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 Marathon Faced Delayed Start and Modified Course

By Tom Bell | Published January 12, 2020 | Updated January 15, 2020

UPDATE: runDisney has released the results of the Walt Disney World Marathon. In the Male Division, Nick Hilton had his second win with a time of 2:22:19. Giovanna Martins won the female division, running the 26.2 mile course in 2:54:19. This was Martins’ fourth straight win, and fifth in the last six years. The weekend … Walt Disney World Marathon Faced Delayed Start and Modified Course

Meghan Markle Reportedly Doing Voice-Over Work for Disney

By Tom Bell | Published January 11, 2020 | Updated January 14, 2020

According to a report from a British newspaper, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has agreed to do some voice-over work for The Walt Disney Company, in exchange for a charitable contribution. Prince Harry and Meghan have made the news recently after their announcement that they would be stepping back from their royal duties in … Meghan Markle Reportedly Doing Voice-Over Work for Disney

Full Menus With Pricing for Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published January 11, 2020

Last week, we shared a hint at some of the food items that would be available starting January 17th when the Lunar New Year celebration begins at Disney California Adventure, and now we have a look at the full menus with pricing for the four marketplaces, Paradise Garden Grill, and more. Longevity Noodle Co. Chicken … Full Menus With Pricing for Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure

Sing-Along Screenings of ‘Frozen 2’ Heading to Theaters Next Friday

By Tom Bell | Published January 10, 2020

Just as they did with the 2013 original, Disney is bringing a sign-along version of Frozen 2 to theaters starting Friday, January 17th. Start warming up your vocal chords, because tickets are already on sale. If you’re a little rusty, you can practice “Some Things Never Change” along with your favorite characters. What character will … Sing-Along Screenings of ‘Frozen 2’ Heading to Theaters Next Friday

Disneyland Shares More Details of Upcoming Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite

By Tom Bell | Published January 10, 2020

Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite is just a few weeks away, and the resort is sharing more details about the after hours hard-ticket event, including a look at the food and merchandise. Tickets for the January 29th event are $109 and are still available on the Disneyland Resort website. Ticketed guests can enter Disneyland Park … Disneyland Shares More Details of Upcoming Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite

New Disney Park Life Merchandise Collection is Now in Stores at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published January 10, 2020

The newest merchandise collection, Disney Park Life, has hit store shelves in Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. Look for resort-specific theme park icons, plus Mickey and his friends, on apparel and accessories for the whole family. First up is a new Loungefly mini backpack featuring a retro pattern and stylized character art. Ladies … New Disney Park Life Merchandise Collection is Now in Stores at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Longtime Walt Disney World Cast Member Auntie Kau’i Has Passed Away

By Tom Bell | Published January 10, 2020 | Updated January 13, 2020

UPDATE: Following her passing last Thursday, Walt Disney World leaders gathered at Disney’s Polynesian Village on Friday to honor the memory of Auntie Kau’i. Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro, Senior Vice President of Resorts and Transportation Thomas Mazloum, and Cast Members from the resort met at sunset to remember the former Cultural Ambassador in … Longtime Walt Disney World Cast Member Auntie Kau’i Has Passed Away

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