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Disney claims technology from several attractions has been ‘stolen’ by large companies Shocking news from the Glendale, California, offices of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) today: an Imagineer says that several major companies have stolen research about self-driving cars from WDI. The Imagineer pointed to several examples of self-driving technology in Disney parks, including Jungle Cruise…
There are some perks that come with singing with the Dapper Dans. SEYMOUR, INDIANA — For Indiana native Gus Lozuk, singing with the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet was a highlight of his 2012 trip to Florida’s Magic Kingdom Park… and the “Honorary Dapper Dan” card he received that day has brought unexpected benefits. “I was…
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Florida native accidentally outs all new attraction at Epcot Local Orlando man Chuck Altuve thought he made the discovery of the century while on a recent visit to Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort. Mr. Altuve told Uncle Walt’s Insider about his find: “I was doing that dive quest thingy at the Nemo aquarium and…
“Ella” is the first Legend who actually resides in a Disney park. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA — A cat living in California’s Disneyland Park has been officially recognized as a Disney Legend in a recent awards ceremony, after the honor was announced last fall. The brown and white cat, known by some cast members as “Ella” for how…
No longer will the scooters be driven by humans. Ankles everywhere rejoice. Following the recent announcement of an overhaul of Mission: Space to feature a Tesla Roadster, Disney has announced another partnership with Tesla. Disney has contracted with Tesla to provide the tech company’s new self-driving Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) for rent in the Florida…