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Not Snow White and the Seven "Magical CGI Creatures". Photo © Disney.

After backlash, Disney converts new Snow White movie from “no dwarfs” to “all dwarfs”

Dinklage's complaint was not well-received in the broader community. BURBANK, CA -- When actor Peter Dinklage (best known for his roles as "Binky" in 13 Moons and "Trumpkin" in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian) complained about Disney's upcoming live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney said they would "take a different approach" to the characters. Instead of being played by actors, the dwarfs would now be "magical creatures" created by CGI. But then came a backlash from actors in ...
February 13, 2022 by Marty in Other
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The inspiration for the rethemed MIne Mine Mine Train. Photo by colorblindPICASO [CC BY-NC 2.0] via Flickr.

Confirmed: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train being rethemed to Finding Nemo

Disappointed guests and constantly low ridership leads to the change. MAGIC KINGDOM, FL -- The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train was to be the crown jewel of the Magic Kingdom expansion known as New Fantasyland. But the out-of-touch executives in Burbank did not realize the public disdain for Walt Disney's first feature-length animated movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It may be the lack of interest in the source material, or just the poor ride experience, but the attraction is constantly a ...
August 22, 2019 by Walt in Florida
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Sneezy contained. Photo by Loren Javier [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.

Health Dept.: Sneezy must wear sneeze guard

We get results. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- UPDATE: Following our character dining review/exposé of the new Storybook Dining at Artist Point yesterday, the Reedy Creek Health Department immediately suspended Sneezy from appearing in restaurants. And today it was announced that he may return, but only if he is wearing a "360° sneeze guard." The Health Department issued a statement apologizing for a lack of oversight and that the deluxe dining experience did not meet Disney standards. They further stated that future meals would ...
February 2, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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Sneezy wrecks another meal. Photo by Loren Javier [CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr.

New “Storybook Dining at Artist Point”: great food, until Sneezy came along

Our writer reviews the new character meal featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Many fans of Artist Point, the fine dining restaurant at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, were upset when Disney announced it would be transformed into a character meal. Me? I was thrilled. The meal would feature visits from Snow White, the Evil Queen, and assorted Dwarfs. And where better to place characters for a German fairy tale but in a restaurant themed to a U.S. ...
February 1, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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Disney's eight dwarfs. Photo by Loren Javier [CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr.

Confusion at Disney: Pluto named as “Eighth Dwarf”

Is there a mixup between Pluto the dog and Pluto the planet? BURBANK, CA -- There were plenty of raised eyebrows -- many of them animated -- at the Burbank headquarters of the Walt Disney Company when it announced yesterday that Pluto had been named the "Eighth Dwarf." Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) made the announcement. "It really didn't start with us," Disney (no relation) tells Uncle Walt's Insider. "It was the International Astronomical Union who made that call. They decided ...
August 24, 2018 by Marty in Other
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