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Artist's concept of the new Space:220 restaurant at Epcot. Photo by ITC Entertainment via fistsofheaven.com.

Space 220 restaurant opening delayed — and we know why!

Pictured: Artist's concept of new Space 220 restaurant at Epcot. EPCOT, FL -- Uncle Walt's Insider has new information regarding a certain restaurant at the End of the Universe! This is of course Space 220, a new restaurant run by the Patina Group, coming soon to EPCOT. Its opening has been delayed for some time, and now Uncle Walt's Insider can finally reveal the details behind the delay. Disney (the company) spokeswomanperson Jun Disney (no relation) shares the details with us. To boldly ...

I'll never let go, Jack. Photo by Matthew Vince (@synewaves) via Twitter.

Disney tests new “full immersion” version of Jungle Cruise

You've seen the backside of water. Now experience the underside of water! MAGIC KINGDOM, FL -- A boatload of lucky guests were the first ones to try out Disney's new "full immersion technology" aboard the Jungle Cruise - Sponsored by Flex Seal®! The ride, located at the Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort, Spa & Scuba Center, is the first publicly visible effect of the change in leadership at the Disney Company. Bob "Bob" Chapek's first order, just days after ...

February 28, 2020 by Walt in Florida

What Would Walt Do? You ask, Uncle Walt answers!

Hey Walt, what do you think of Walt Disney World becoming an all-inclusive resort?

Note: Replace this with something funny and witty. Or not. Today's question: "Hey Walt, what do you think of Walt Disney World becoming an all-inclusive resort? What are the pros and cons?" Submitted by George K., Winter Haven, FL HI George, Thanks for asking. When we first broke the news, people cried about corporate greed, and how it makes this unaffordable for the working class, or even the middle class. We pointed out that parking was included, but the damage had been done and Disney backed ...

February 22, 2020 by Walt in Florida, WWWD

The door to Orlando International Airport's exclusive Club 26. Photo [CC0] via piqsels.com.

MCO Carousel 26 found! Exclusive to elite travelers

We uncover the elite "Club 26." ORLANDO, FL -- Last week Uncle Walt's Insider reported on the disappearance of Carousel 26 at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) baggage claim. As it turns out, in a rare case of our reporting being slightly incorrect, the missing carousel may not be missing after all. Instead of being stolen, Baggage Carousel 26 is apparently behind closed doors, accessible only to members of an elite club, possibly known as "Club 26." How did we miss that? While our ...

February 21, 2020 by Marty in Florida

WDW new flat-fee entrance arch. Photo by Jrobertiko [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia.

After outcry, Walt Disney World lowers all-inclusive price to $990/day

Guests were outrage to learn that a trip to a Disney resort could be expensive. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- As we reported last week, Walt Disney World is converting to an all-inclusive resort. While most of the country didn't read the article and thus didn't know to be upset, the few people who read Uncle Walt's Insider were outraged at the expense. One irate Uncle Walt's Insider reader, Pam S., blamed the new price scheme on "corporate greed" and said she would ...

February 19, 2020 by Marty in Florida