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No longer soon-to-be-appearing at the American Adventure Pavilion & Donut Shop. Photo by Thomas Hawk [CC BY-NC 2.0] via Flickr.

Winchell’s Donut House, others on chopping block at EPCOT

No Timbits at Le Cellier, we're sad to report. EPCOT, FL -- As Walt Disney World slowly re-opens, fans everywhere are starting to wonder about the status of the various plans previously announced for the Disney parks. As Disney looks closer at their updated financials, we are said to report that some favorite donut chains will not be appearing after all. The Winchell's Donut House planned for the American Pavilion, the Tim Horton's planned for the Canada Pavilion, and the Mister Donut planned ...
August 5, 2020 by Walt in Florida
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(Step)Moms Panel: Disney parks are too far away. Can I build my own?

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers your real questions with their own totally reliable advice. [Lawyer-mandated disclaimer: do NOT rely on this advice. Our panel of experts may or may not be actual stepmoms, but they are definitely evil.] "Dear (Step)Moms: I live in the center of the country (America). There aren't any Disney parks within driving distance. Should I build my own? How should I start?" - Pat C., Sterling CO Walt: Hi Sterling, thanks for asking. I would first with selecting ...
August 3, 2020 by Marty in step-planDisney
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Disney's Contemporary Resort, minus half of its rooms. Photo by Jared [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.

Every other room in the Contemporary removed to aid social distancing

Finally, a use for the modular room design! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- For the first time in it's 200-year history [Note: check that number before publication], Disney's Giant Toaster Contemporary Resort and Spa has used its modular room design. But instead of removing the rooms for remodeling, every other room is being removed to aid social distancing. Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) tells Uncle Walt's Insider, "It's the perfect way to keep our guests apart." We thought there were issues with ...
July 31, 2020 by Marty in Florida
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(Step)Moms Panel: What’s the biggest surprise at the reopened Walt Disney World?

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers your real questions with their own totally reliable advice. [Lawyer-mandated disclaimer: do NOT rely on this advice. Our panel of experts may or may not be actual stepmoms, but they are definitely evil.] "Dear (Step)Moms: I'm sure you all have been back to WDW since it reopened. What was the biggest surprise about the parks?" - Sylvia S, Saint John NB Baby Yoda: Marty: You were surprised by that? X: There's no shade at all in the Rise of ...
July 30, 2020 by Marty in step-planDisney
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Emperor Palpatine, before he died. We think. Photo © Lucasfilm.

Emperor Palpatine died of Covid-19

In spite of what you think you saw onscreen, he had Covid in his blood at time of death. BLACK SPIRE OUTPOST, BATUU -- A short statement released by the First Order confirms what many outlets have been reporting: Emperor Palpatine is dead from the coronavirus. The statement is below. The statement "The First Order sadly announces that our beloved Emperor Palpatine's passing was due to complications of Covid-19. "While it is true he engaged in a glorious battle with a talentless young girl, only to ...
July 28, 2020 by Walt in California, Florida, Other
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