Most characters draw crowds of fans in an instant. Not this one. DISNEYLAND, CA — Disneyland’s new area, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, is a runaway hit, now that they’ve added churro light sabers. And guests absolutely love meeting their favorite characters from the hit movie series. And they’re apparently shunning their least favorite. No love…
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And what did we learn? Not much, really. UNCLE WALT’S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD — The challenge: Eat nothing but tasty, tasty churros, morning, noon & night, for thirty days. Participants: Ub, X, & Uncle Walt. (Marty eats nothing but churros anyway, so technically this wouldn’t have been a challenge for him). Conclusion: Churros are extremely…
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The Volcano Bay shocks were not an accident. ORLANDO, FL — Guests visiting Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay were recently subjected to low-level electric shocks while visiting the various pools, water slides, and spas. Park officials first pointed their fingers to cost-cutting and not following code during construction of the park. But thanks to some real…
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Bob Iger says it will be “very difficult” to continue working there. BURBANK, CA — Disneyland Hong Kong and Shanghai Disneyland will shut down completely later this year, as the Disney Company moves to exit any jurisdiction that imposes legal restrictions they disagree with. Sources cite the Chinese government’s forced abortion policy and widespread religious…
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The Falcon is grounded for 3-4 weeks for extensive repairs. DISNEYLAND, CA — It took less than ten days. That’s how long the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Spa area has been open at Disneyland, with the Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run ride as its centerpiece. But now that attraction — the only ride in Galaxy’s Edge…