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Guests try out the new Disneyland handcar on the former monorail track. Photo by FASTILY [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia and the National Park Service [CC0].

Disneyland goes greener: handcars replacing monorails

"With California shutting down electrical power, it's the natural next step." ANAHEIM, CA -- In a sign of the times, Disneyland is replacing its entire monorail fleet with guest-powered handcars. This signals a move away from environmentally suspect (and unreliable) sources of energy, such as electricity, to renewable sources like people. "Of course the Disney (the company) Company is committed to environmental issues," says Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation). "We're always looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly, like ...
November 22, 2019 by Marty in California
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Just one version of multiple Magic Band Swords coming to Walt Disney World! Photo [CC0] via DepositPhotos and MaxPixel.

MagicBand Swords are arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort, Spa & Weapons Depot!

Or maybe they aren't "replica" weapons? WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- The ban on replica weapons is apparently over! Disney has announced a brand new line of swords, which will be available in Walt Disney World gift shops as well as online. These aren't just any swords, though! These are MagicBand Swords® designed to carry Disney's MagicBands®, and we think guests are going to love them®! The new line will feature many different types of swords inspired by Disney's animated and live action movies. ...
November 21, 2019 by Walt in Florida
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UWI Step Moms Panel

(Step)Moms Panel: Is there a Disney ‘Family Maker’ package?

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers 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) Moms: My fiancé and I are getting married and taking our honeymoon at Disney World! I know they have a Memory Maker package, but do they also have a Family Maker package?" - Chloe T., Cleveland, OH Harriet:  Just don't go ...
November 20, 2019 by Marty in step-planDisney
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The proposed Disneyland monorail extension and new stations! Photo by atsirlin [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia.

Disneyland to extend Monorail to hotels!

What's next? A Disneyland gondola? ANAHEIM, CA -- Plans filed with the city of Anaheim, CA, show that Disney plans to extend the Monorail with stops at all 3 Disneyland Resort hotels. This will put Disneyland hotels in direct competition with the three hotels that surround the Seven Seas Lagoon at the Walt Disney World Resort [Ed.: and Spa]. Disney (the company) spokesperson, Jun Disney (no relation) shared more details with us. Details she shared with us "It is no secret that the Disneyland ...
November 19, 2019 by Walt in California
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UWI Step Moms Panel

(Step)Moms Panel: What’s the latest on Michigan’s Disney park?

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers 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) Moms: Any news on the new Disney park coming to Michigan's Upper Peninsula? It's been over a year since it was announced, but I haven't heard any updates." - Erik Nurmi, Escanaba, MI Walt: Hi Rik, thanks for asking. Ground broke last ...
November 16, 2019 by Marty in step-planDisney
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