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“Space 220” scam: Epcot restaurant is not actually in space

We were all set to review it until we learned it costs money. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- My assignment was simple, handed to me by Uncle Walt himself. "Review this new 'Space 220' restaurant at Epcot," he said. "Our readers need to know everything about it -- the experience, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere." He chuckled at the last word, apparently intending a barely-pun based on "space" and "atmosphere." Like with most of Uncle Walt's jokes, I only got it ...
October 5, 2021 by Marty in Florida
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What fireworks looked like before they were forced to wear masks. Photo by Candace Lindemann [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.

New fireworks surprise: Hub & Main Street viewing spots cost extra

The Chapeking of Disney continues! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- The new "Disney Enchantment" fireworks and projection show is a hit, but many guests are finding it to be a hit in their pocketbook as well. Fresh on the heels of Walt Disney World charging for their formerly free transportation, now just watching the fireworks can cost extra. Guests who view the show from the Magic Kingdom's prime viewing spots in the Hub or on Main Street are being hit with a ...
October 2, 2021 by Marty in Florida
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Okay, they say they've cancelled the plans to open a camp at Toowoomba. They "say". Image via clipartpanda.com & clipartion.com.

Australian quarantine camp renamed “Disneyland Down Under” to quell protests

We're already booking our plane tickets. TOOWOOMBA, AUSTRALIA -- The government of Australia has figured out how to counter the protests against their aggressive anti-Covid policies: marketing. "That's right," Down Under (the country nickname) spokesperson Jun Under (no relation) tells Uncle Walt's Insider. "When we rip someone out of their home and ship them to a 'camp' based on a health scare, for some reason a lot of folks didn't like it. I mean, not just the ones we're locking up, but other ...
September 29, 2021 by Marty in World
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Little-Known Facts about Disney+!

Top 12 little-known facts about Disney+!

Our little-known facts series continues! Disney+ has been in operation for 37 years now, ever since Alexander Graham Bell invented the television remote. [Note: do actual research before publication.] It was the world's first entertainment streaming service, no matter what Knott's Berry Farm+ claims. But do you know everything there is to know about the Mouse's streaming service? If not, don't despair! Uncle Walt's Insider is here to provide some incredible, newly-written-discovered trivia about Disney+! It was named for the famous explore, Dr. Albert Plus. He ...
September 26, 2021 by Marty in Other, Spotlight
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He looks almost lifelike.

Biden animatronic leaves when guest asks a question; Hall of “Presidents” closed

It was later spotted eating ice cream and sniffing kids' hair. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- The Hall of "Presidents"* at Magic Kingdom Park continues to experience problems with the Biden audio-animatronic figure. The figure has caused closures previously due to malfunctions. Sources tell Uncle Walt's Insider that an audience member shouted a question about Afghanistan during the program yesterday. The Biden animatronic reportedly replied, "I'm not supposed to take questions," and then turned and left the stage. Found but still closed for now Later ...
September 20, 2021 by Marty in Florida
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