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News Brief: Knott's Berry Farm hosts Peanuts celebration; allergy warnings posted.

News Brief: Knotts guests ignore Peanuts warnings, suffer allergic reaction

Signs and press releases continue to advise people with Peanuts allergies to stay clear of Knotts Berry Farm. BUENA PARK, CA -- Apparently some guests with allergies are ignoring signs and other warnings and are attending the Peanuts Celebration at Knotts Berry Farm in spite of the strong risk of exposure to Peanuts. Uncle Walt's Insider joined with other media outlets recently to help publicize the health risks of attending the festival, but park officials report that at least twenty-three guests have been ...
February 17, 2018 by Marty in California
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Disney's churros, made with a trade-secret recipe.

News Brief: Although ticket prices rise, churro prices will not increase

Thank goodness for small, cinnamon-y miracles! LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL and ANAHEIM, CA-- This past Sunday, both the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and California's Disneyland Resort announced that their park admission ticket prices would increase, as they have annually for many years. Fortunately, Uncle Walt's Insider can confirm that prices for churros have not been increased. Churros, a fried, sweet, cinnamon-flavored snack are a popular favorite among park guests. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, one Magic Kingdom guest told ...
February 13, 2018 by X in California, Florida
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News Brief: Cast members can smack guests asking directions to Universal Studios

The Disney policy announced in November is now fully in effect. BURBANK, CALIFORNIA -- As reported in November, Disney cast members are now authorized to use "limited physical force" if a guest asks directions to a competitor's property. Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Bob Chapek, who first announced the policy, confirmed today that all cast members have received additional training for handling those guests who either don't realize that Disney and Universal are two different companies, or worse, don't care. According to ...
February 10, 2018 by Marty in California, Florida
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Goats and churros collide at Disneyland Park.

Crisis: churro shortage at Disneyland

Warning: this article may cause distress and is not suitable for small children. Goats will like it, though. Following last week's shocking news about the arrest of an unnamed cast member attempting to steal the heavily guarded churro recipe, Uncle Walt's Insider has learned about another incident involving this beloved treat, this time on the west coast. CAUTION: this news is disturbing. We urge you to make sure no small children are in the room. Churro - a tasty treat with a historic past It ...
February 7, 2018 by Walt in California
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Disneyland Parkour, a new travel destination available from Adventures by Disney. Photo credit: Carterhawk [CC BY-SA 3.0] and THOR (Parkour Foundation Winter) [CC BY 2.0], both via Wikimedia Commons; modified.

New Adventures by Disney trip: Disneyland Parkour

Jumping off of castles will no longer be discouraged on Adventures by Disney's latest offering. Adventures by Disney announced a new adventure today that is sure to appeal to young, super-athletic, risk-taking Disney fans of all ages and abilities: Disneyland Parkour. Group vacations the Disney way Since 2005, Adventures by Disney has provided guided trips to locations around the world. Their exotic destinations have included Australia, Southeast Asia, and New Jersey. But for their latest adventure, Disney is sticking closer to home: the Disneyland ...
February 2, 2018 by Marty in California
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