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A random building at Disneyland. Photo by Carterhawk [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons.

Lessons learned: 8 things I’ll never do again at Disneyland

Guest author Jay Donnchad of Reno, Nevada, shares his experience. Hi, I'm Jay, and I've been going to Disneyland for several decades. Over time I've learned a few lessons on things you should and shouldn't do there -- or really, at any Disney park. Hopefully this info will help you have a happier time when you go. So here are my: Top eight things I'll never do again at Disneyland: 1. Not eat a churro. Yeah, I know, "I'll never not eat a churro" is ... Read more
Hopelessly tangled Slinky Dog Dash vehicle. Photo by J Marsh [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.

EXCLUSIVE: Shocking details on Disney’s newest coaster!

There are some big surprises in store on Slinky Dog Dash! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- This may be the biggest scoop in the 68-year history of Uncle Walt's Insider! We were able to sneak one of our interns onto a test run on the new Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster in the currently unopened Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the ride is NOT what you'd expect from Disney. Read on for all the juicy details! The ride starts gently ... Read more
Disneyland candy cane pulling. Photo by Loren Javier [CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr.

Line begins forming for Disneyland candy canes

The popular made-from-scratch sweet now requires a wait of several months. ANAHEIM, CA -- Diehard Disney fans have known about the Disneyland candy canes for years. No ordinary Christmas treat, this confection is cooked, colored, stretched and shaped by hand one small batch at a time as you watch. And the simple recipe hasn't varied over the years: sugar, corn syrup, peppermint oil, food coloring, pixie dust, and shavings from the magical horns of baby unicorns. What has changed over the years? Television. ... Read more
Disney Skyliner artist's conception. (c) 2017 Disney.

No longer a hoax? Gondola system apparently being a built

What started as an April Fools joke has reached the point of no return. WALT DISNEY WORLD -- What a difference a few months can make. Uncle Walt's Insider was to first to report that the Disney "Skyliner" at the Walt Disney World Resort was just an elaborate prank that got out of hand, but now the laugh is on us -- the Skyliner is actually being completed! As spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) told us at the time, "It started with some posts ... Read more
Disney's Magical Express buses. Photo by brownpau [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons.

Disney’s Magical Express to add Fastpass return

Now you can check in for DME using your Magic Bands! Hey, wait... ORLANDO, FL -- Disney has provided free transportation to its Walt Disney World resort guests through its "Disney's Magical Express" buses for over 75 years [Note: check this figure before publishing], but something new is on the horizon. Beginning this Fall, guests will have the option to obtain a Fastpass for the service. "It's a perfect option for our guests," Disney spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) tells Uncle Walt's Insider. "Most ... Read more