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A new name appears over the former Tomorrowland. Photo by SteamFan [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia, & KissPNG.

Tomorrowland renamed to match theming

It's better than Tomorrowland, because the tomorrow in Tomorrowland was many, many yesterdays ago. MAGIC KINGDOM, FL -- Eagle-eyed guests have noticed that Disney has removed the Tomorrowland sign from the entrance to Tomorrowland at Disney's Magic Kingdom, Resort, Spa & Amish Retreat Center. Unfortunately, Disney blogs, vlogs, and clogs are all spreading the same fake news, that a new Tomorrowland sign will be coming soon. They are all wrong. Only Uncle Walt's Insider will bring you the truth, the whole truth, and ...
July 13, 2019 by Walt in Florida
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Disney is adding military might to its parades! Photo by Jennifer Lynn [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr & chuckgray via Pixabay.

Disney parks to add tanks, military flyovers to daily parades

It worked for the Fourth of July! BURBANK, CA -- After seeing the success and universal acclaim from the media for the nation's Fourth of July celebration in Washington, D.C., Disney Parks are getting into the spirit and adding military displays to its daily parades! Bob Chapek, Chairperson of Disney Parks & Resorts & Spas, made the announcement Tuesday. "We are excited to announce that Disney is partnering with the United States Armed Forces to add some incredible shows of force to our live ...
July 10, 2019 by Marty in California, Florida, World
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One of the new friends Blackfish supporters will meet! Photo courtesy Magda Ehlers via Pexels.

SeaWorld offers deal for team Blackfish: Swim with (hungry) Sharks!

Disney's River Country had nothing on this new animal encounter! SAN DIEGO, CA -- SeaWorld has long been known for their amazing shows, featuring some of the most talented marine animals. They also provide research into marine animal behavior, and helps rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured ocean-dwellers. In addition, as part of their education and outreach strategy, SeaWorld allows guests to interact with these amazing animals through programs like Swim with Dolphins, Swim with Beluga Whales, Dine with Shamu (featuring whole, ...
July 9, 2019 by Walt in California, Florida, World
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Epcot's Future World, after everything is put back. Photo courtesy Disney (the company).

All of Epcot’s Future World being relocated outside gate

The remodeling is more extensive than we thought. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Things are changing at Epcot! At first, it was just the large grave markers Leave a Legacy tombstones monuments being moved outside of the front gates. Then it was Spaceship Earth accidentally being dismantled. All of this is in preparation for massive renovations to the main corridor between the entrance and World Showcase. Now even more changes are coming to Epcot. While some websites say that certain elements of Future ...
July 8, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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Groot joins the Enchanted Tiki Room. Photo by Ken Lund [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr, modified.

Rumored Tiki Room overlay – not Moana, but Guardians of the Galaxy

There will be no Moana / Tiki Room overlay. It's Groot and Star Lord instead! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Fans of (the Magic Kingdom copy of) Walt Disney's original Tiki Room had their hackles raised earlier this week, as rumors swirled of a Moana overlay coming to the attraction. Thankfully, park officials quickly quashed that story, stating strongly that Moana will not be taking over the Tiki Room. Instead, the Guardians of the Galaxy will be joining Pierre, Fritz, and all of the singing birds, ...
July 5, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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