“Lost Attractions” is a recurring feature on Uncle Walt’s Insider, where we shine the spotlight on planned attractions that were never built. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Disney’s 1996 animated feature, was a smash hit in every way. A light-hearted, comedy-filled romp through Victor Hugo’s novel about singing gargoyles [Note: check this before publishing. I haven’t…
The announced theater has not been canceled! There just won’t be walls. Or a ceiling. WALT DISNEY WORLD — Good news out of Orlando! The Main Street Theater project, which was announced at the 2017 D23 Expo, has not been canceled. Rumors have been flying that the costs of replacing the aging monorail fleet meant…
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It’s cold, dark, and you’ll be locked in there forever. But the food is good! WALT DISNEY WORLD — Construction is almost complete on additional seating for the Magic Kingdom Park’s Be Our Guest restaurant! As reported here in November, the popular Beauty and the Beast-themed eatery, built to appear as if it were inside Beast’s…
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Will our favorite pineapple treat ever be the same again??? The Dole Whip is one of the iconic treats sold at Disney parks. A distant second to the greatest snack ever, the churro (invented by Walt Disney in 1956), the cool, smooth pineapple Dole Whips are nevertheless a guest favorite, far surpassing the inferior cream…
They’ll probably need to drop the “bring back what once was mine” lyric from that song. ORLANDO, FL — Walt Disney World has announced a new sponsor and brief refurbishment at the Tangled area restrooms. Upon re-opening, guests will find a “plussed” version of paper towel and toilet paper dispensers that dispense a product themed…