Page 22 – Uncle Walt's Insider

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. ... Read more
UWI step-planDisney

Step-planDisney: Yes, Virginia, there really is a Disneyland Pyongyang

The Uncle Walt's Insider step-planDisney (Step)Moms answer 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-planDisney (Step)Moms: I found an article on your website about Disneyland Pyongyang. Like, North Korea, right? Is that actually a thing? Would you recommend going there?" - Jareth Ryba, Grand Island NE Walt: Hi Jared, thanks for asking. Yes, I visit twice a ... Read more
What will the third gate be? Graphic courtesy all-free-download.com.

Rumor: Disneyland will add third theme park!

Normally we don't pass along rumors. We start them. ANAHEIM, CA -- Rumors are flying (or soon will be) after a major theme park news website broke the story that a third theme park may be added to the Disneyland Resort and Spa. The third park will join Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Although a name for the park and a specific location have not been revealed, it is suspected that Disney will try to copy the unqualified success of California Adventure. ... Read more
We can't wait to visit Apple, Oklahoma! Photo [CC-BY-2.0] via eoi.es.

The best and worst things about Apple buying Disney

I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing: that it was all started in a Los Altos garage. UNCLE WALT'S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD - Now that the news is official that Apple is buying Disney, we thought we'd assemble a panel of experts and deep thinkers to discuss the pros and cons of the buyout. Unfortunately, we couldn't find any experts and deep thinkers, so we had to come up with these ourselves. We'll leave it to you to sort ... Read more

Disney Parks to rebrand as health care, will accept Medicaid, Medicare

The fact that Disney will now get federal health care funds is "not another money grab," according to CEO Chapek. BURBANK, CA -- In a recent call with investors, Bob "Bob" Chapek, CEO of the Disney Company, announced plans to relabel the Disney theme parks as health care facilities, primarily to be able to rake in federal health funds. The newly renamed "Disney Parks, Experiences, and Hospice Care" division will begin accepting Medicare/Medicaid payments within a few months. Citing lower guest satisfaction, ... Read more