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.



Morgan’s Tips for Making the Most of Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure

The new Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is off to a great start, with all 20 nights of the event sold out before it even got started. If you did manage to get tickets, Morgan Límon, one of our local Disneyland correspondents who attended both of the first two parties, has some Morgan’s Tips for Making the Most of Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure

Expansion Coming to Scat Cat’s Club at Port Orleans French Quarter

This fall, Scat Cat’s Club at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will expand into a larger space, serving signature beverages and a taste of the Big Easy. The lounge, inspired by the French Quarter in New Orleans, will continue to offer live jazz music five nights a week. In addition, the new Scat Expansion Coming to Scat Cat’s Club at Port Orleans French Quarter

Behind the Scenes of Downtown Disney’s New Candy Pumpkin Patches

This year, the artisans at the Disneyland Resort created several new displays of candy-themed pumpkins that brighten the flowerbeds throughout Downtown Disney. Back in April, the teams from Resort Enhancement and Horticulture got together and decided to “push the envelope” with the different 2019 designs, including this season’s layered “candy” pumpkins. In all, the teams Behind the Scenes of Downtown Disney’s New Candy Pumpkin Patches

Disneyland Goes Behind the Scenes of Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House

The Disneyland Resort has a released a video of the pastry chefs hard at work creating the gingerbread house for this year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland Park. The 2019 design, which premiered a couple weeks ago, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion. Take a look at how it all came together: You Disneyland Goes Behind the Scenes of Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House

Our Thoughts About Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

Tonight several members of The DIS team experienced as much as we possibly could of the new Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party that takes place at Disney California Adventure. The new party replaces the classic Mickey’s Halloween Party that was held in Disneyland Park. Tickets are sold out for the 20-night run Our Thoughts About Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of September 16, 2019

Disney Cruise Line is constantly updating their special offers and discounts. In order to help you keep up, here are all of the current discounts available. Some change weekly, others monthly, and some just change at random, so check back each week to see what’s new! You can also check our discounts page for up-to-date Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of September 16, 2019

Halloween Time Takes Over the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Once again this year, the hotels of the Disneyland Resort have gone all out to celebrate Halloween Time. At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Oogie Boogie is taking over the lobby with a huge confectionary masterpiece made with 260 pounds of powdered sugar, 380 eggs, 220 pound of riced cereal, 95 pounds of marshmallow, Halloween Time Takes Over the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

Disney Kicks Off Feel Good Friday Series With $20,000 Donation to Central Florida Band

Today the Disney Parks Blog began a new series of articles, Feel Good Friday, which will be sharing heartwarming and inspirational stories…with a Disney touch. This morning, Mickey Mouse and Disney VoluntEARS from Walt Disney World surprised a group of Central Florida high school students. The East Ridge High School community has been raising money Disney Kicks Off Feel Good Friday Series With $20,000 Donation to Central Florida Band

Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil Preview Heading to Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line

Soon guests at Disney Parks on both coasts will be able to check out a preview of the upcoming Disney sequel Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Beginning September 27th, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can see the preview as part of Walt Disney Presents. At Disney California Adventure, the preview will be shown evenings in the Sunset Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil Preview Heading to Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line