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Concept art for the new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction at LEGOland. Photo [CC0] via pxhere.

Rise of the Resistance delayed again; thanks, Kylo Ren

He really needs to learn to control his temper before he hurts someone. BLACK SPIRE OUTPOST, BATUU -- Internet and fan-driven news [Ed.: More like, FAKE news! Hah! Burn!] websites focusing on Disney have reported additional delays in the next Star Wars-themed attraction, Rise of the Resistance. It's just the latest controversy coming out of the house of Mouse. The Rise of the Resistance attraction at both the Walt Disney World Resort and Spa and Droid Factory, and the Disneyland Resort and Spa ...

October 1, 2019 by Walt in California, Florida

You can save lots of $$ if you don't go here! Photo [CC0] via Wikimedia.

Five sure-fire ways to save money at Disneyland

Following these tips will put money in your pocket, assuming it was already there. DISNEYLAND, CA -- The experts here at Uncle Walt's Insider are theme park veterans. [Ed.: Marty, while that word is accurate, please quit insisting that it means that Veteran's Day applies to you.] And we have taken all of our amazing experience and knowledge and smushed it together into one gooey mass, about the size of a volleyball. Then we stretched it back out, ironed it flat, hung it ...

September 20, 2019 by Marty in California

The scariest creatures at Halloween are also the Scarry-est! Photo by Sharp Productions via YouTube & BlessedWithGrace.net.

Dates announced for Knott’s Scarry Farm

The annual fright-fest featuring the creepy characters of Richard Scarry begins soon. BUENA PARK, CA -- Knott's Berry Farm has announced the dates for its annual Halloween transformation. From September 19 through November 2, the park will be transformed into Knott's Scarry Farm on selected nights, and will be haunted by the terrifying animal characters created by children's author Richard Scarry. "Most parks go for the whole ghouls and goblins thing at Halloween," says Knott's (the theme park) spokesperson Jun Knott (no relation ...

September 10, 2019 by Marty in California

Artist's rendition of the new entrance to Disneyland. By Chris Hagerman [CC BY 2.0 ] via Wikimedia.

Six Flags in talks to buy Disneyland

Walt's original park may soon be Six Flags: Magicland. GRAND PRAIRIE, TX -- Officials with Six Flags confirmed today that they are in "serious negotiations" with Disney Parks and Resorts. Their goal? To purchase Disneyland. THE Disneyland. "Obviously it's a prize we've had our eye on for a long time," Six Flags CEO Jim "James" Reid-Anderson tells Uncle Walt's Insider. "We don't expect to get use of the Disney name, so the park will have to be called 'Magicland' or something like that. ...

August 30, 2019 by Marty in California

Princess Klinger. Photo courtesy CBS Television [Public domain] via Wikimedia.

New attraction coming based on Disney Princess Corporal Klinger

One of the most beloved Disney princesses is finally getting his own attraction! Wait, "his"? BURBANK, CA -- It's no secret that Disney has a big secret. And they are going to secretly announce their secret at the super-secret D23 Expo (that you probably haven't heard of unless of course you're a loyal reader of Uncle Walt's Insider). But we know the secret! The big announcement for this year's super-private event is: one of the most beloved Disney princesses is finally getting his ...

August 20, 2019 by Walt in California, Florida