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Hey Walt, what rides will be at the new Disney parks in our Pure Michigan?

And how long can Uncle Walt's milk this "Disney in the Upper Peninsula" thing? Submitted by Michael M., Warren, MI Hi Michael, Thanks for asking this important question. Of course there will be rides in the new Michigan parks, though around here we call them "attractions." The Imagineers are hard at work designing the new parks, so everything is on the table. But although the plans are fluid and could change at anytime, I can tell you that some of your old favorites are ...

Hey Walt, why is Disney blocking Uncle Walt’s Insider on its WiFi?

“Ask Uncle Walt” is a regular feature of Uncle Walt’s Insider: you ask, Uncle Walt answers! Today's question: "Hey Walt, why is Disney blocking Uncle Walt's Insider on its WiFi?" Submitted by Skip G., Pensacola, FL Hi Skip, Thanks for writing in and asking this really important question. I'll be honest, I had no idea that WiFi referred to wireless networking. I thought it meant Water In Fuel Indicator. I had to disguise myself and go into the nearest Starbucks to find out what you ...

June 22, 2018 by Walt in WWWD

Hey Walt, should Disney continue burning parade floats?

"Ask Uncle Walt" is a regular feature of Uncle Walt's Insider: you ask, Uncle Walt answers! Submitted by Andy P., Riverside, CA Hi Andy, Thanks for asking. The short answer is yes. Parades have always played an important part at Disney parks, with creativity and originality that brings families and loners alike to line the street. But the sad fact is some of that creativity and originality has been lost. And to be honest, some of these floats are horrible. I have a couple of ...

May 18, 2018 by Walt in WWWD

Hey Walt, are Imagineers out of ideas?

"Ask Uncle Walt" is a regular feature of Uncle Walt's Insider: you ask, Uncle Walt answers! Submitted by Hector B. Hi Hector, People from all over the world spend millions of dollars annually to visit the Disney Parks and Resorts. Many are looking for an escape from reality, and just want to have some good ole fashioned family fun. One of their favorite pasttimes is to meet their childhood heroes: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Gaston, or Ensign Garland. You see, without the aid of ...

February 19, 2018 by Walt in WWWD

Hey Walt, how do you feel about all of these paid add-ons?

Submitted by Carl S. Hi Carl, It was my idea to add a tip jar at all ride exits. Based on the numbers, that has been very successful. There has been a 63% reduction in the number of employees diving into the various fountains and waterways to collect coins to supplement their income. Head injuries alone have been reduced by 28%! Vending machine sales in that area behind the wall that you're not supposed to go (yes, Ted, we see you) are up 37%! Guest ...

September 25, 2017 by Walt in WWWD