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.

2020 Rose Bowl Game Teams Visit the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published December 27, 2019

The teams competing in next week’s Rose Bowl Game stopped by today for their annual visit to the Disneyland Resort. This year’s 106th game features the Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin Badgers. A cavalcade celebrating the teams was canceled due to possible weather, but members from the teams did hold a press conference inside the … 2020 Rose Bowl Game Teams Visit the Disneyland Resort

Walt Disney World Reviews the Schedule of New Year’s Eve Festivities in the Parks

By Tom Bell | Published December 27, 2019

The Disney Parks Blog has put together a list of shows and events happening in the theme parks of Walt Disney World for New Year’s Eve, including fireworks, dance parties, and more. For even more activities going on around the resort, be sure to visit our New Year’s Eve page on The DIS. Magic Kingdom … Walt Disney World Reviews the Schedule of New Year’s Eve Festivities in the Parks

Disney to Live Stream Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks from Magic Kingdom on New Year’s Eve

By Tom Bell | Published December 26, 2019

For those not able to make it to Walt Disney World on New Year’s Eve, the Disney Parks Blog will live stream the Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks from the Magic Kingdom. The celebration begins at 11:45pm eastern on December 31st and will include a look at some highlights of what’s coming to the parks … Disney to Live Stream Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks from Magic Kingdom on New Year’s Eve

Overhaul of Snow White’s Scary Adventure at Disneyland Could Last Until May 21

By Tom Bell | Published December 25, 2019

The DIS has learned that the extensive refurbishment of Snow White’s Scary Adventure at Disneyland Park could last well into May. The calendar now shows the Fantasyland attraction closed January 7th through May 21st. When the dark ride reopens on May 22nd, look for new scenes including Snow White in the forest as she wakes … Overhaul of Snow White’s Scary Adventure at Disneyland Could Last Until May 21

Disney California Adventure Announces Summer 2020 Opening for Avengers Campus

By Tom Bell | Published December 25, 2019

The Disneyland Resort has narrowed down the opening date for the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure to summer 2020. Along with the announcement comes some new, and familiar, concept art. The new land will let guests, young and old, interact with some of there favorite super heroes, including a ride through attraction featuring Spider-Man. … Disney California Adventure Announces Summer 2020 Opening for Avengers Campus

Disneyland Shares Plans Leading up to the Jan. 17 Opening for Rise of the Resistance

By Tom Bell | Published December 24, 2019

With the opening just a few weeks away, Disneyland Park is sharing a bit of information about how the opening will be handled for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the much-anticipated attraction opening soon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. While Walt Disney World Cast Members didn’t get to preview the attraction before it opened … Disneyland Shares Plans Leading up to the Jan. 17 Opening for Rise of the Resistance

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of December 23, 2019

By Tom Bell | Published December 23, 2019

Disney Cruise Line changes their discounts and special offers weekly, if not more. In order to help you keep up on the updates, here are all of the current discounts available. Check back each week to see what’s new, because you never know what discounts will show up! New this week is a special offer … Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of December 23, 2019

New runDisney Merchandise Collection Coming in 2020

By Tom Bell | Published December 20, 2019

In addition to the race specific merchandise that is available at each marathon weekend, runDisney is releasing a brand new more generic collection, celebrating that “every mile is magic.” The designs feature Mickey, Minnie, and the gang and come in several styles, including spirit jerseys and performance apparel. Also look for athletic tops, hooded long-sleeve … New runDisney Merchandise Collection Coming in 2020

Todrick Hall Talks About Composing the Music for Disneyland’s Magic Happens Parade

By Tom Bell | Published December 20, 2019

In a new video, Todrick Hall shares a look behind-the-scenes at the creation of the music for Magic Happens, the new parade premiering at Disneyland Park on February 28th. Hall, who helped co-write two of the new songs for the parade, said that after getting a look at the floats and costumes, he knew exactly … Todrick Hall Talks About Composing the Music for Disneyland’s Magic Happens Parade

Disney Settles Lawsuit Over ABC’s ‘The Last Days of Michael Jackson’

By Tom Bell | Published December 20, 2019

The Walt Disney Company and the Michael Jackson Estate have reached a settlement over a lawsuit that stems from the 2018 ABC television special, The Last Days of Michael Jackson. The Jackson Estate sued claiming copyright infringement as the special included portions of over 30 songs and videos that belong to the state. According to … Disney Settles Lawsuit Over ABC’s ‘The Last Days of Michael Jackson’