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The inspiration for the rethemed MIne Mine Mine Train. Photo by colorblindPICASO [CC BY-NC 2.0] via Flickr.

Confirmed: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train being rethemed to Finding Nemo

Disappointed guests and constantly low ridership leads to the change. MAGIC KINGDOM, FL -- The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train was to be the crown jewel of the Magic Kingdom expansion known as New Fantasyland. But the out-of-touch executives in Burbank did not realize the public disdain for Walt Disney's first feature-length animated movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It may be the lack of interest in the source material, or just the poor ride experience, but the attraction is constantly a ...

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

Tastes just like mouse to us! Video still from BEST TV ADS COMPILATIONS via YouTube, modified.

Disneyland stops serving mouse meat

They finally found a suitable substitute. DISNEYLAND, CA -- It's well-known to those with the proper sources that Disneyland uses mouse meat in their restaurants. They've just been quiet about it for years, not wanting to upset younger fans of Mickey & Minnie. Now a Disney insider tells Uncle Walt's, um, Insider that the mouse meat is going away. "Tastes just like mouse" "Disney is trying to stay ahead of the animal activists," says our anonymous source, a food service worker at Disneyland, "even though ...

August 19, 2019 by Marty in California, Florida

She probably meant to say the Palestine Pavilion. Epcot photo [CC0] via Pixabay; AOC photo by nrkbeta [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr.

Confused AOC upset Reps. Tlaib & Omar were banned from Epcot’s Israel Pavilion

We had a long editorial debate about whether "confused" and "AOC" in the headline were redundant. WASHINGTON, DC -- As fallout continues from the nation of Israel's decision to deny Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib (MI) and Ilhan Omar (MN) entry into the country, another U.S. Representative had a unique complaint. "It's wrong for Epcot to keep these strong women of color out of the Israel Pavilion," tweeted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). "I thought Disneyland Orlando was open to everyone!" After Uncle Walt's Insider reached ...

August 16, 2019 by Marty in Florida, Other

Multiple Mickeys in each Disney theme park! Photo via DepositPhotos.

New line-reduction method: Two Mickeys in every park

Sure, it kills the magic, but the waits will be shorter! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- The Walt Disney World Resort and Spa announced a new policy on Wednesday which may be controversial: Mickey will appear in more than one location in each park simultaneously. "He's the most popular character, for sure." That's the word from Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation). "Lots of guests line up, sometimes for hours, just for a few moments to visit with Mickey. That's just a ...

August 15, 2019 by Marty in Florida