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

By Tom Bell | Published March 30, 2020 | Updated April 2, 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

Disney Fantasy Crew Member Evacuated by Coast Guard

By Tom Bell | Published March 25, 2020

What would normally be a routine evacuation takes on new meaning in the era of COVID-19 as today the Coast Guard helped transport a Disney Fantasy crew member off the ship for a medical emergency. The Fantasy was anchored off the coast of Cape Canaveral when a 43-year old crew member had a heart attack … Disney Fantasy Crew Member Evacuated by Coast Guard

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Shows Off Baby Porcupine

By Tom Bell | Published March 24, 2020

Earlier, Walt Disney World shared a look at how the Disney Animal Care Team continues to work while the theme parks are closed. As a follow up, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has just released some baby pictures and video of a prehensile-tailed porcupine that was born there last month. The porcupette, as they are known, was … Disney’s Animal Kingdom Shows Off Baby Porcupine

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 23, 2020

By Tom Bell | Published March 23, 2020

More Disney Cruise Line discounts are rolling in, including several for the general public that can save you 20 to 25% on guarantee staterooms, where you choose the category, but not the exact stateroom. There a also few new deals for both Florida residents and the military on sailings in May and June. Disney Cruise … Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 23, 2020

How Do You Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation? Let’s See Your Spreadsheet!

By Tom Bell | Published March 21, 2020

Yesterday, Jackie asked us all to reminisce about our favorite memories and photos from a Disney vacation and it got me thinking about a trip that we took way back in 2009. It wasn’t our first visit, but it was the first visit for our son and more importantly, the first after I found the … How Do You Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation? Let’s See Your Spreadsheet!

Recent Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando Guest Dies From Coronavirus

By Tom Bell | Published March 19, 2020

According to TMZ, a 34-year-old man who visited both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando about 2 weeks ago has died after testing positive for the coronavirus. Jeffrey Ghazarian of Glendora, California flew from Los Angeles to Orlando on March 2nd for a work conference, followed by a few days in the theme parks. … Recent Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando Guest Dies From Coronavirus

Save up to 20% at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort This Spring

By Tom Bell | Published March 17, 2020

The Disneyland Resort has released a new discount offer that is good for later this spring at the hotels of the Disneyland Resort. The offer is similar in dates to one that just ended, but with slightly different discount rates and an extended booking window. Stay most Sunday through Thursday nights from April 19th through … Save up to 20% at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort This Spring

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 16, 2020

By Tom Bell | Published March 17, 2020 | Updated March 23, 2020

While we are waiting on word as to when our favorite ships will return to service, Disney Cruise Line continues to update their discount lists. This week, there a few new deals for both Florida residents and the military, plus some great discounts for Canadian residents. Disney Cruise Line changes their discounts and special offers … Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 16, 2020

Ample Hills Creamery Has Filed For Bankruptcy

By Tom Bell | Published March 16, 2020

Ample Hills Creamery, which operates 14 locations, including one at Disney’s Boardwalk, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The ice cream maker based in Brooklyn, New York, has said that the bankruptcy filing is part of “the necessary steps to preserve and ultimately bring Ample Hills into its next phase” in a move that “allows … Ample Hills Creamery Has Filed For Bankruptcy

Disney Cruise Line Could Extend Cancellation of Sailings to 30 Days

By Tom Bell | Published March 14, 2020

UPDATE 3/14/20 – 5:00pm: Disney Cruise Line has announced that they will suspend all new departures through and including April 12th. Regarding Sailings Departing from CanadaOn March 13th, the Canadian government stated that they would not allow a ship with more than 500 passengers to dock in a Canadian port from now until July 1st. The … Disney Cruise Line Could Extend Cancellation of Sailings to 30 Days