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 Streamlines Stroller Policy on Parking Structure Trams

Starting today, the Disneyland Resort has implemented a new policy requiring guests to fold ALL strollers on trams leaving the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals Parking Structures. Previously, most strollers had to be folded, however, there were rows on the front and back of the tram where some strollers could remain unfolded. It appears, Disneyland Resort Streamlines Stroller Policy on Parking Structure Trams

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of October 7, 2019

Disney Cruise Line changes their discounts and special offers weekly, if not more. In order to help you keep up, here are all of the current discounts available. Check back each week to see what’s new, because you never now what new discount will show up! You can also check our discounts page for up-to-date Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of October 7, 2019

Disneyland Resort Cast Members Help Build 12th Neighborhood Playground

Over the last 8 years Disneyland Resort VoluntEARS have worked with the city of Anaheim, Anaheim Family YMCA, and KaBOOM! to build 12 playgrounds in neighborhoods around Anaheim. The 12th playground at Julianna Park was built recently in just six hours! Disneyland Resort executives, including Josh D’Amaro, were on hand, as well as members of Disneyland Resort Cast Members Help Build 12th Neighborhood Playground

Disney Conservation Manager to Head Committee to Help Increase Monarch Butterfly Population

To celebrate National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day, the Disney Parks Blog shares the story of Disney Conservation Programs Manager Dr. Lily Maynard and her team who have spent the last few years working to increase the population of monarch butterflies. Monarchs, which are found across North America, migrate thousands of miles to pollinate wildflowers. Their Disney Conservation Manager to Head Committee to Help Increase Monarch Butterfly Population

Disney Executives Share Pictures and Thoughts from Rise of the Resistance

Recently, several Disney executives had a chance to experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Park, and shared their thoughts and pictures on social media. Among those that took in the E-ticket attraction coming soon to Star War: Galaxy’s Edge were Disney CEO Bob Iger, Disney Parks Chairman Bob Chapek, Disney Imagineering President Disney Executives Share Pictures and Thoughts from Rise of the Resistance

New Avengers Virtual Reality Experience Coming to The VOID in Downtown Disney

A promised Avengers-themed virtual reality experience is finally coming to The VOID in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Avengers: Damage Control, which begins October 18th for a limited time, will let fans step into the MCU for the first time. Guests will help Shuri test her latest prototype, Emergency Response Suits, which are a New Avengers Virtual Reality Experience Coming to The VOID in Downtown Disney

Autistic Man’s Lawsuit Against Disney’s Disability Policy Finally Gets Trial Date

After a five year battle, a lawsuit filed by an autistic man against The Walt Disney Company regarding their disability policy finally has a trial date. The lawsuit claims that Disney’s 2014 policy change, which introduce the Disability Access Service cards, makes it difficult for guests with severe autism. Rather than allowing guests with disabilities Autistic Man’s Lawsuit Against Disney’s Disability Policy Finally Gets Trial Date

Four Directors Named to New Projects at Walt Disney Animation Studios

Jennifer Lee, head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, has announced four directors who are set to create original content for the studio. Lee has said that she hopes to increase the diversity and inclusion at the studio. The filmmakers are: Carlos Lopez Estrada – Estrada’s debut live-action film was Blindspotting, for which he received a Four Directors Named to New Projects at Walt Disney Animation Studios