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The only thing at Universal Orlando. Photo by Rstoplabe14 [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons.

Survey: most Universal visitors only know of Wizarding World

Most leave the park without even noticing the other areas or attractions. ORLANDO, FL -- A shocking new poll shows that a whopping 62 percent of all visitors to Universal Orlando are only aware of the Harry Potter-related parts of the resort. Although the Universal Studios Orlando resort first opened its doors in 1990, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter didn't come along until twenty years later, it seems almost two-thirds of its guests don't know about the remainder of the parks. Some ...

World observes International Stitch Day

Disney's mischievous but lovable alien is celebrated around the globe each June 26. Today is the 26th day of June, but of course, you don't need Uncle Walt's Insider to tell you that! You were probably awakened by the sound of fireworks at a midnight and lots of loud revelers in the street -- if you weren't one of the revelers yourself! That's right -- it's 6/26, known around the world as "International Stitch Day," in honor of the little blue alien from ...

June 26, 2018 by Marty in Other, World

Corn flake Hidden Mickey? Photo courtesy of Bailee McMahon.

Michigan woman finds “Hidden Mickey” in corn flakes

Crowds have gathered to witness the uncommon sighting. ESCANABA, MI -- "It's a miracle!" That's the viewpoint of Bailee McMahon of Escanaba, Michigan. The 36-year-old retail cashier and mother of two teenagers tells her story to Uncle Walt's Insider: "I was sitting down to a quick breakfast before heading to my shift. It was a Thursday, so I was having a bowl of corn flakes, eh. I had just been thinking about how great it would be to go back to Walt Disney ...

June 25, 2018 by Marty in Other

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Point/Counterpoint: The “Churro Ice Cream Sandwich”

(Two-finger) Point/Counterpoint is a recurring feature we just thought up where we debate with ourselves about current theme park news. TODAY'S TOPIC: The so-called "Churro Ice Cream Sandwich." SUBMITTED: The Churro Ice Cream Sandwich is an abomination from the pit of hell and must be stopped before lives are lost. POINT - Marty: It was bound to happen eventually. It seems that every stupid idea starts in California and then spreads across the nation. Just look at all the bad trends that started in California: ...

June 23, 2018 by Marty in California, Florida, Other

Uncle Walt’s celebrates 200th article that no one will read

Ten months, 200 articles, and still only two regular readers! UNCLE WALT'S H.Q. -- It's party time at the main offices of Uncle Walt's Insider! [Ed.: Ub, I'm sure I put your invite in the mail. Be patient.] This is the 200th article published at UncleWalts.com! We deeply appreciate all of the support, likes, shares, retweets, swipes right, and postcards from all of our faithful readers! [Ed.: Both of you.] To be fair, we joke about having only two regular readers, and that's not at all ...

June 21, 2018 by Marty in Other