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Churros. Mmm... churros. Photo by Mark Mitchell [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr. Churros. Mmmmm....

Disney raises food costs; churros still woefully underpriced

"How can you put a price on perfection?" WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- As several reliable theme park news sites are reporting, Disney Parks and Resorts and Spas have raised prices on food items. (Uncle Walt's Insider is, of course, the only super-reliable theme park news site, but occasionally the others will stumble onto something.)  Price increases reported so far include: Regular fountain drinks up $0.70 to $3.99 Large fountain drinks up $0.80 to $4.49 Dasani bottled water up $0.50 to  $3.50 Bottled soda up $0.50 to $4.50  ...
October 10, 2018 by Marty in Florida
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The Disney Magic totally for real on Bay Lake. Photo by Brandon Randall, used and modified by permission, and Pjotr Mahhonin [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons.

Announcing the inaugural Uncle Walt’s cruise!

We'll set a date just as soon as we get enough readers to cover our fare. UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD -- Uncle Walt's Insider is pleased to announce its First Annual "Cruise with Uncle Walt & Friends"! We set sail next Spring!* Sailing on the majestic Disney Magic, readers who sign up for this event will enjoy a 4-day, 7-night cruise on Disney Cruise Line's wonderful Bay Lake itinerary, including a stop at Castaway Cay. Cruisers will enjoy special activities custom made for ...
October 5, 2018 by Marty in Florida, Other
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Disney's Castaway Cay -- now on every itinerary! Photo by Josh Hallett [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr.

Every 2019 Disney cruise will stop at Castaway Cay

Pacific and European itineraries will add many days at sea to reach the private island. CELEBRATION, FL -- Passengers on Disney Cruise Line's many Caribbean itineraries have long enjoyed a visit to Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Bahamas. But beginning in 2019, every Disney cruise, no matter where its primary destination, will included a day at the tropical paradise! Secluded and beautiful When Disney began operating cruise ships back in 1632 [Note: double-check this before publication], it was the very first cruise line ...
October 4, 2018 by Marty in Other, World
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Not-So-Magical Porthole aboard the Disney Dreamship. Photo © 2012 Disney, if you can still believe anything they say.

DCL disappointment: Magic Portholes do not actually use magic

A four-year undercover investigation reveals the truth. CELEBRATION, FL -- The Walt Disney Company uses the word "magic" a lot -- the Magic Kingdom Park; their first cruise ship, the Disney Magic; the Remember the Magic parade; the "magic underwear" worn by Cast Members who work with characters in the parks so they never have to take potty breaks; and that whole Disney's Magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter thing. But to what extent do they actually use magic? Uncle Walt's investigates As our ...
September 10, 2018 by Marty in Other
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The Disney Magic totally for real on Bay Lake. Photo by Brandon Randall, used and modified by permission, and Pjotr Mahhonin [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia Commons.

Disney Cruise Line to offer Bay Lake itinerary

Experience the undiscovered magic of Bay Lake! PORT CANAVERAL, FL -- In a highly anticipated announcement earlier this week, Disney Cruise Line released their 2019 itineraries. In addition to the now traditional Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, and European itineraries, one new location was announced that has generated a lot of conversation. Disney will become the first cruise line ever to call on the port of Bay Lake, Florida! Disney spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) read a prepared statement announcing the new itineraries: "We at ...
May 29, 2018 by X in Florida, Other
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