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.

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

Disney Cruise Line Details Refund Policy on Cancelled Cruises

By Tom Bell | Published March 13, 2020 | Updated April 2, 2020

UPDATE 04/02/20: Disney Cruise Line has released new policies for guests that were scheduled to travel between April 13th and April 28th, but moved their cruises before the official cancellation due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Guests scheduled on those cruises who cancelled between January 30th and March 31st will automatically have any cancellation fees refunded. … Disney Cruise Line Details Refund Policy on Cancelled Cruises

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

By Tom Bell | Published March 13, 2020

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

By Tom Bell | Published March 13, 2020

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

By Tom Bell | Published March 12, 2020 | Updated March 13, 2020

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