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.

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

Disney Gift Card Holiday Pin Series Returns to Disneyland and Walt Disney World

By Tom Bell | Published December 11, 2019

The folks at Disney Gift Cards have created some special designs for the holidays, plus for the tenth straight year, they’re offering specially designed limited-edition Disney Trading Pins with a minimum gift card purchase. The pins are available at both Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort with minimum $100 gift card purchase. This … Disney Gift Card Holiday Pin Series Returns to Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Marvel Television to Become Part of Marvel Studios

By Tom Bell | Published December 11, 2019

As expected when Kevin Feige became Chief Creative Officer back in October, consolidation has started in the division with the Marvel Television unit becoming part of Marvel Studios. Jeph Loeb, who oversaw Marvel Television, will stay on during the transition, with senior vice president of current programming and production Karim Zreik, plus members of his … Marvel Television to Become Part of Marvel Studios

Workers File Lawsuit Claiming Disneyland is Violating 2018 Living Wage Ballot Measure

By Tom Bell | Published December 11, 2019

A small group of Disneyland Resort workers, some of which work for subcontractors, have filed a lawsuit against Disney and others claiming that they are not being paid a living wage as required by a 2018 ballot measure. Voters passed Measure L in 2018 requiring any large hospitality business within the Anaheim resort district that … Workers File Lawsuit Claiming Disneyland is Violating 2018 Living Wage Ballot Measure