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.



Stay & Save Near Disneyland With the Clarion, A Good Neighbor Hotel

For guests splitting their Anaheim visit between a trip to Disneyland and an event at the Anaheim Convention Center, there are several brand-name hotels that serve the immediate convention area, including the budget-friendly Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort, a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel. The Disneyland Resort is surrounded by locally owned and chain non-Disney eateries, lodging Stay & Save Near Disneyland With the Clarion, A Good Neighbor Hotel

Why Disneyland’s 70th Celebration Now Feels More Complete

Even though the Disneyland Resort’s 70th Celebration started back in May, I’ve always felt that there was something missing from the party, especially in Disneyland Park. While Paint the Night is a powerhouse parade and Wondrous Journeys fireworks is growing on me, neither is new or speaks to the anniversary itself. Tapestry of Happiness, the Why Disneyland’s 70th Celebration Now Feels More Complete

Explore the Spacious SpringHill Suites by Marriott Near Disneyland

The corner of Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue is at the heart of the Anaheim Resort area, sitting in the shadow of the Disneyland Resort and steps from the Anaheim Convention Center. Recently, I stayed the SpringHill Suites by Marriott that sits prominently on that busy corner. The Disneyland Resort is surrounded by locally owned Explore the Spacious SpringHill Suites by Marriott Near Disneyland

Are Fans Still Upset About Disney Characters in ‘it’s a small world’ at Disneyland?

In 2009, Disneyland Park announced that Imagineers were integrating classic Disney animated characters into its version of “it’s a small world” attraction, and the fans were not pleased. Recently, there has been some news surrounding the attraction, so I thought it would be the perfect time to wonder aloud if any of those 2009 feelings Are Fans Still Upset About Disney Characters in ‘it’s a small world’ at Disneyland?

Can We Finally Retire Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade?

With Paint The Night returning to Disneyland Park and Disney Starlight coming this summer to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, is it finally time that we retire the Main Street Electrical Parade forever? The Main Street Electrical Parade originally premiered at Disneyland back in 1972, and was technologically advanced for its time. The catchy Can We Finally Retire Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade?