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.

Nevada Company Sues Disney Over Slogan on ‘Frozen 2’ Merchandise

By Tom Bell | Published December 14, 2019

Trust Your Journey, a Nevada-based company that creates merchandise and shares inspirational stories for those facing breast cancer, is suing The Walt Disney Company over the slogan that’s now being used on Frozen 2 merchandise. The company, which has been using the “Trust Your Journey” name and slogan since 2007, says that they’ve trademarked the … Nevada Company Sues Disney Over Slogan on ‘Frozen 2’ Merchandise

Walt Disney World Continues to Adjust Operating Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

By Tom Bell | Published December 14, 2019

With the popularity of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance not waning soon, Walt Disney World continues to tweak the operating hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hours have been adjusted again for December and early January, with the holiday week seeing a 6:00am open. Here’s the schedule as it stands now: December 14 | 7am-9pm … Walt Disney World Continues to Adjust Operating Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Cast Members Donate 30,000 Toys During Toys for Tots Drive

By Tom Bell | Published December 13, 2019

Walt Disney World Cast Members continue to support the Central Florida community, and this holiday season they collected almost 30,000 toys to donate to the U. S. Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots drive in just three weeks. Disney VoluntEARS are also contributing more than 4,000 volunteer hours at the Toys for Toys warehouse, sorting … Walt Disney World Cast Members Donate 30,000 Toys During Toys for Tots Drive

Disney California Adventure Details Upcoming Anaheim Ducks Day

By Tom Bell | Published December 13, 2019

Last month, we told you that Anaheim Ducks Day would be returning to Disney California Adventure on January 8th, with a fun day of meet & greets, hockey-themed activities, photo ops, food, merchandise, and more. Now, we have more details and the schedule of events so you don’t miss out on your favorites. Ducks Cavalcade … Disney California Adventure Details Upcoming Anaheim Ducks Day

Disney Channel Holiday Special Previews Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

By Tom Bell | Published December 13, 2019 | Updated December 14, 2019

During tonight’s Disney Channel Holiday Party @ Walt Disney World special, hosts Milo Manhiem and Meg Donnelly get a preview of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening soon Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The holiday special is already online and on the DisneyNow app, so you may be able to get a peek even before tonight’s broadcast! … Disney Channel Holiday Special Previews Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Disney Channel Shares Details of Their Holiday Party at Walt Disney World

By Tom Bell | Published December 13, 2019

The Disney Channel Holiday Party @ Walt Disney World is coming up tonight on both the Disney Channel and the DisneyNOW app, and Disney has shared a preview of the festivities, including a list of the performers. The Holiday Party was recorded both at Walt Disney World and aboard the Disney Fantasy, with ZOMBIES 2 … Disney Channel Shares Details of Their Holiday Party at Walt Disney World

Best Bites for December 2019 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published December 12, 2019

Each month the Disney Parks Blog highlights fun and unique food items from Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. Some are new, others a review, but all are tasty. Starting on the west coast, the Parks Blog reminds us about some fun activities going on at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. First is … Best Bites for December 2019 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort

Disney PhotoPass Celebrates 15 Years with Special Photo Ops and Discounts

By Tom Bell | Published December 11, 2019

Disney PhotoPass is celebrating 15 years of memories at Walt Disney World with some special photo opportunities and a special offer. Look for special photo ops throughout the year, including the first ones that are already in place at Epcot. Now through January 6th, look for bright and colorful after dark photo experiences at entrance … Disney PhotoPass Celebrates 15 Years with Special Photo Ops and Discounts

Time Magazine Names Disney CEO Bob Iger its Businessperson of the Year

By Tom Bell | Published December 11, 2019

Today, Time Magazine named The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger its Businessperson of the Year. Each year, Time names a Person of the Year, along with an Athlete, Guardian (public servant), Entertainer, and Businessperson of the Year. Time calls Iger’s success at Disney “one long CEO highlight reel,” but adds that that 2019 “was … Time Magazine Names Disney CEO Bob Iger its Businessperson of the Year

Epcot Completes Schedule for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at International Festival of the Arts

By Tom Bell | Published December 11, 2019

The lineup is now complete for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, with three new performers and one returning performer joining the schedule. Newcomers Liana Hunt (Newsies), Syndee Winters (The Lion King), and Michael James Scott (Aladdin), plus Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), have joined the group of Broadway … Epcot Completes Schedule for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at International Festival of the Arts