![Construction continues on the second-largest Ferris wheel in Central Florida. Photo by BrokenSphere [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikipedia Commons.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/worlds-largest-ferris-wheel-animal-kingdom-768x432.jpg)
When completed, the new “Wheel of Life” will be the second-tallest in Central Florida. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Spa continues to expand. And now the Tree of Life will be complemented by a large Ferris wheel, to open in the Spring of next year! “We are tremendously excited…
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It seemed like a good idea on paper. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL –The so-called “First Annual Magic Kingdom Royal Balloon Festival” is likely to be the last. The Magic Kingdom is still recovering from yesterday’s debacle, where over 500 hot air balloons and their crews were added to the already heavy June crowds. “Not pretty”…
Most characters draw crowds of fans in an instant. Not this one. DISNEYLAND, CA — Disneyland’s new area, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, is a runaway hit, now that they’ve added churro light sabers. And guests absolutely love meeting their favorite characters from the hit movie series. And they’re apparently shunning their least favorite. No love…
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And what did we learn? Not much, really. UNCLE WALT’S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD — The challenge: Eat nothing but tasty, tasty churros, morning, noon & night, for thirty days. Participants: Ub, X, & Uncle Walt. (Marty eats nothing but churros anyway, so technically this wouldn’t have been a challenge for him). Conclusion: Churros are extremely…
The new partnership between Disney and Taco Bell will bring some menu changes. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — The Disney Company has partnered with other companies in its parks since the earliest days of Disneyland. Some of those pairings were obvious fits for a family park, such as the lingerie store on Main Street operated…