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The old Splash Mountain sign. Photo by Michael Gray [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr.

Splash Mountain renamed; more changes coming (Rapunzel ride???)

Karen's not just one of the original Mousekeeters! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Shortly after announcing that Splash Mountain would be re-themed, Disney let Uncle Walt's Insider know of several other changes coming to the Magic Kingdom. We've summarized the key changes below. The Mountain formerly known as Splash As already announced, Splash Mountain will be themed to The Princess and the Frog. Not previously announced, until we announced it right now, the ride will also be re-named -- but not to "Flash Mountain." ...
July 4, 2020 by X in Florida
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Thieves strike Orlando Airport, steal entire baggage carousel

We noticed the missing carousel once we remembered that there is a number between 25 and 27. ORLANDO, FL -- A gang of thieves apparently have stolen Baggage Carousel 26 at the Orlando International Airport (MCO), causing widespread fear and confusion for visitors to Florida's busiest airport. The theft was reported Monday after a passenger mistakenly that their luggage would be on Carousel 26. According to sources, the unnamed passenger searched between Carousels 25 and 27 for over three hours without success. Sources estimate ...
February 11, 2020 by X in Florida
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Uncle Walt’s Insider Food Blog: Pineapple Dole Whip

The secrets behind one of Universal's best drinks! UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD -- Time for yet another episode of everyone's favorite food blog! This week, we are heading back to Disney, to take a look at a fan favorite, the Pineapple Dole Whip. [Ed.: Wait, didn't we already do a Food Blog about Dole Whips? Whatever. It's been a month; no one will remember. Delete this note.] A Rambling Story that Doesn't Really Go Anywhere Looking back over previous food blogs, I feel like I've ...
January 13, 2020 by X in Spotlight, Uncle Walt's Food Blog
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Uncle Walt’s Insider Food Blog: Frozen Butterbeer

The secrets behind one of Universal's best drinks! UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD -- Time for another episode of everyone's favorite food blog! This week, we'll be moving away from Disney park staples and venturing across town to check out the competition. No, not the Holy Land Experience. And no, the Lake Eola Swans are not actually an attraction. A Rambling Story that Doesn't Really Go Anywhere I remember the first time I read the Harry Potter™ novels by J.K. Rowling. I was captivated by ...
January 6, 2020 by X in Spotlight, Uncle Walt's Food Blog
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Uncle Walt’s Insider Food Blog: Mickey Ice Cream Bars

The secrets behind one of Disney's best desserts! UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD -- Hey, everybody! Guess what? Uncle Walt said that we're going to add a Disney food blog to our site, and that I get to write the first one! When I asked him for details about what the new blog should contain, his response was "Eh, just make it like every other Food Blog on the Internet, but about Disney food." So, after much researching, I proudly present the first ...
December 5, 2019 by X in Spotlight, Uncle Walt's Food Blog
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