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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…
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…
![The too-awesome-for-words Churro Light Saber. Photo [CC0] via PxHere & KissPNG.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/churro-light-saber-1-768x432.jpg)
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….
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…
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…