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’s Walk Around the World to Be Retired, Commemorative Bricks Available for Purchase

As Walt Disney World continues to reconfigure theme park entrances, walkways, and security screening stations, it has become necessary to remove Disney’s Walk Around the World. The personalized hexagonal bricks will be removed in phases, with those near the Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center going away soon. When the bricks were originally Disney’s Walk Around the World to Be Retired, Commemorative Bricks Available for Purchase

Dick Dale, Guitarist on the 1996 Soundtrack for Disneyland’s Space Mountain, Dies at 81

Musician Dick Dale, known as the King of the Surf Guitar, has died at the age of 81. Dale’s signature guitar sounds were heard at Disneyland Park from 1996 to 2003 as part of the onboard soundtrack for Space Mountain. Dale was battling cancer, but had continued touring up until the end of 2018 to Dick Dale, Guitarist on the 1996 Soundtrack for Disneyland’s Space Mountain, Dies at 81

Disney California Adventure to Host Disney Channel Fan Fest on April 27

Disney California Adventure will once again bring some of your favorite Disney Channel stars together in once place for its Disney Channel Fan Fest on April 27th! The event will include interactive main stage sessions, Q&As, musical performances, presentations by talent and creators from Disney Television Animation, sneaks peeks from Descendants 3, and meet-and-greets. Look Disney California Adventure to Host Disney Channel Fan Fest on April 27

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 18, 2019

While booking early is always your best bet, there are occasionally discounts to be had on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. Some are aimed at a specific market or demographic, while others are more widespread. Most are for a specific sailing or certain stateroom category. They are, however, constantly changing, so you may have to Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of March 18, 2019

Cast Members Sign Steel to Celebrate TRON Attraction Construction at Magic Kingdom

Recently, Walt Disney World Cast Members and project teams working on the TRON attraction coming to the Magic Kingdom got to sign their names on a piece of steel that will be one of the first support columns. The attraction, based on the popular TRON Lightcycle Power Run in Shanghai Disneyland, is set to open Cast Members Sign Steel to Celebrate TRON Attraction Construction at Magic Kingdom

Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Debuts Updated Skillets

The fan-favorite Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge added some brand new lunch and dinner skillets today and, very soon, will also update their breakfast skillets! As always, these all-you-care-to-enjoy skillets come with the fun and frivolity that folks have come to enjoy, plus lots and lots of ketchup. The new Signature Lunch Skillet Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Debuts Updated Skillets

Victoria & Albert’s and Napa Rose Receive Awards from AAA and Forbes Travel Guide

Two of the finest restaurants on Disney property continue to rack up the accolades. Again this year, Victoria & Albert’s has been honored by Forbes Travel Guide, plus both Victoria & Albert’s and Napa Rose have been acknowledged by AAA. Last month, we told you that Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Victoria & Albert’s and Napa Rose Receive Awards from AAA and Forbes Travel Guide

Conservatory for Young Performers Returns to Disneyland this Summer

The Disneyland Resort has announced that their Disney Performing Arts Conservatory will be held again this summer, helping young performers improve their skills. In addition to the musical theatre conservatory that has been held in the past, this year young musicians can attend the instrumental conservatory. The classes are aimed at performers ages 14 to Conservatory for Young Performers Returns to Disneyland this Summer