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UWI Coronavirus Policy: No more than 50 readers online at the same time

Also, run a virus scan on your computer before visiting Uncle Walt's Insider. UNCLE WALT'S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD -- First, the good news: COVID-19 has not infected any Uncle Walt's Insider staff. You could say it's because of the precautions we're taking, but let's be honest. People have been "socially distancing" themselves from us long before this current situation. We've never been the types to follow a crowd, but with everyone putting out an official Coronavirus policy, we figured we'd better get one ...

(Step)Moms Panel: What do Cast Members do when not working?

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: What do Disney Cast Members do when they're not at work?" - Bill B., New England Note: this article was written and scheduled before the Disney parks shutdowns were announced. (Talk about poor timing.) We love Cast Members, and ...

March 16, 2020 by Marty in step-planDisney

Uncle Walt’s Insider Week in Review for March 15

Here's what you missed while doing something much less important! Appearing this past week on Uncle Walt's Insider: Monday (STEP) MOMS PANEL: IS A DISNEY VACATION WORTH THE EXTRA COST OVER SIX FLAGS? Our (Step) Moms have all the answers! (Most of them wrong.) Tuesday MEDICAL JOURNAL: GOOFY IS ACTUALLY A GENIUS? - Mickey's pal Goofy is known as a lovable, not-too-bright klutz. Has he been fooling us all this time? Wednesday EPCOT'S GUARDIANS COASTER TO FEATURE "THANOS QUEUE" - Single riders lining up for the coming GotG ...

March 15, 2020 by Marty in Spotlight

A sign on the Walt Disney Company headquarters. Photo by Utilizer [CC-BY-SA-4.0] via Wikimedia.

Amid Coronavirus fears, Disney selling off key assets

We can't believe they're letting these properties go! BURBANK, CA -- The Walt Disney Company is apparently having budget shortfalls, what with the extended closure of Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort over concerns about COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Consequently, they have announced that they would be selling off some assets. Newly appointed CEO Bob "Bobby Cutbacks" Chapek sent out a press release announcing the sales. List of items for sale Uncle Walt's Insider staff carefully read through the 38 page list of assets that ...

March 14, 2020 by Walt in Other

UWI Guide to Avoiding Coronavirus in Disney Parks

Pfft. Like any of us would stay home from Disney. UNCLE WALT'S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD -- From our frigid island home in the North Sea [Seriously, Walt, let us turn up the heat in the office!], we've been monitoring the health crisis sweeping the globe. And we know that nothing will stop rabid Disney fans from getting their park fix (though closing the Shanghai and Hong Kong parks have slowed a few people down). Because of that, we've assembled a few tips on ...

March 13, 2020 by Marty in California, Florida, World