It’s the next step in a natural progression. GLENDALE, CA — Thanks to leaks from within Disney Imagineering headquarters, we now know what the next Soarin’ destination will be: the Solar System! The original Soarin’ Over California ride experience was enhanced slightly with computer graphics. Artificial elements included clouds, fireworks, Tinker Bell, and making Michael…
Disney’s commitment to “going green” impacts ride construction. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL & ANAHEIM, CA — Paper straws have already been spotted at Disneyland, and will soon appear in all Disney Parks and Resorts. It’s just the first part of the Disney Company’s commitment to environmental friendliness — because soon, everything in the parks will…
It’s Super Puzzle Fun Time again! UNCLE WALT’S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD — There’s a lot of really simple (and mostly stupid) “genius” puzzles floating around. Most of them “challenge” you to see if you can tell the difference between a “5” and an “S,” or something equally moronic. So we’re giving you a real challenge. Take…
![The Country Bear Band, now with earworms. Photo by Josh Hallett [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/country-bears-with-earworms-768x432.jpg)
A Country-singing bear? Who ever heard of that? BAY LAKE, FL — The Country Bear Jamboree has always had catchy tunes, but soon the popular attraction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom will receive a new audio system and a brand new soundtrack — and we’ve learned that the entire soundtrack will consist of (*drumroll*) earworms! Uncle…
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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit replaces Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — It’s the fourth-longest running show on Broadway. It’s spawned a Broadway sequel (Cats 2: Kitty Boogaloo) and inspired two major films (The Lion King, with Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane repeating their roles as Leo Bloom and Max Bialystock, and…