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News Brief: Disney merger with Chick-fil-A; Sunday park closures looming?
ByMarty February 22, 2018February 19, 2018

Merger negotiations continue, but the tasty chicken sandwich chain’s Sunday closure policy has stalled progress. ATLANTA, GA — Sources in both the Walt Disney Company and Chick-fil-A have confirmed publicly that a Disney/Chick-fil-A merger is being negotiated. Rumors continue to fly around Disney and chicken-based websites about the details, but Uncle Walt’s Insider has learned…

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News Brief: Cast members can smack guests asking directions to Universal Studios
ByMarty February 10, 2018February 7, 2018

The Disney policy announced in November is now fully in effect. BURBANK, CALIFORNIA — As reported in November, Disney cast members are now authorized to use “limited physical force” if a guest asks directions to a competitor’s property. Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Bob Chapek, who first announced the policy, confirmed today that all cast…

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Crisis: churro shortage at Disneyland
ByWalt February 7, 2018February 5, 2018

Warning: this article may cause distress and is not suitable for small children. Goats will like it, though. Following last week’s shocking news about the arrest of an unnamed cast member attempting to steal the heavily guarded churro recipe, Uncle Walt’s Insider has learned about another incident involving this beloved treat, this time on the…

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LEGOLAND opening long-delayed hotel
ByWalt January 31, 2018January 29, 2018

LEGOLAND California has announced that their newest resort, the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel, will open on April 27, 2018. Fans of the little plastic bricks can start booking now! Theft and supply constraints cited for setbacks Although the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel was announced just last year, many people do not realize that it has been under…

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News Brief: Disney animatronics finally reflect headless population
ByMarty January 30, 2018January 29, 2018

Headless animatronics underscore Disney’s commitment to diversity. ANAHEIM, CA & PARIS, FRANCE — Reports and photographs have flooded the internet concerning two animatronic figures in Disney park rides that have lost their heads recently. First, the character Ursula in The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, a ride at Disneyland Park in California, was found…

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