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.



Canada Bans Cruise Ships Until July, Disney Cruise Line Sailings to Alaska and Hawaii at Risk

Canada has announced new rules that are being put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19, including a ban on cruise ships like the Disney Wonder, which spends its summers sailing to Alaska out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Federal ministers and health officials, announced the rules at a press conference this morning. Boats and Canada Bans Cruise Ships Until July, Disney Cruise Line Sailings to Alaska and Hawaii at Risk

Walt Disney World Theme Parks to Close, Disney Cruise Line to Suspend Sailings

A spokesperson for The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Paris Resort will be closing their theme parks at the end of business on March 15. Disney Cruise Line ships will also suspend their sailings. The closures are expected to last through the end of March. The statement from Walt Disney World Theme Parks to Close, Disney Cruise Line to Suspend Sailings

Disneyland Resort to Close Theme Parks Starting March 14

The Disneyland Resort has announced that they will close their theme parks starting March 14th, with hotels to follow on March 16th. The closures are expected to continue through the end of March. Their official statement reads: While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of Disneyland Resort to Close Theme Parks Starting March 14

Disneyland Resort Excluded From New California Large Gathering Guidelines

UPDATE 4:30pm: The Disneyland Resort has just issued a statement that they are closing their theme parks beginning March 14 and their Resorts beginning March 16, 2020. For more information, head over to this post. Late last night, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive calling for modifying or postponing non-essential gatherings of 250 or Disneyland Resort Excluded From New California Large Gathering Guidelines

Avengers Campus Dining Will Include Pym Test Kitchen, Shawarma Palace, and More

Avengers Campus opens at Disney California Adventure on July 18th, and with it comes several new dining options, including the previously announced Pym Test Kitchen, which will feature “traditional food at very nontraditional scale,” plus the Pym Tasting Lab, Shawarma Palace, and Terran Treats. Pym Test Kitchen Disneyland Resort Culinary Director John State says that Avengers Campus Dining Will Include Pym Test Kitchen, Shawarma Palace, and More

Spider-Man Attraction in Avengers Campus at California Adventure Gets a Name, More Details

In addition to announcing the July 18th opening date for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure this morning, Disney also released the name of the Spider-Man attraction and a huge amount of information about it. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure is set to open with the new land on July 18th. The interactive experience will Spider-Man Attraction in Avengers Campus at California Adventure Gets a Name, More Details

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 9, 2020

It’s time for another Disney Cruise Line discount update, including a lot of new discounts…some last minute, others a little further out. Those that can take advantage of military discounts will even notice several new 7-night Alaskan sailings on this list! If you haven’t already, also check out our latest article about booking a last Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 9, 2020

New Pandora Jewelry 2020 Charm Now Available Aboard Disney Cruise Line Ships

Disney Cruise Line has introduced a new Pandora Jewelry charm that celebrates 2020 sailings. The double-sided charm also features Mickey as Steamboat Willie on the reverse. Grab this elegant souvenir at White Caps during your next Disney Cruise Line vacation aboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, or Disney Fantasy. Source: Disney Parks Blog

Orlando International Airport Shares Enhanced Protocols Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has shared their readiness plans and additional measures that have been implemented in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Phil Brown, Chief Executive Officer for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority said of their efforts: “It is critical for the Authority to do everything we can to not only safeguard our passengers, but Orlando International Airport Shares Enhanced Protocols Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Sheriffs and Fire Department Respond to Guest Falling From Contemporary Resort

According to reports on social media and elsewhere, the Reedy Creek Fire Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. There were initially conflicting reports about someone falling from either the hotel or the Monorail Heavy sheriff, security, and rcfd presence, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort right now. pic.twitter.com/Csx6U5ATol — Chris Elltee (@unbrief) Sheriffs and Fire Department Respond to Guest Falling From Contemporary Resort