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.

Disneyland Donates $5 Million to Help Battle Homelessness in Anaheim

By Tom Bell | Published March 5, 2019

The Disneyland Resort announced today that they have committed to fund a $5 million grant to help support affordable housing and address homelessness in Anaheim. The donation to the Orange County Housing Trust [OCHT] is the first contribution by a private donor. OCHT, an alliance of NeighborWorks Orange County and Orange County Business Council, is … Disneyland Donates $5 Million to Help Battle Homelessness in Anaheim

Walt Disney World & Disneyland Share Best Bites for March 2019

By Tom Bell | Published March 4, 2019

Each month, the Disney Parks Blog shares some Best Bites from Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort, highlighting new, fun, or seasonal items. For March, we start with food trucks and end with Mardi Gras. Disney Springs in Walt Disney World is adding a brand new food truck to its fleet that’s parked on … Walt Disney World & Disneyland Share Best Bites for March 2019

Review: Lunch (and Dinner) at Tangaroa Terrace in the Disneyland Hotel

By Tom Bell | Published March 4, 2019

Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill at the Disneyland Hotel reopened last month with a brand new menu. Since I enjoyed my breakfast there a couple weeks ago, I figured it was time to try it for lunch. With everything that’s been added, and only one (albeit large) stomach, lunch turned into lunch AND dinner…with … Review: Lunch (and Dinner) at Tangaroa Terrace in the Disneyland Hotel

Save 20% on Select Disney Cruise Line Sailings to Alaska and More

By Tom Bell | Published March 4, 2019

Disney Cruise Line has released a new discount for several cruises this spring that can save guests 20% on a vacation to Alaska, the Caribbean, or Mexico! Sail aboard the Disney Wonder from Vancouver, visiting the Dawes Glacier, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Save 20% on the following dates: May 20, 2019 | 7-Night Alaskan Cruise … Save 20% on Select Disney Cruise Line Sailings to Alaska and More

My Tour of the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

By Tom Bell | Published March 3, 2019

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival began this weekend at the Disneyland Resort. This annual event not only features California-inspired treats and adult beverages, but also special merchandise and entertainment, plus fun activities for younger guests. There’s a lot to see, so I figured I would take you on my yearly walk through … My Tour of the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

How We Used Our Sip and Savor Pass at the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

By Tom Bell | Published March 2, 2019 | Updated March 3, 2019

On Friday, the Disneyland Resort kicked off this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. The annual event features food booths throughout the park highlighting uniquely California ingredients. Disney was kinda enough to gift The DIS with a Sip and Savor Pass, and while we don’t review food we haven’t paid for, we can … How We Used Our Sip and Savor Pass at the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Disney Shares a Closer Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Attractions, Food and Merchandise

By Tom Bell | Published February 28, 2019 | Updated March 1, 2019

Overnight (at least on the east coast), Disney lifted a huge media embargo on new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge images and additional information. There are a large number of new pictures to sift through, but I shall do my best to make sense of them. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open in June … Disney Shares a Closer Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Attractions, Food and Merchandise

Captain Marvel Will Arrive Soon at Disney California Adventure

By Tom Bell | Published February 27, 2019

Last fall, we told you that Captain Marvel would heading into Disney California Adventure early this year to greet guests. Now, we have even more information about the upcoming encounter. Beginning in March, Captain Marvel will arrive in Hollywood Land on an armored S.H.I.E.L.D. vehicle with a team of agents. Stage 12 (now Hangar 12) … Captain Marvel Will Arrive Soon at Disney California Adventure

Disney California Adventure Shares a Look at 2019 Food & Wine Festival Menus

By Tom Bell | Published February 26, 2019

With the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival just days away, we finally have a complete look at the 14 Festival Marketplaces and the tasty food they will be offering! The Food & Wine Festival begins March 1st and continues through April 23rd. There are several new booths this year, including Golden Dreams … Disney California Adventure Shares a Look at 2019 Food & Wine Festival Menus

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Expanding and Adding Third Location at Walt Disney World

By Tom Bell | Published February 26, 2019

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Walt Disney World is not only expanding its Magic Kingdom location, it’s also opening a brand new location at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The popular boutique offers royal transformations to guests ages 3 to 12 where Fairy Godmothers-in-Training make them into princesses or knights. The third Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique … Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Expanding and Adding Third Location at Walt Disney World