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.

Disneyland Confirms Virtual Queues Will be Used for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

By Tom Bell | Published January 10, 2020

The Disneyland Resort has confirmed that virtual queues will be used when Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park on January 17th. Much like the process that has been utilized at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since the attraction opened there last month, guests will need to join a … Disneyland Confirms Virtual Queues Will be Used for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

More Poster Art Revealed From Queue of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

By Tom Bell | Published January 10, 2020

The Disney Parks Blog continues their countdown series featuring the Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts posters that will line the Chinese Theatre queue when Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 4th. During the adventure that takes place on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, guests will step into the cartoon short … More Poster Art Revealed From Queue of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Disneyland Park Now Selling a Millennium Falcon Popcorn Bucket

By Tom Bell | Published January 8, 2020 | Updated January 10, 2020

UPDATE: The Millennium Falcon bucket has started popping up at Walt Disney World, and is currently available in Disney Springs at the kiosk near Disney’s Candy Cauldron. Fans have also spotted cases of the Falcon at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so look for it to land there soon. Source: @DisneySprings The Disneyland Resort has begun selling … Disneyland Park Now Selling a Millennium Falcon Popcorn Bucket

Disneyland to Release Last Set of Annual Passholder Mobile Order Buttons

By Tom Bell | Published January 7, 2020

The Disneyland Resort is releasing what they are saying is the final batch of Annual Passholder exclusive buttons promoting the Mobile Order feature on the Disneyland App. Beginning January 9th, buttons will be available at the following locations: Disneyland Park Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Milk Stand Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Ronto Roasters Disney … Disneyland to Release Last Set of Annual Passholder Mobile Order Buttons

Epcot Shares Annual Passholder Exclusives for International Festival of the Arts

By Tom Bell | Published January 7, 2020

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts starts soon and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have an exclusive gift, merchandise, and discounts to look forward to. Epcot continues their Passholder magnet series, and this time around it features “Artful Mickey.” The magnet was painted by Will Gay, an artist who is featured at this year’s … Epcot Shares Annual Passholder Exclusives for International Festival of the Arts

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of January 6, 2020

By Tom Bell | Published January 6, 2020

It’s time for the first Disney Cruise Line discount update of the year! Start your year off by booking an exciting 2020 vacation to the Bahamas, Caribbean, or other exotic location at a discount. New this week, our Special Rates have been updated, with several offers extended through February 29th. These rates are open to … Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of January 6, 2020

runDisney Reveals Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Merchandise

By Tom Bell | Published January 3, 2020

The 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is coming up in a few days and runDisney has just given us a look at some of the merchandise that will available. Look for a variety of merchandise featuring classic Disney characters, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and even Oswald. Look for t-shirts, jackets, hats, and … runDisney Reveals Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Merchandise

Disneyland Resort Debuts New Ariel’s Grotto Coral Spirit Jersey

By Tom Bell | Published January 3, 2020

A new year….a new spirit jersey. Today, the Disneyland Resort introduced their newest themed color spirit jersey which is now in stock at select merchandise locations. Look for the Ariel’s Grotto Coral spirit jersey at the Emporium in Disneyland Park, Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure, and World of Disney in Downtown Disney. Source: … Disneyland Resort Debuts New Ariel’s Grotto Coral Spirit Jersey

Disney California Adventures Shares More Details of the 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration

By Tom Bell | Published January 3, 2020 | Updated January 12, 2020

UPDATE: Here’s more of the merchandise coming for Lunar New Year: The Lunar New Year celebration starts soon at Disney California Adventure and we have a few more details of the what’s on tap for the Year of the Mouse, including many returning favorites. As always, look for unique food items, traditional entertainment, fun character … Disney California Adventures Shares More Details of the 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration

Smoke Causes Brief Closure of PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom

By Tom Bell | Published January 3, 2020

Magic Kingdom Cast Members evacuated both the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and the Astro Orbiter for a brief time Thursday afternoon after smoke was seen coming from the area of the PeopleMover. The Orlando Sentinel talked with James Reinert, a guest who was in line at the time of the incident: “I could smell something … Smoke Causes Brief Closure of PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom