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.

Why Tapestry of Happiness is the Heart of Disneyland’s 70th

By Tom Bell | Published July 21, 2025

One of my favorite things about the Disneyland Resort’s 70th Celebration is a little show that’s certainly easy to miss. Several times a night, Tapestry of Happiness is presented on the facade of “it’s a small world” and it is the perfect salute to The Happiest Place on Earth. I say that Tapestry of Happiness … Why Tapestry of Happiness is the Heart of Disneyland’s 70th

Explore the Spacious SpringHill Suites by Marriott Near Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published July 10, 2025

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

Anytime Is a Good Time To Visit the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published July 3, 2025

With the 70th Anniversary Celebration of Disneyland in full swing, folks are getting excited about their trips to the Disneyland Resort this summer. While this celebration is an exciting time with new entertainment, decorations, food, and more, don’t fret if you can’t get to Anaheim this summer. To me, there really is no bad time … Anytime Is a Good Time To Visit the Disneyland Resort

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

By Tom Bell | Published June 27, 2025

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?

By Tom Bell | Published June 18, 2025

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?

Can You Experience Disneyland’s 70th in a Day?

By Tom Bell | Published June 9, 2025

I’m at the Disneyland Resort quite often, but not always for extended stays. With my recent trip coinciding with the first weekend of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration, I wanted to do as much as I could with the time that I had. It quickly became a challenge to find out if I could experience all … Can You Experience Disneyland’s 70th in a Day?

Stay Near Disneyland at the Best Western Plus Pavilions

By Tom Bell | Published June 2, 2025

A vacation to the Disneyland Resort doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of hotel options at a variety of different pricing levels. In fact, in addition to the Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate that I visited a few trips ago, there are FIVE Best Westerns that are part of the Disneyland Good Neighbor … Stay Near Disneyland at the Best Western Plus Pavilions

Step into History at Best Western Stovall’s Inn Near Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published May 13, 2025

Located in the shadow of Disney California Adventure, Best Western Plus Stovall’s Inn is a little piece of history. Opened in the mid-1960s as the Inn of Tomorrow, Stovall’s still sports a space-age touch in the lobby and a relaxing topiary garden out back. We’ve been checking out many of the Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels … Step into History at Best Western Stovall’s Inn Near Disneyland

Lunch With a View From Seoul Sister at the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published April 29, 2025

Recently, I tried another one of the food options inside the Parkside Market at the west end of Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. I had already sampled GG’s Chicken Shop on a previous trip, so this time I wanted to give Seoul Sister a go. Both quick serve locations are located inside Parkside Market, … Lunch With a View From Seoul Sister at the Disneyland Resort

A Look at Season of the Force in Disneyland Park

By Tom Bell | Published April 25, 2025

Season of the Force is in full… um… force at Disneyland Park, so I thought I should see what’s new and exciting at this year’s event that celebrates the Star Wars universe. Disneyland typically holds the event in the weeks leading up to May the Fourth, the unofficial Star Wars Day. As it has during … A Look at Season of the Force in Disneyland Park