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Disneyland candy cane pulling. Photo by Loren Javier [CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr.

Line begins forming for Disneyland candy canes

The popular made-from-scratch sweet now requires a wait of several months. ANAHEIM, CA -- Diehard Disney fans have known about the Disneyland candy canes for years. No ordinary Christmas treat, this confection is cooked, colored, stretched and shaped by hand one small batch at a time as you watch. And the simple recipe hasn't varied over the years: sugar, corn syrup, peppermint oil, food coloring, pixie dust, and shavings from the magical horns of baby unicorns. What has changed over the years? Television. ...

Incredibles 2 movie poster © 2019 Disney.

Nine things you should know about Incredibles 2

We waited 14 years for this sequel. Number 2 explains why! BURBANK, CA -- With the release of any new Disney film comes inevitable clickbait articles from websites that have nothing to do with the movie, hoping to capture some reflected glory from the artists who do the real work. But Uncle Walt's Insider is different from all those others -- because, well, we admit it! So, with this latest Pixar release, here are nine totally true and reliable things you should know about Incredibles ...

June 16, 2018 by Marty in California, Other

Disney Skyliner artist's conception. (c) 2017 Disney.

No longer a hoax? Gondola system apparently being a built

What started as an April Fools joke has reached the point of no return. WALT DISNEY WORLD -- What a difference a few months can make. Uncle Walt's Insider was to first to report that the Disney "Skyliner" at the Walt Disney World Resort was just an elaborate prank that got out of hand, but now the laugh is on us -- the Skyliner is actually being completed! As spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) told us at the time, "It started with some posts ...

June 15, 2018 by Marty in Florida

One more beautiful thing that's forever gone . Photo by James H. [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr.

“Amazing” Cast Member can keep straight face through stupid questions

Or "The one where we mourn the Downtown Disney of Yesterday." WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Uncle Walt's Insider has discovered a certain Cast Member who is an amazing actor, in a role not normally associated with acting skills. In fact, this Disney Springs Guest Relations Cast Member is such a talented actor that he is, incredibly, able to keep a straight face while guests ask one stupid question after another! Our intrepid reporter [Ed.: who, coincidentally, also drives an Intrepid] was meeting ...

June 14, 2018 by X in Florida

Disney's Magical Express buses. Photo by brownpau [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons.

Disney’s Magical Express to add Fastpass return

Now you can check in for DME using your Magic Bands! Hey, wait... ORLANDO, FL -- Disney has provided free transportation to its Walt Disney World resort guests through its "Disney's Magical Express" buses for over 75 years [Note: check this figure before publishing], but something new is on the horizon. Beginning this Fall, guests will have the option to obtain a Fastpass for the service. "It's a perfect option for our guests," Disney spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) tells Uncle Walt's Insider. "Most ...

June 13, 2018 by Marty in Florida