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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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What Would Walt Do? You ask, Uncle Walt answers!

Hey Walt, now that Galaxy’s Edge is open, what land should Disney build next?

Yippie-ki-yay, M...ickey. Today's question: "Hey, Walt, now that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is almost open, what land should Disney build next?" Submitted by Link Artletter, Los Angeles, CA Hi Link, Thanks for asking. I've been walking the empty sidewalks of Main Street all week pondering this same question. I've popped in and out of Imagineering asking this same question. When Iger and I were discussing his move to UWI after retirement, I asked this same question. Truth be told, there is only one idea that Disney has, ...
June 5, 2019 by Walt in WWWD
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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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No toilets visible at Galaxy's Edge. Photo courtesy Disney.

First reaction to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: “Meh”

Our panel was not that impressed. DISNEYLAND, CA -- The highly-anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has been open for a day, and the first impressions are rolling in: Yawn. That's right, apparently it's just okay, but nothing too exciting. Uncle Walt's Insider assembled a six-person panel of first-day Galaxy's Edge visitors to give us their reactions (mainly because someone here slept late and didn't get us first-day reservations like he promised, Ub.) We'll use their real names because thinking up fake ones is work. Panel discussion Uncle ...
June 1, 2019 by Marty in California
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Meet the 12 new Disney Legends to be honored at D23 Expo

One truly deserving new Disney Legend! And also eleven people. ANAHEIM, CA -- Disney has announced the latest round of Disney Legends to be honored at the 2019 D23 Expo, held annually in Anaheim, CA. The tribute dates back to 1987, when Fred MacMurray (star of The Absent-Minded Shaggy Flubber Millionaire) was honored as the very first Disney Legend. The recipients of this award are Disney's brightest stars and notable luminaries who continue Walt Disney's legacy and contribute to the ongoing success ...
May 17, 2019 by Walt in California, Florida, Other, World
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