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Is Minnie still alive? Photo [CC0] via Pxhere.

Publicity stunt? Minnie Mouse very much alive

Guests report seeing Minnie Mouse since her supposed demise earlier this week. DISNEYLAND, CA -- Less than one week after Uncle Walt's Insider reported that a feral cat had eaten Minnie Mouse, some guests report seeing Minnie alive and well in the park. This is not only extremely suspicious, but raises several questions. What really happened? How could this have happened? Here are the possibilities, starting with the most likely and going to the least: (1) It was all a hoax, staged by Disney, in order ...

The UK Pavilion's "Epcexit" hits a snag. Image courtesy DepositPhotos.

Epcot’s UK Pavilion seeks extension on timetable to withdraw from World Showcase

So many details have yet to be worked out. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- The United Kingdom Pavilion is still hammering out details on its exit from Epcot's World Showcase, as the March 29 deadline draws near. And now, the Pavilion has announced that it will seek a "short extension" on the deadline. The U.K. Pavilion announced its withdrawal from World Showcase last May, as a consequence of the "Brexit" vote. The withdrawal, called "Epcexit" by no one, really [Ed.: It never caught on.], ...

March 22, 2019 by Marty in Florida

A $71 Billion Fox. Photo [CC0] via Pxhere.

Disney pays $71 Billion for Fox

What makes this particular animal so valuable? BURBANK, CA -- Disney CEO Robert Iger announced Tuesday that the Walt Disney Company had acquired a fox from media mogul Rupert Murdoch, according to news reports. There was no immediate indication about where the fox will live, or why the purchase was made. So many questions As we at Uncle Walt's Insider scanned headlines about this purchase (reading articles is boring), we had many questions. Such as, why this particular fox? What makes it worth billions ...

March 21, 2019 by Marty in Other

Disney's Alton Towers Resort and Spa. Photo by Christophe95 [CC0] via Wikipedia Commons.

Disney to buy UK’s Alton Towers

Now Brits won't have to travel to Orlando or Paris to see Mickey! STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND -- For years, long-suffering Disney fans in the United Kingdom have watched other countries get Disney parks. First France, then Japan, then China - both Hong Kong and Shanghai - and even North Korea and New Zealand. But now their patience has paid off, as the Walt Disney Company has announced plans to purchase the Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, England. Alton Towers The Alton Towers Resort, like so ...

March 20, 2019 by Marty in World

Disneyland Ambassador Lucifer, post-prandium. Photo by Jean [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.

“Just doing his job”: feral cat eats Minnie

Disneyland's feline rodent control program works a little too well. ANAHEIM, CA -- Fans of Walt Disney's original Magic Kingdom know that the park plays host to dozens of feral cats. The cats are not only tolerated, but fed and cared for, as they help keep the park free from rodents. Apparently, though, they were not told that some rodents were off-limits. Lucifer The cat involved, Lucifer, is a long-time resident of Disneyland park, and a favorite of Cast Members. He was even featured here ...

March 19, 2019 by Marty in California