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.



Behind the Scenes of ‘Let It Glow’ in Downtown Disney

The new ‘Let It Glow’ lighting display debuts tonight in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort, so the Disney Parks Blog is sharing a look at how it all came together. The 200 bright new neon trees and 70 halos throughout Downtown Disney will be on display until January 5th. Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney Vacation Club Files Plans for New Project at the Disneyland Resort

Disney Vacation Club filed plans today with the city of Anaheim to build a new 12-story project at the Disneyland Resort. The new 280,000-square-foot development would displace laundry facilities and would be located near the pool and Frontier Tower at the Disneyland Hotel. The 350-unit tower will match the look and theme of the existing Disney Vacation Club Files Plans for New Project at the Disneyland Resort

Merchandise Celebrating 10th Anniversary of ‘Avatar’ Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Avatar, the film that comes to life in Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will soon celebrate its 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Animal Kingdom has released some special merchandise. Look for the anniversary t-shirt, stainless steel water bottle, and lithograph at Windtraders and Island Mercantile. Avatar, which held the Merchandise Celebrating 10th Anniversary of ‘Avatar’ Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disneyland Park Previews New Look for Tomorrowland Entrance

Work has already begun in Disneyland Park, but today the Disney Parks Blog finally released a look at what the new entrance to Tomorrowland will look like when complete in 2020. Project Stardust, which has been focused on enhancements and beautification that improve guest flow, finally hit Tomorrowland recently with the removal of much of Disneyland Park Previews New Look for Tomorrowland Entrance

Frontierland Dueling Pianos Show Debuts Today at Disneyland Park

The new dueling pianos show in Frontierland at Disneyland Park that was announced back in September finally debuts today at The Golden Horseshoe. Showdown at The Golden Horseshoe is an interactive show that will take place several times a day. The pair of piano players will take turns playing iconic numbers from the Old West Frontierland Dueling Pianos Show Debuts Today at Disneyland Park

Walt Disney World Chefs Share Their Favorite Thanksgiving Cooking Tips

Each year, the culinary teams at Walt Disney World, along with Disney VoluntEARS, work with the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida to serve over 9,000 meals, including a traditional Thanksgiving dinner complete with all the fixings. Over the years as they prepare those meals, the chefs have gathered some tips that they’re ready Walt Disney World Chefs Share Their Favorite Thanksgiving Cooking Tips

Disneyland Resort to Offer Additional Early Entry Benefits for Christmas

It appears that the Disneyland Resort will be offering additional Early Entry benefits during the Christmas, leading up to New Year’s Eve. Typically, Extra Magic Hour for hotel guests and Magic Morning for guests with special multi-day tickets are only offered on a set schedule (and never both parks on the same day). Magic Morning Disneyland Resort to Offer Additional Early Entry Benefits for Christmas