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Coming soon - the new Ukraine Pavilion at Epcot Center! Photo [CC0] via Wikimedia.

DVC resort coming to Odessa, Ukraine

"It just seemed like the right time." BR'ER BANK, CA -- The Disney Vacation Club announced today that a new DVC destination resort will be built on the shores of the Black Sea, in Odessa, Ukraine. Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) tells Uncle Walt's Insider, "The Black Sea is already a very popular vacation destination for Europeans, and we've wanted to build there for a while." Why now, we wondered? "It just seemed like the right time," Disney (no relation) explained. "Property ... Read more
The former Liberty Square. Can you spot the change? Photo by fortherock [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr.

Liberty Square to be renamed “Tianawomen Square”

Now we just have to work on that troublesome word "Liberty." WOKE DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Diversity continues to ooze into every pore of the Magic Kingdom! Disney (them/they) has just announced that Liberty Square will be renamed to Tianawomen Square. Disney (them) spokesze Jun Disney (not them) shared this with Uncle Walt's Insider: "In an effort to be more inclusive, we're changing Liberty Square to Tianawomen Square. It just seems to work, combining xyr most popular Princess Tiana and empowering other ... Read more
The newly-colorized Leave a Legacy Memorial Markers at E.P.C.O.T. C.E.N.T.R.E. Photo courtesy Disney Tourist Blog, used by permission.

Leave a Legacy tombstones return to EPCOT

Apparently they found a found a licensed funeral director willing to help. EXPERIMENTAL PROTOTYPE COMMUNITY OF TOMMOROW CENTER, FL -- In a move that has shocked a few people, Disney has returned the "Leave a Legacy" monoliths to the front of the Epcot Centre Center. The monoliths, which were removed starting in 2018, have been relocated from inside the park to outside the main entrance. The Leave a Legacy monoliths were often referred to as tombstones. However, Disney executives have repeatedly denied that ... Read more
Uncle Walt's Insider Week in Review

Uncle Walt’s Insider Week in Review for May 17

Here's what you missed while doing something much less important!  Appearing this past week on Uncle Walt's Insider: Monday (STEP) MOMS PANEL: WHEN WILL THE LOCKDOWN END SO I CAN GET BACK TO WORK? - A reader calls on the (Step)Moms' medical expertise. Ub can barely put on a Band-Aid. Tuesday JOE ROHDE'S EARRING EXPOSED TO COVID-19, IN QUARANTINE - Joe has to keep distance from his own earring! His earlobe is probably long enough. Wednesday PHOTOS FROM 2020 WALT DISNEY WORLD GRAD NIGHT - Walt Disney World ... Read more
UWI Step Moms Panel

(Step)Moms Panel: Help me with homeschooling!

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers your real questions with their own totally reliable advice. [Lawyer-mandated disclaimer: do NOT rely on this advice. Our panel of experts may or may not be actual stepmoms, but they are definitely evil.] "Dear (Step) Moms: I know you're theme park 'experts', but I'm struggling with dealing with my kids' schooling during this shutdown. Do you have any advice for me?" - Camille N., Wheat Ridge, CO Walt: Hi Carl, thanks for asking. How exciting is it ... Read more