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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 ...
March 17, 2020 by Marty in Other
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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
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I'll never let go, Jack. Photo by Matthew Vince (@synewaves) via Twitter.

Disney tests new “full immersion” version of Jungle Cruise

You've seen the backside of water. Now experience the underside of water! MAGIC KINGDOM, FL -- A boatload of lucky guests were the first ones to try out Disney's new "full immersion technology" aboard the Jungle Cruise - Sponsored by Flex Seal®! The ride, located at the Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort, Spa & Scuba Center, is the first publicly visible effect of the change in leadership at the Disney Company. Bob "Bob" Chapek's first order, just days after ...
February 28, 2020 by Walt in Florida
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From Disney CEO Bob to From Disney CEO Bob. Picture © 2020 Disney.

BREAKING: All future Disney CEO’s to be named “Bob”

Bob Iger passes on the secret handshake and the keys to Walt's cryogenic vault to Bob Chapek. BURBANK, CA -- With the naming of Bob "Robert" Chapek as the new CEO of the Disney Company, the tradition continues of having only people named "Bob" as the chief executive for the company. Rooted in a desire to honor the company's founder, Bob "Walt" Disney, the tradition first really took hold with the naming of Bob "Michael" Eisner in 1984 and his replacement Bob ...
February 26, 2020 by Marty in Other
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