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The RCID board took a break from their rum tastings to hang a flag. Photo by pwnzyarik via Wallpapers.com, used by permission.

Former Reedy Creek board meets in Cuba as Disney’s “government in exile”

The "true guardians of the Magic Kingdom" await revolution in Florida. HAVANA, CUBA -- Just when we thought Disney news couldn't get any stranger... it has been revealed that the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board, which governed the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for over four decades, has established a "government in exile" in Cuba. Sources close to the matter report that the board members fled to Cuba after losing control of the district in their spat with the State of Florida. ...
May 16, 2023 by Marty in Florida
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Barricades block access to the Magic Kingdom parking lots. Photo courtesy tampabay.com & pngegg.com.

BREAKING: Walt Disney World closes – forever?

Are they conceding defeat, or punishing DeSantis??? LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL -- In a surprise move in the ongoing battle between the State of Florida and the Disney Company, Walt Disney World has shut its doors - apparently for good! The four theme parks and two water parks did not open today. Guests staying at Disney resorts have been told that they are welcome to complete their hotel stay, but they are only being offered Disneyland tickets in exchange for any remaining days ...
May 12, 2023 by Marty in Florida
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This isn't another death that happened a long time ago that we should have known about, is it? Photo © Disney.

Wicked Wench sinks, Captain Barbossa feared dead

Funny, we're pretty sure we've witnessed this battle scene while floating by in a tiny boat. DISNEYLAND RESORT, CA -- For years and years, Captain Barbossa has waged war against the small village of Puerto Dorado on Isla Tesoro, as witnessed by hundreds of thousands of guests floating by the battle scene in tiny boats. Barbossa was attacking because the village refused to produce Captain Jack Sparrow. Of course, everyone knows Captain Jack Sparrow is nowhere to be found in that attraction. The ...
October 29, 2021 by Walt in California
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UWI (Step)Moms Panel

(Step)Moms Panel: Surprises from the reopened Disneyland

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: What has surprised you most about Disneyland since it has reopened? (I assume you've already been there several times.)" - Deena Wilson, Bend OR Marty: Disneyland has reopened? Yeah, right. I've been fooled before. You're not getting me with that line ...
May 8, 2021 by Marty in step-planDisney
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Using a telephoto lens, a shy baby Simba One can just be glimpsed behind its mother. Photo by Michael Lowin [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes newborn Safari Truck!

It will be months before handlers can get close enough to determine the gender. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Spa has announced an addition to the Kilimanjaro Safari ride -- a newborn Safari Truck! Disney (the company) spokeswoman Jun Disney (no relation) is "very excited": "The Safari Truck breeding program has been around since the park opened," Disney (no relation) explained, "but until this month Disney (the company) has been unsuccessful at breeding a new baby truck." What's ...
September 24, 2020 by Walt in Florida
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