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No one at Disneyl... Hang on, we publish this at 6 am Pacific Time, well before the park opens. And why would there be sunlight? Photo via Twitter.

Nine things LESS popular than Disney

We don't want to just run negative stories about the Mouse! UNCLE WALT'S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD - No question, Disney's reputation has taken a beating lately. After its recent foray into Florida politics, and information leaking about inserting sexual matters into children's programming, for some reason folks don't seem to be as trusting of the company. In fact, a recent NBC poll says that, in one year, Disney has dropped from a 77% favorable/21% unfavorable (+56) rating in the eyes of the ...
May 26, 2022 by Marty in Spotlight
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Steak, probably from a cow. Probably. Photo by with wind [CC BY-NC 2.0] via Flickr.

To rehab its image, Disney publicly embraces cannibalism

This stance is "just as likely to be popular as the last one!" BR'ER BANK, CA -- The Disney Company has taken a beating recently over its political stances. Once the most trusted name in family entertainment, a recent poll shows that level of trust down to 54% overall. With some subgroups, the trust in Disney's programming is as low as 23%. "Our leaders are a bit confused," says Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation). "All we did was push back hard ...
April 13, 2022 by Marty in Spotlight, Uncle Walt's Food Blog
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19 little-known facts about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Our little-known facts series continues, in spite of underwhelming demand! It's a hotel! It's a spaceship! It's a hotel! No, it's a spaceship! Settle down, there's no need to argue. It's a hotel and a (pretend) spaceship! And whatever you think of Walt Disney World's new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, we can all agree on one thing: it's ing expensive. But do you know everything there is to know about this "space cruise" experience? We at Uncle Walt's Insider do, of course! So read on ...
March 30, 2022 by Marty in Florida, Spotlight
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16 little-known facts about “Storyliving by Disney”!

Our little-known facts series continues, in spite of underwhelming demand! The Disney Company has long wanted to be more than an entertainment company hosting "guests." Like any power-hungry corporation, they can exercise their authority so much better if they aren't just your host, but your government -- albeit a smiling, pixie-dust sprinkled version. From Walt's original dream of EPCOT as a true City of Tomorrow, to the town of Celebration, Florida, Disney longs to be in charge of actual living, breathing taxpayers. ...
February 22, 2022 by Marty in Spotlight
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17 little-known facts about the “Beacon of Magic” lights at Epcot!

Our little-known facts series continues, in spite of underwhelming demand! Tens, possibly hundreds [Ed.: We'd research actual attendance numbers, but that's too much like work] of guests visiting the EPCOT Center Theme Park, Resort and Spa over the past few months have been dazzled by the new light show that's been glued onto the giant golf ball Spaceship Earth. But do you know everything there is to know about this new "Beacon of Magic" light show? We at Uncle Walt's Insider know everything about it. ...
January 29, 2022 by Marty in Florida, Spotlight
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