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 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

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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

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Disneyland Resort Excluded From New California Large Gathering Guidelines

By Tom Bell | Published March 12, 2020

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

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

By Tom Bell | Published March 11, 2020

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

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

By Tom Bell | Published March 11, 2020

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

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