Our little-known facts series continues, in spite of underwhelming demand! The Disney Company has long wanted to be more than an entertainment company hosting “guests.” Like any power-hungry corporation, they can exercise their authority so much better if they aren’t just your host, but your government — albeit a smiling, pixie-dust sprinkled version. From Walt’s…
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: It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us again! What…
We missed these posters on our last visit, as we were too busy checking our Facebook notifications. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Disney has unveiled its new “celebration slogan,” which will be used in Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide: “PUT DOWN YOUR STUPID PHONE.” “We wanted something that would appeal to all ages, and really…
The number one tourist destination in the world is solidly middle-aged now! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL – Fifty years! A lot has happened since Walt Disney World first opened its gates so long ago. There was Nixon, and, uh, disco, … something about the Berlin Wall… The moon landing? No, that was before. We really…
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Personally, we don’t get the connection. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — On the eve of the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, Spa, & Gangsta Rap Hall of Fame, resort officials have announced that Flavor Flav, co-founder of rap pioneer group Public Enemy, will be an official Ambassador of the parks. Disney (the…