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.

Stretch Your Disneyland Food Budget With 5 Familiar Chains

By Tom Bell | Published November 13, 2025

As many of you already know, the Disneyland Resort is located right in the middle of the Anaheim resort district, with a large variety of restaurants, hotels, and shops just outside the Disney bubble. Many of them are even within walking distance, making it fairly easy to get to from Disneyland. I’ve been sharing a … Stretch Your Disneyland Food Budget With 5 Familiar Chains

Discovering the Fun of Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land at Christmas

By Tom Bell | Published October 28, 2025

The Disneyland Resort always does a great job of decorating, whatever the season. When it comes to Cars Land, however, the decorations are even more fun and imaginative. I’ve said before that Cars Land is one of the best things about Halloween Time in Disney California Adventure, but how does Christmas compare? When you look … Discovering the Fun of Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land at Christmas

A Surprising Breakfast at the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published October 10, 2025

Last year, Naples Ristorante E Bar in Downtown Disney began opening for breakfast. Each time I visited the Disneyland Resort, I would walk by the restaurant and my mouth would water at that breakfast menu posted outside. Since I typically travel by myself, I knew I needed an extra mouth to help me sample a … A Surprising Breakfast at the Disneyland Resort

It’s Not Too Late to Visit the Disneyland Resort for Halloween

By Tom Bell | Published September 25, 2025

We are over a month into the Halloween Time season at the Disneyland Resort, yet surprisingly, there is still a long way to go. Don’t tell this to the fans of Christmas, but the spooky season at Disneyland actually runs longer than the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort do. The great thing for 2025 is … It’s Not Too Late to Visit the Disneyland Resort for Halloween

The Quirky Hotel Lulu Near the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published September 16, 2025

There are probably close to a hundred hotels near the Disneyland Resort and in the surrounding area, and many of them are nearly interchangeable. Most have the same basic room and amenities, with only the location or price point to set them apart. During my recent visit to Anaheim, I stayed at the Hotel Lulu … The Quirky Hotel Lulu Near the Disneyland Resort

Discover the Hilton Anaheim: The Disneyland Area’s Largest Hotel

By Tom Bell | Published September 9, 2025

Over the last few months, I’ve been visiting several of the hotels near and around the Anaheim Convention Center that make good options not only for convention guests, but also for folks visiting the Disneyland Resort. This month, I’ve arrived at the Hilton Anaheim, not only the largest hotel in Anaheim, but also the largest … Discover the Hilton Anaheim: The Disneyland Area’s Largest Hotel

Is It a Video Game or Disneyland Attraction?

By Tom Bell | Published September 3, 2025

Disney Imagineers are great at making guests feel like they’re part of the attraction. Whether you’re flying in a hang glider around the world, floating past a pirate ship, or being immersed in a classic Disney animated film, guests are part of the action. There are, however, some attractions that take it a step further … Is It a Video Game or Disneyland Attraction?

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

By Tom Bell | Published August 14, 2025

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

Navigating Single Rider Lines at the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published August 11, 2025

While Disneyland is definitely more magical when it’s shared, there are many times when I’m traveling alone and take advantage of the resort’s single rider lines. Not all single rider lines are equal, so I wanted to share my thoughts about each of them. There are currently nine attractions at the Disneyland Resort that feature … Navigating Single Rider Lines at the Disneyland Resort

Why Disneyland’s 70th Celebration Now Feels More Complete

By Tom Bell | Published August 5, 2025

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