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.



Disneyland Resort Cast Member Donations Total $400,000 So Far This Year

So far this year, Disneyland Resort Cast Members have contributed to the Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund a total of $400,000 benefiting 84 local organizations. Cast Members contribute $1 per week to the fund and can nominate worthy charities in the area to receive a grant of up to $5,000. One of the most recent recipients Disneyland Resort Cast Member Donations Total $400,000 So Far This Year

Disneyland Passholders Can Take After-Hours Rides on ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday

Next week, Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders will have a chance to take exclusive after-hours sailings on “it’s a small world” Holiday. Passholders can take advantage of the special holiday rides after Disneyland Park closes from November 18th through the 22nd. There will even be a special after-hours photo opportunity. Guests must have a valid Annual Disneyland Passholders Can Take After-Hours Rides on ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday

An Update on the New Tri-Circle-D Ranch Barn at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

As ranch hands get ready for the move, Walt Disney World has released some new information about the new Tri-Circle-D Ranch coming this spring to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The current almost 50 year old facility will soon be replaced by a new barn and pasture area, and as construction on the new An Update on the New Tri-Circle-D Ranch Barn at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Orlando International Airport Sees 6 Percent Increase in Passengers for Fiscal 2019

For the fiscal year ending in September 2019, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) saw a record 6% increase in total passengers. While September itself was down due to Hurricane Dorian, the first monthly decline in over two years, MCO still nearly reached the 50 million passenger mark for the year. Domestic travel – up 5.15% Orlando International Airport Sees 6 Percent Increase in Passengers for Fiscal 2019

Magical Christmas Day Parade Pin and Ornament Available at Disney Parks

To celebrate the upcoming Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, pick up one of the new collectible pins and ornaments available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. At the Magic Kingdom, the pin is available now at the Emporium, with the ornament coming soon. In Disneyland Park, grab both the pin and ornament now at Magical Christmas Day Parade Pin and Ornament Available at Disney Parks

Latest Van Eaton Galleries Auction Focuses on History of Disneyland, Walt Disney World

The Van Eaton Galleries has released a look at their next auction, A History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World, which is their largest offering of Disney memorabilia yet. Included in the 1,500 piece collection are historic pieces from both Anaheim and Orlando, plus items from Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Shanghai Disneyland. Highlights from Latest Van Eaton Galleries Auction Focuses on History of Disneyland, Walt Disney World

Disneyland to Give Indiana Jones Adventure a Much-Needed Refurbishment

Based on permits uncovered by Matthew Gottula (@DLThings), the Orange County Register has confirmed that some time next year Disneyland Park will be performing a “major overhaul” of the Indiana Jones Adventure. According to the permit filed with the city of Anaheim, the work will include replacing the plank bridge and surrounding steel structure, plus Disneyland to Give Indiana Jones Adventure a Much-Needed Refurbishment

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of November 11, 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 new discount will show up! Highlights this week include updates to Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of November 11, 2019

Another Batch of Disneyland Passholder Mobile Order Buttons On the Way

There is another batch of exclusive buttons on the way for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders that use the Mobile Order feature on the Disneyland App. Mobile Order allows guests to place their food orders using the Disneyland App on their smartphone, then pick up their order from a much shorter line. Annual Passholders even receive Another Batch of Disneyland Passholder Mobile Order Buttons On the Way

Disneyland Passholders to Take After-Hours Rides on Radiator Springs Racers

To celebrate the kick-off of the holidays, Disney California Adventure will be offering after-hours rides to Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders on Radiator Springs Racers. Passholders will have exclusive access to the Cars Land favorite on November 12th and 13th from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, after the park closes. Passholders must be in California Adventure prior to Disneyland Passholders to Take After-Hours Rides on Radiator Springs Racers