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True Tales: from the files of Stupid Guest Tricks.

True Tales of Stupid Guests: Episode 1

"True Tales: from the files of Stupid Guest Tricks" is a new series, where we share believable stories of park guests' unbelievable stupidity. FROM STUPID GUEST TRICKS -- StupidGuestTricks.com is a website founded to provide Disney Cast Members and other theme park employees a place to vent about some of the idiots they've dealt with. Most Cast Members will tell you that 99% of the guests they deal with are wonderful, but there's always that 1% that lead to aggravation -- and ... Read more
Churros. Mmm... churros. Photo by Mark Mitchell [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr. Churros. Mmmmm....

Disney raises food costs; churros still woefully underpriced

"How can you put a price on perfection?" WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- As several reliable theme park news sites are reporting, Disney Parks and Resorts and Spas have raised prices on food items. (Uncle Walt's Insider is, of course, the only super-reliable theme park news site, but occasionally the others will stumble onto something.)  Price increases reported so far include: Regular fountain drinks up $0.70 to $3.99 Large fountain drinks up $0.80 to $4.49 Dasani bottled water up $0.50 to  $3.50 Bottled soda up $0.50 to $4.50  ... Read more
Disney guests videoing other guests videoing. Photo from Clifflix via YouTube.

Opinion: Stop videoing things that are already on YouTube

Stunning 4K professional videos are available of every ride, show, or other attraction. So why do people feel compelled to hold their phone up instead of, you know, just watching? WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- As the showtime approached, your reporter stood in a sea of guests in front of Cinderella Castle. The air was rife with excitement, and the smell of churros. Then the lights dimmed around us and music swelled. The crowd cheered, and suddenly the night was brightened by ... Read more
The Disney Magic totally for real on Bay Lake. Photo by Brandon Randall, used and modified by permission, and Pjotr Mahhonin [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons.

Announcing the inaugural Uncle Walt’s cruise!

We'll set a date just as soon as we get enough readers to cover our fare. UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD -- Uncle Walt's Insider is pleased to announce its First Annual "Cruise with Uncle Walt & Friends"! We set sail next Spring!* Sailing on the majestic Disney Magic, readers who sign up for this event will enjoy a 4-day, 7-night cruise on Disney Cruise Line's wonderful Bay Lake itinerary, including a stop at Castaway Cay. Cruisers will enjoy special activities custom made for ... Read more
The free "celebration" buttons at Universal Orlando.

Universal Studios to offer free buttons

Guest surveys determined the theme of each button. ORLANDO, FL -- Universal Studios Florida is taking a cue from its Disney neighbor, and has begun offering free "celebration buttons" to its visitors. They will not exactly match Walt Disney World's buttons, however, which celebrate a guest's first visit, birthday, marriage/anniversary or circumcision. Instead, the message on Universal's four free buttons was determined by visitor surveys. The four most popular choices from the surveys have been put into production. They are: "Just here for Harry" By ... Read more