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.

Marvel’s Chris Hemsworth Among 2020 Honorees on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

By Tom Bell | Published June 21, 2019

Thursday, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the 2020 class of honorees that will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The list includes several names that are familiar to Disney/Marvel Fans. Among the honorees are actor Chris Hemsworth (Thor films, The Avengers films), actor Laurence Fishburne (Ant-Man and the Wasp), and Academy Award … Marvel’s Chris Hemsworth Among 2020 Honorees on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

More Details About Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, Opening this Month at California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published June 20, 2019

Disney California Adventure has release a few more tidbits about Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, which is opening soon on Pixar Pier, including the news that it will be opening later this month. The updated version of Flik’s Flyers will have guests boarding one of eight Memory Movers and taking a “sense-ational spin” to help Riley’s … More Details About Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, Opening this Month at California Adventure

Disneyland Resort Shares Dates and Pricing for Grad Nite 2020

By Tom Bell | Published June 20, 2019

The Disneyland Resort has announced the dates for the Class of 2020’s Grad Nite event which will be held 16 nights in May and June of next year. Once again, the party will be held after-hours at Disney California Adventure from 9:00pm to 2:00am, with schools having the option of upgrading their tickets for even … Disneyland Resort Shares Dates and Pricing for Grad Nite 2020

Meet Composer Tyler Bates, Singer Matthew Morrison, and More at the D23 Expo

By Tom Bell | Published June 20, 2019

Plans for the upcoming D23 Expo continue to expand, and this time around we have an update from the Disney Music Group which will once again host the Disney Music Emporium, a pop-up shop filled with exclusive merchandise and celebrity appearances. The exact schedule of album signings has not been released, but you can look … Meet Composer Tyler Bates, Singer Matthew Morrison, and More at the D23 Expo

Plaza Inn Hosting Fourth of July Fireworks Dining Package at Disneyland

By Tom Bell | Published June 20, 2019

Disneyland’s popular Plaza Inn restaurant will be hosting a special dining package on July 4th that includes dinner, fireworks viewing and a light-up lanyard. Adults will enjoy Slow-roasted Barbecue Pork, Fried Chicken Breast, Smoked Bratwurst with Golden Mustard Sauce, Fresh Watermelon, Corn on the Cob, House-made Cornbread, Sweet Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, and Classic … Plaza Inn Hosting Fourth of July Fireworks Dining Package at Disneyland

Know Before You Go: Tips For Visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Starting June 24

By Tom Bell | Published June 19, 2019 | Updated June 24, 2019

With the end of the initial reservation-only period for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge fast approaching, the Disneyland Resort has released more information about how guests will be able to access the newest area in Disneyland Park beginning June 24th! Guests are advised to download the Disneyland App, as that will be the easiest way to … Know Before You Go: Tips For Visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Starting June 24

Walt Disney and Fox Studios See Third Round of Layoffs

By Tom Bell | Published June 19, 2019

Variety is reporting that The Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Fox has issued another round of layoffs across several divisions of its film groups. Today’s layoff of a few dozen employees is smaller than the previous layoffs that happened most recently in May, and before that in March, just after Disney’s acquisition of Fox … Walt Disney and Fox Studios See Third Round of Layoffs

Previously Untitled Disney-Pixar ‘Soul’ Gets Name and Summer 2020 Release Date

By Tom Bell | Published June 19, 2019

While the date had already been reserved for a Disney-Pixar animated film, until today we didn’t know much about next summer’s release. Pixar just announced that Soul, the second original Pixar movie of 2020, will arrive in theaters one year from today. According to a Pixar, the Pete Docter film will “take you on a … Previously Untitled Disney-Pixar ‘Soul’ Gets Name and Summer 2020 Release Date

Disneyland Resort Introduces New Dole Whip Float Collectible Cup

By Tom Bell | Published June 19, 2019 | Updated June 25, 2019

Fans of Disneyland’s Dole Whip Float can now enjoy the refreshing treat in a brand new collectible cup. Guests can pick up the pineapple goodness at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar and Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill, plus around the pool at the Disneyland Hotel. Guests can also choose to add a splash of … Disneyland Resort Introduces New Dole Whip Float Collectible Cup

Walt Disney World to Host First High School Golf National Invitational

By Tom Bell | Published June 18, 2019

Next week, Walt Disney World will play host to the first-ever High School National Invitational golf tournament featuring more than 300 golfers from around the country. The Magnolia and Palm golf courses will be the home to the boy golfers, while nearby Falcon’s Fire Golf Club will host the girls. The event will take place … Walt Disney World to Host First High School Golf National Invitational