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 Surprises Central Florida Arts Program With $100K Donation

Continuing with their FeelGoodFriday program, Cast Members from Walt Disney World surprised another community organization with a sizable donation. This week the Central Florida Community Arts program was selected. Cast Members crashed the group’s weekly choir rehearsal to deliver the news that they would be receiving a $100,000 grant, which will help expand the program Disney Surprises Central Florida Arts Program With $100K Donation

Disney Cruise Line Adjusts Their Onboard Booking Discount Offer

UPDATE: The following 2021 dates are not eligible for the onboard booking discount: Disney Fantasy: 03/27/2021 and 04/03/2021 Disney Dream: 03/29/2021, 04/02/2021, and 04/05/2021 Disney Wonder: 03/28/2021 and 04/02/2021 Disney Magic: 03/29/2021 and 04/03/2021 Beginning tomorrow, Disney Cruise Line will be making changes to the offer that guests receive when booking a future cruise onboard Disney Cruise Line Adjusts Their Onboard Booking Discount Offer

Disneyland Resort Releases Pricing for 2020 Military Tickets

The Disneyland Resort has released their 2020 discounted ticket prices for members of the United States military. The discount is available for “eligible service members,” which includes active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, and the Commissioned Disneyland Resort Releases Pricing for 2020 Military Tickets

A Look at the Disney Skyliner Merchandise Collection

The Walt Disney World Resort has released a preview of the Disney Skyliner merchandise that will be available beginning September 27th at select locations. The Disney Skyliner gondola system opens September 29th, serving Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and soon, Disney’s Riviera Resort. The A Look at the Disney Skyliner Merchandise Collection

Walt Disney World to Host 2019 Orlando Invitational College Basketball Tournament

Once again this year, some of the top ranked college basketball teams in the country will head to Walt Disney World for the Orlando Invitational tournament. The three-day event will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from November 28th to December 1st. Tickets that include all 12 games of the tournament Walt Disney World to Host 2019 Orlando Invitational College Basketball Tournament

Behind-the-Scenes of ‘The Goldbergs’ Vacation to Disneyland

On this week’s special episode of The Goldbergs, the family pays tribute to the classic 1980s film National Lampoon’s Vacation. The family travels across country to visit Disneyland before Erica and Barry go off to college, but things don’t go as planned. The cast got to experience several attractions, meet characters, and even pay a Behind-the-Scenes of ‘The Goldbergs’ Vacation to Disneyland

Disneyland Resort President Josh D’Amaro Heading to Walt Disney World, More Changes Coming

Disneyland Resort President Josh D’Amaro announced on Instagram this morning that he will be leaving Anaheim to become the president of the Walt Disney World Resort. He said in the post: “I cannot express how magical this experience has been. But of all of the things…it is the people I will miss most of all. Disneyland Resort President Josh D’Amaro Heading to Walt Disney World, More Changes Coming

Make-A-Wish Child Gets the Keys to Disneyland Park

Recently, Make-A-Wish recipient Linden Bradley of British Columbia got to unlock the gates of Disneyland Park. Six-year-old Linden, who today is cancer free, wished to open Disneyland for the day. With the help of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland Ambassador Justin Rapp, he got his wish. Linden’s mom, Julia, said of the experience: “He’s been through Make-A-Wish Child Gets the Keys to Disneyland Park