![Joe can relax, but the earring will still be hard at work. Photo by alchetron.com [CC BY-SA 3.0].](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/joe-rohdes-earring-not-retired-768x403.jpg)
We suspect it was the source of all of the good ideas anyway. GLENDALE CA — Good news from Disney Imagineering headquarters! Although legendary Imagineer Joe Rohde will be retiring effective January 4 of next year, his famed earring will continue working for the foreseeable future. The earring, which unsuccessfully ran for president earlier this…
![New spray-on painted face masks at Walt Disney World. Photo [CC0] courtesy of pxhere.com & pxfuel.com.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/disney-debuts-spray-on-masks-768x403.jpg)
They’re much easier to breathe in, also. DATELINE IN CAPS — Gators may not be allowed, but now Walt Disney World is offering a mask alternative: face paint! Originally created by laid-off Photopass Cast Members as a way to pay their rent, the painted masks are proving to be extremely popular. Uncle Walt’s Insider talked…
![Cinderella Castle, moved two inches to the left. Photo by Flickr user: Michael Gray Wantagh [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cinderella-castle-moved-two-inches-to-the-left-768x403.jpg)
Why would you even rely on GPS in the 1960’s? WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Bad data from 1960-era GPS satellites has forced Disney to make minor changes to the entire Walt Disney World area, all 39 square miles. Orlando Land engineer Bucky “Buck” Buckercocktosten filed a drawing with the Reedy Creek Improvement District recently…
He took all their presents, their ribbons, their wrappings, Their snoof and their fuzzles, their tringlers and trappings! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — For decades, Disney has embraced the holidays, overloading their parks with festive garlands, lights, music, and shows. There were few places in the world that celebrated the season like Walt Disney World….
![New signage for the Express Sidewalk to the Magic Kingdom. Photo by M. Minderhoud [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/disney-express-sidewalk-to-magic-kingdom-768x404.jpg)
No handrails planned for now; Disney plans to “wait and see if they’re needed.” WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — It’s no secret that the Walt Disney World Monorail system is in dire need of an upgrade. However, with the Covid-19 closures, Disney’s ability to spend money on projects has greatly declined. Many projects have been…