“I thought it came with extra pay.” ANAHEIM, CA — It’s not uncommon to see cast members at Disney parks in the United States with an addition to their name badge indicating their fluency in a language other than English. But Teodor Kennard, a custodial cast member at Disneyland Park, is the only cast member…
“Lost Attractions” is a recurring feature on Uncle Walt’s Insider, where we shine the spotlight on planned attractions that were never built. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Disney’s 1996 animated feature, was a smash hit in every way. A light-hearted, comedy-filled romp through Victor Hugo’s novel about singing gargoyles [Note: check this before publishing. I haven’t…
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“My vacation was ruined,” says litigious guest. DISNEYLAND RESORT — The first of what may be many lawsuits arising from a situation first reported here last November has been filed, after one member of the park’s beloved barbershop quartet, the Dapper Dans, appeared on Main Street U.S.A. with unmatched socks. “I normally have the green striped…
“We didn’t think anyone would actually believe it.” WALT DISNEY WORLD — Put your dreams of riding a gondola away, Disney fans. It turns out the new Disney “Skyliner” at the Walt Disney World Resort is just an elaborate prank that got out of hand. “It started with some posts we read on Disney fan…
The announced theater has not been canceled! There just won’t be walls. Or a ceiling. WALT DISNEY WORLD — Good news out of Orlando! The Main Street Theater project, which was announced at the 2017 D23 Expo, has not been canceled. Rumors have been flying that the costs of replacing the aging monorail fleet meant…