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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…
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If the new attraction looks like Mardi Gras, “flashing” will actually add to the realism. GLENDALE, CA — The Internet nearly shut down recently after news that Disney would be re-theming Splash Mountain to The Princess and the Frog, the story of Tiana, princess of Genovia Arendelle New Orleans. [Ed.: It’s been a while since we…
Disney’s getting a lot of details wrong in their announcements lately. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Several news sources said last week that Disney would not be holding its “Eat to the Beat” concert series at Epcot this year due to health restrictions. But Uncle Walt’s Insider can tell you now that the concerts will…
Just goes to show you can rely on Uncle Walt’s Insider! UNCLE WALT’S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD — We are not usually the types to blow our own horn. First of all, we’re string players, mostly. And also, we are really humble. Like, really humble. You would not believe how mind-bogglingly humble we are. It’s one…
This might be revenge for Mickey taking the CEO job away from him. MAGIC KINGDOM, FL — As Disney readies the parks for upcoming reopening protests, arriving Cast Members found barricades on Main Street U.S.A. Yes, the Walt Disney World Resort & Spa’s Magic Kingdom now has its own autonomous zone. Led by an individual calling himself…