Disneyland’s Critter Country will be renamed for the 1946 film. DISNEYLAND, CA — Shoe manufacturer Nike, perhaps seeking to rehab the publicity hit it took after besmirching Betsy Ross, has announced a partnership with Disney to build a new area at Disneyland themed to the 1946 hit movie Song of the South. “It’s a great…
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Confederate battle flags for sale are the first sign of the coming changes. EPCOT, FL — While the fate of Brexit in Europe drags on, Uncle Walt’s Insider can confirm that Brexit has occurred at Epcot! An eagle-eyed reader sent in photographic evidence that an all-new Pavilion is replacing the UK Pavilion. Old South merchandise signals…
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Every other animated feature has had a live remake, so now it’s Song of the South‘s turn. BURBANK, CA – Continuing with its latest business model of remaking beloved animated features, Disney announced that it had begun production of a live-action reboot of the 1946 classic Song of the South. “We feel that this reboot has been…