new discounts on Caribbean sailings for Florida residents that join the other great Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers Released the Week of April 6, 2020

Disney Shuffles Their Theatrical Release Calendar For Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Fox

UPDATE 04/16/20: Disney announced that Artemis Fowl will be available for streaming on Disney+ beginning June 12th. The fantastical epic adventure stars Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh McGuire, Nikesh Patel, Adrian Scarborough, Colin Farrell, and Judi Dench. Director Kenneth Branagh said of the announcement: “Artemis Fowl is a true Disney Shuffles Their Theatrical Release Calendar For Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Fox

Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Announce Modified Plan for Annual Passholders

UPDATE 04/16/20: For Annual Passholders that wish to receive a refund on the unused portion of their pass, rather than extension, Disney has released information on how to request that refund. Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders should call VIPASSHOLDER Support at (407) 939-7277. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders should call Annual Passport Member Services at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Announce Modified Plan for Annual Passholders

Disney to Furlough Some Disney Parks Cast Members Starting April 19

The Walt Disney Company has announced that they will furlough non-essential executive, salaried, and non-union hourly Cast Members in domestic parks starting April 19th. Eligible Cast Members will continue to receive will healthcare benefits. “The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on our world with untold suffering and loss, and has required all of Disney to Furlough Some Disney Parks Cast Members Starting April 19

Despite Disneyland Park’s Closure, Walt’s Lamp Still Glows on Main Street USA

UPDATE: Beginning April 2, Disneyland Resort security guards will return to the long-time tradition of raising and lowering the U. S. flag each day at Disneyland Park. According to Disney officials, the flag ceremony had not been performed since the park closed on March 14th because there were not enough staff that were trained in Despite Disneyland Park’s Closure, Walt’s Lamp Still Glows on Main Street USA

Walt Disney World Security Keeps the Flag Flying Over Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro took to Instagram this morning to share a look at the daily flag raising that takes place each morning at the Magic Kingdom. D’Amaro shared this poignant message: While our world looks very different today, one thing endures…the American flag still flies over Walt Disney World. I’m inspired Walt Disney World Security Keeps the Flag Flying Over Magic Kingdom

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers Released the Week of March 30, 2020

There continues to be adjustments to the list of Disney Cruise Line discounts as the ships’ return is delayed, but that hasn’t stopped the addition of new discounts. This week, Florida residents get some love with new discounts on ten late-June and July sailings to the Bahamas. For the general public, look for discounts of Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers Released the Week of March 30, 2020