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.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to be Featured Across the Disney/ABC Family of Networks

By Tom Bell | Published September 23, 2019

All this week, the Disney/ABC family of networks will feature programming with easter eggs, vacation giveaways, and sneak peeks into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. ABC Don’t miss appearances by Star Wars characters throughout the week, a preview of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance on Good Morning … Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to be Featured Across the Disney/ABC Family of Networks

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of September 23, 2019

By Tom Bell | Published September 23, 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 23, 2019

Tenaya Stone Spa Coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

By Tom Bell | Published September 23, 2019

Several weeks ago, the Mandara Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa quietly closed, with no word on what, if anything, would be replacing it. Today, there is good news from the Disneyland Resort with the announcement of the Tenaya Stone Spa, which will open in spring 2020. The new spa, which will open … Tenaya Stone Spa Coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Early Enrollment Now Available for the Disney+ Streaming Service

By Tom Bell | Published September 23, 2019

Fans can now pre-order Disney+, the new streaming service that is set to launch on November 12th in the United States. Monthly and annual subscriptions are available and those folks that sign up now will receive a 7-day trial to experience Disney+ for free when it premieres. As previously announced, prices are $6.99 per month … Early Enrollment Now Available for the Disney+ Streaming Service

New Oogie Boogie Button for Disneyland Passholders

By Tom Bell | Published September 22, 2019

The Disneyland Resort has released a new Annual Passholder exclusive button featuring Oogie Boogie from A Nightmare Before Christmas. Passholders can pick up the free button, while supplies last, at the Tomorrowland Expo Center in the Star Wars Launch Bay. Source: @DisneylandAP

Mickey’s Mix Magic Making Brief Return to Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published September 22, 2019 | Updated September 24, 2019

Based on park hours and entertainment schedules that were just released, Mickey’s Mix Magic will be returning to Disneyland Park for a few days beginning November 1st. The projection heavy show, which premiered as part of Pixar Fest, appears to fill the one-week gap between when Halloween ends and when Christmas entertainment begins on November … Mickey’s Mix Magic Making Brief Return to Disneyland

Cast Members Get a Peek at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

By Tom Bell | Published September 22, 2019

This week, Disney Parks Chairman Bob Chapek gave several Cast Members at Disney’s Hollywood Studios a look behind the construction walls of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. In the attraction, guests will step into the carton world of Mickey and Minnie as they board a train with Goofy as the engineer. The out-of-control adventure is … Cast Members Get a Peek at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

New Batch of Passholder Mobile Order Buttons at the Disneyland Resort

By Tom Bell | Published September 21, 2019

A fourth batch of exclusive Annual Passholder buttons are now available at the Disneyland Resort encouraging Passholders to use Mobile Order. Last month, we told you that buttons would eventually be coming to almost all of the Mobile Order locations. To date, buttons have been released at (and disappeared from) a dozen different locations Mobile … New Batch of Passholder Mobile Order Buttons at the Disneyland Resort

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

By Tom Bell | Published September 20, 2019

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

By Tom Bell | Published September 20, 2019

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