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The door to Orlando International Airport's exclusive Club 26. Photo [CC0] via piqsels.com.

MCO Carousel 26 found! Exclusive to elite travelers

We uncover the elite "Club 26." ORLANDO, FL -- Last week Uncle Walt's Insider reported on the disappearance of Carousel 26 at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) baggage claim. As it turns out, in a rare case of our reporting being slightly incorrect, the missing carousel may not be missing after all. Instead of being stolen, Baggage Carousel 26 is apparently behind closed doors, accessible only to members of an elite club, possibly known as "Club 26." How did we miss that? While our ...

(Step)Moms Panel: “What will it do in winter?”

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers your real questions with their own totally reliable advice. [Lawyer-mandated disclaimer: do NOT rely on this advice. Our panel of experts may or may not be actual stepmoms, but they are definitely evil.] "Dear (Step) Moms: What will it do in winter?” Jeri, Ypsilanti, MI X: Hello Jeri! Since you're in Ypsi, it will probably snow during the winter. And be cold. And due to the awful plowing, Washtenaw will go from being 3 lanes in ...

February 20, 2020 by Marty in step-planDisney

WDW new flat-fee entrance arch. Photo by Jrobertiko [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia.

After outcry, Walt Disney World lowers all-inclusive price to $990/day

Guests were outrage to learn that a trip to a Disney resort could be expensive. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- As we reported last week, Walt Disney World is converting to an all-inclusive resort. While most of the country didn't read the article and thus didn't know to be upset, the few people who read Uncle Walt's Insider were outraged at the expense. One irate Uncle Walt's Insider reader, Pam S., blamed the new price scheme on "corporate greed" and said she would ...

February 19, 2020 by Marty in Florida

The Tree of Life strikes oil. Photo by Jaimie Michaels [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr, and John Trost [CC0] via Wikimedia.

BREAKING: Tree of Life strikes oil

Black gold. Texas tea. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Details are sketchy, but apparently the oil rig used to construct the Tree of Life is more than just a frame. Guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Spa, and Nahtazu are reporting a plume of oil sprouting from the top of the Tree. The situation is changing quickly, but reports are coming in that Cast Members are trying to hold umbrellas over some of the animals to shield them from the rain ...

February 18, 2020 by Marty in Florida

(Step)Moms Panel: Would you like some pasties?

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers your real questions with their own totally reliable advice. [Lawyer-mandated disclaimer: do NOT rely on this advice. Our panel of experts may or may not be actual stepmoms, but they are definitely evil.] "Dear (Step) Moms: I make pasties all the time. Would you like to try some? I have a great recipe and have been making them for 60 years.” - Marguerite N., Harrison, MI Marty: Dear Marge, Yes. Absolutely. Unless they're plant-based. Walt: Hi Maggie, thanks for ...

February 17, 2020 by Marty in step-planDisney