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Disneyland bench. Okay, Hong Kong Disneyland bench. Photo by Xiquinho Silva [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Disneyland benches are going away – kind of

"Rethemed" is probably more accurate. ANAHEIM, CA -- The Disney fan universe has been all atwitter following stories that the Disneyland Park and Spa is eliminating benches. As usual, however, there is more to the story. And also as usual, Uncle Walt's Insider has all the super-reliable details the other theme park news sites miss. We reached out to our usual reliable source, Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) for details: The real story "Yes, 'benches' are going away," Disney (no relation) confirmed. ... Read more
Artist's conception of the remodeled "Cinderellschwanstein Castle." Photos from Pixabay & Pxhere.

Disneyland Bavaria invades France; Disneyland Paris surrenders

Troubling brewing in the European parks. PARIS, FRANCE -- French news agency Agence France-Presse is reporting that Disneyland Paris surrendered to its Bavarian counterpart earlier today. Details are still sketchy, but apparently the park was responding to an invasion into French territory by Disneyland Bavaria Cast Members. Check back here for details as they surface. UPDATE Officials at Disneyland Paris confirm the surrender. In a translated statement, they express the desire to "maintain their culture and avoid the loss of life that resisting an invasion would ... Read more
Uncle Walt's Insider Puzzle Time!

Puzzle Fun – Mickey word search!

"Puzzle Fun" is a recurring feature we just thought up. We at Uncle Walt's Insider know that being a Disney fan is exhausting, miserable work. Still, some of you like to, you know, relax and have fun in spite of the drudgery. So with you in mind, we present our first installment of Uncle Walt's Puzzle Fun! How many "MICKEY"'s can you find hidden in the puzzle below? Comment with your count, then check the answer key at the bottom. No cheating! ... Read more
Steve, the replacement for Epcot's Illuminations. Photo © 2018 Disney (no relation).

Illuminations replacement: “a guy named Steve”

Disney goes low-tech for Epcot's new nighttime spectacular. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Illuminations: Reflections of Earth has been a crowd favorite at E.P.C.O.T. Center and Spa since the early 90's. Illuminations, a dazzling combination of music, fireworks, pyrotechnics, yogurt, lasers, torches, live marine mammals, and a rotating globe with continent-shaped video screens (which show scenes of earth's history, mankind's achievements, and occasional live sporting events), remains extremely popular. [Note: The yogurt thing might just be me. I always enjoy a drinkable yogurt during Illuminations.]  In ... Read more
Artist's concept of Disneyland Hobbiton, the view up Main Street Middle Earth.

Disneyland Hobbiton coming to New Zealand?

Rumors... er, rumours fly about a new Disney/Peter Jackson venture. MATAMATA, NEW ZEALAND -- It sounds like amazing, and too good to be true. Insiders within the Disney company and Peter Jackson's Wingnut Films are passing along rumors that a new Disneyland-style park may be coming to New Zealand. Even better, the entire park will be both completely Disney, but themed to the Lord of the Rings stories and films. Sure, this may sound completely made-up, and fans desperate for this to be true will ... Read more