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Disneyland Ambassador Lucifer, post-prandium. Photo by Jean [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.

“Just doing his job”: feral cat eats Minnie

Disneyland's feline rodent control program works a little too well. ANAHEIM, CA -- Fans of Walt Disney's original Magic Kingdom know that the park plays host to dozens of feral cats. The cats are not only tolerated, but fed and cared for, as they help keep the park free from rodents. Apparently, though, they were not told that some rodents were off-limits. Lucifer The cat involved, Lucifer, is a long-time resident of Disneyland park, and a favorite of Cast Members. He was even featured here ...

The Leave a Legacy Cemetery at E.P.C.O.T. Photo by Sam Howzit [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.

Removal of Leave a Legacy stones delayed by cemetery regulations

Disney encounters unforeseen consequences at Epcot. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Renovations to the second-oldest theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort and Spa have run into some difficulties. The so-called "EPCOT Center 2.0" strategy, which features new attractions and a completely re-imagined aesthetic in the walkways, was to have included removal of the pink marble "Leave a Legacy" stones from the entrance courtyard. But that facet of the plans is currently on hold. Cemetery regulations "Well, of course they're burial sites," says ...

December 12, 2018 by Marty in Florida

Disney's new hospice-care service. Photo from DepositPhotos.

Disney doubles down on death; Hospice coming to WDW

Our favorite vacation destination is now called the Walt Disney World Resort, Cemetery & Spa. BAY LAKE, FL -- There's been a surge in interest in destination memorial services, with even the Disney Company now putting the "fun" in funerals. With others jumping into the game, the increased competition has caught the eye of Disney officials. In a hastily prepared press conference [Ed:. Odd... we were the only ones there], Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) announced the latest offering. That's right: Disney's new hospice ...

November 20, 2018 by Walt in Florida

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

Hey Walt, what’s the harm with sprinkling a loved one’s ashes in a Disney park?

“Ask Uncle Walt” is a regular feature of Uncle Walt’s Insider: you ask, Uncle Walt answers! Today's question: "Hey Walt, what's the harm with sprinkling a loved one's ashes in a Disney park?" Submitted by Oswald R., Bowling Green, KY. Hi Oswald, Thanks for asking. People have always wanted to find that perfect, final resting spot for their loved ones. These days with shows on HGTV such as Funeral Makeovers, Cemetery Fixer Upper, the Dream Cemetery Plot Give-Away, and my favorite, Good Bones, it's no wonder people's ...

November 14, 2018 by Walt in WWWD

Now Mickey will cry over your dead body! Photo by Chad Sparkes [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr, modified.

“Magical Funerals®” coming to Walt Disney World

From conceptions to weddings, and now funerals, Disney will take care of you coming or going! SEVEN SEAS LAGOON, FL -- Walt Disney World is not only the top vacation destination in the world, it is also the number one destination for weddings. But with new end-of-life services just announced, it may soon be the premiere spot for "destination funerals"! Disney has over one hundred Cast Members available to officiate weddings, from all different religious and secular backgrounds (the only exception being Calvinists). ...

November 8, 2018 by Walt in Florida