Uncle Walt's Insider Florida Archives - Page 36 of 114

Universal's Volcano Bay now has a heated pool. Photo (modified) by Disney Tourist Blog, used by permission.

“A shutdown miracle”: Universal’s Volcano Bay erupts during closure

"If the park had been open, who knows how many guests would have died." ORLANDO, FL -- In what some are calling "a shutdown miracle" (and to be fair, others are calling "fake news"), Volcano Bay erupted on Tuesday. The volcano is a feature of a water park at the Universal Orlando Studios, Theme Park, School of Witchcraft & Wizardry and Spa. Although it was not thought to be dormant, since it regularly belched smoke, steam and fire, park officials did not ...

UWI Guide to Avoiding Coronavirus in Disney Parks

Pfft. Like any of us would stay home from Disney. UNCLE WALT'S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD -- From our frigid island home in the North Sea [Seriously, Walt, let us turn up the heat in the office!], we've been monitoring the health crisis sweeping the globe. And we know that nothing will stop rabid Disney fans from getting their park fix (though closing the Shanghai and Hong Kong parks have slowed a few people down). Because of that, we've assembled a few tips on ...

March 13, 2020 by Marty in California, Florida, World

A promotional graphic for DIsney's new Coronavirus Dance Parties. Photo [CC0] via Pixabay.

BREAKING: Disney announces “Coronavirus Dance Parties”

It's like the old chickenpox parties, but with dancing! BURBANK, CA -- With the ever-growing news on the COVID-19 pandemic, many public gatherings are being canceled, including NCAA & NBA sporting events, churches and schools. But Disney leadership has decided to take a different path. There will be an all-new offering at all Disney theme parks in the U.S.: The Coronavirus Dance Party. Each park will hold these dance parties nightly. Not unprecedented "Do you remember the chickenpox parties from when we were kids?" asked ...

March 12, 2020 by Ub in California, Florida, World

A Disney Cast Member directs a guest ahead in the queue. Photo © 2019 Disney / Marvel Studios

Epcot’s Guardians coaster to feature “Thanos queue”

It's like a single-rider line, but with only a 50% chance you'll get to ride. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Excitement continues to build around the new, completely-park-appropriate "Guardians of the Galaxy" roller coaster currently being built at EPCOT. The coaster, slated to be finished in 2038, has Marvel fans rejoicing (and Epcot Center purists in anguish). New details are emerging about the ride as construction progresses. The attraction will feature the usual Standby and Fastpass+ queues, but instead of a single-rider line, ...

March 11, 2020 by Marty in Florida

Just one of the many exciting construction walls this tour will cover! Photo by Disney Tourist Blog, used by permission.

“Magic of Construction Walls” Tour comes to Epcot

All alone or in twos, the ones who really love you walk up and down outside the wall. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- As we noted in an article update recently, Epcot will soon be home to Disney's "The Magic of Construction Walls" tour. The popular tour originated in Disney's Hollywood Studios, but was discontinued after the opening of Galaxy's Edge. Like the previous offering, this tour will take guests throughout Epcot's multiple construction areas. The survey of the approximately 63 miles of ...

March 3, 2020 by Marty in Florida