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The newly renamed VOLT-cano Bay at Universal Orlando. Photo by Paolo Guereta [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.

Universal Orlando tests shock therapy, wiping guests’ memory of Disney

The Volcano Bay shocks were not an accident. ORLANDO, FL -- Guests visiting Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay were recently subjected to low-level electric shocks while visiting the various pools, water slides, and spas. Park officials first pointed their fingers to cost-cutting and not following code during construction of the park. But thanks to some real investigative reporting, Team UWI is bringing you the truth behind this shocking news. [Ed.: Heh, "shocking."] Universal is shocking its guests on purpose. First, the back story When Universal Orlando ...
June 15, 2019 by Walt in California, Florida
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The Millenium Falcon before the accident. Photo by CrispyCream27 [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikipedia Commons.

Teen pilot crashes Millenium Falcon; Smuggler’s Run ride closed

The Falcon is grounded for 3-4 weeks for extensive repairs. DISNEYLAND, CA -- It took less than ten days. That's how long the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Spa area has been open at Disneyland, with the Millenium Falcon: Smuggler's Run ride as its centerpiece. But now that attraction -- the only ride in Galaxy's Edge until Rise of the Resistance opens later this year -- is closed for repairs. Smuggler's Run puts guests into the cockpit of the Millenium Falcon, allowing them to ...
June 11, 2019 by Marty in California
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True Tales: from the files of Stupid Guest Tricks.

True Tales of Stupid Guests: Episode 10

"True Tales: from the files of Stupid Guest Tricks" is an ongoing series, where we share believable stories of park guests' unbelievable stupidity. FROM STUPID GUEST TRICKS -- StupidGuestTricks.com is a website founded to provide Disney Cast Members and other theme park employees a place to vent about some of the idiots they've dealt with. Most Cast Members will tell you that 99% of the guests they deal with are wonderful, but there's always that 1% that lead to aggravation -- and ...
June 10, 2019 by Marty in California, Florida, Spotlight
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An average evening's crowd in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Video still from Letsee Media via Vimeo.

Disneyland sees spike in Light Saber injuries

Pictured: a typical evening crowd in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. DISNEYLAND, CA -- Disneyland Resort and Spa in Anaheim, CA, used to have a perfect record when it came to accidents involving Light Sabers. In fact, in the entire 64-year history of Disneyland Park, records show that not a single person reported an injury from a Light Saber. Blaster misfires, yes; accidental Force-chokes, sure. Those could hardly be avoided. Over the past seven days, there have been 107 reported Light Saber injuries at ...
June 7, 2019 by Marty in California
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The too-awesome-for-words Churro Light Saber. Photo [CC0] via PxHere & KissPNG.

Bowing to demand, Disney now sells Churro Light Sabers

We get results. DISNEYLAND, CA -- The Disney Company has seen the light and will now sell Churro Light Sabers! Just two days after Uncle Walt's Insider broke the news that the "build your own light saber" experience at the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge did not include that option, the company announced the change. You're welcome. Nobel? Pulitzer? We should win all the awards for this, right? Let us know in the comments below! Need more Uncle Walt's in your life? Be sure to ...
June 3, 2019 by Marty in California
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