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.

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

Disneyland Resort Announces Sugarboo & Co. Coming to Downtown Disney

By Tom Bell | Published February 26, 2019

The Disneyland Resort has announced that Sugarboo & Co. will be opening soon on the west end of Downtown Disney! The family-owned boutique features art prints, home goods, paper products, handmade ceramics, candles, bath apothecary, stamped jewelry, and more. Owner artist Rebecca Puig, who also operates a store in Orlando at Disney Springs, started the … Disneyland Resort Announces Sugarboo & Co. Coming to Downtown Disney

Disney Shares More About Pools and Walkways Coming to Riviera Resort

By Tom Bell | Published February 22, 2019

With construction in full swing at Disney’s Riviera Resort, the Disney Parks Blog has shared even more information about the European-inspired pools and walkways coming to the Disney Vacation Club property. A quick look at the pools was included in one of the recent renderings, but now even more information is available. The feature pool … Disney Shares More About Pools and Walkways Coming to Riviera Resort

Fun Foods for February (and March) at the Magic Kingdom

By Tom Bell | Published February 21, 2019

The Magic Kingdom is the place to be for new and unique food items this time of year. Between Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick’s Day, there are plenty of fun treats to be had. Beginning February 24th, the park will be offering three brand new cones. The Hei Hei Cone … Fun Foods for February (and March) at the Magic Kingdom

Disneyland, Walt Disney World Share Their Best Bites for February 2019

By Tom Bell | Published February 21, 2019

Each month, the Disney Parks Blog share some Best Bites, highlighting what’s new and fun in food at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. The items aren’t always new, but they’re always delicious! Starting at the Disneyland Resort, several of the hotel restaurants have received updates over the last few weeks. Most recently, Tangaroa … Disneyland, Walt Disney World Share Their Best Bites for February 2019

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Earns Forbes Travel Guide Star Award

By Tom Bell | Published February 21, 2019

Forbes Travel Guide announced today that Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is among the properties on its 2019 Star Rating list. The Grand Californian is now a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Hotel, and is the only hotel in Anaheim on the list. As they prepared the list, Forbes Travel Guide inspectors visited anonymously to … Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Earns Forbes Travel Guide Star Award

Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is Adding Weekend Brunch

By Tom Bell | Published February 21, 2019

Beginning March 29th, the PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will be expanding its character experience by adding Donald Duck’s Seaside Brunch on the weekends! Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast will continue until 11:00am during the week and 11:30am on the weekends, but the restaurant will switch over to a brunch menu beginning at 11:30am … Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is Adding Weekend Brunch

It’s Not the Size of the Castle: Closed for Renovation

By Tom Bell | Published February 20, 2019

Much has been discussed lately about the refurbishments happening at Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park and, in fact, ALL of the closures and walls that are happening at the Disneyland Resort. While some guests think that their vacation may be “ruined” by the closures, my opinion is that these closures are helping make vacations … It’s Not the Size of the Castle: Closed for Renovation