Only one Universal-centered article in two months. UNIVERSAL CITY, CA — Uncle Walt’s Insider has received a written complaint from the offices of Universal Studios, protesting that our website has published only one article about Universal theme parks in the last few months — and even that one seemed to mock Universal for not being…
Stunning 4K professional videos are available of every ride, show, or other attraction. So why do people feel compelled to hold their phone up instead of, you know, just watching? WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — As the showtime approached, your reporter stood in a sea of guests in front of Cinderella Castle. The air was…
Guest surveys determined the theme of each button. ORLANDO, FL — Universal Studios Florida is taking a cue from its Disney neighbor, and has begun offering free “celebration buttons” to its visitors. They will not exactly match Walt Disney World’s buttons, however, which celebrate a guest’s first visit, birthday, marriage/anniversary or circumcision. Instead, the message…
Pictured: Sorting Hats already on sale at the Magic Kingdom. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Fans of the Harry Potter and Wizarding World books, movies, and spas will soon have access to wizard-themed souvenirs without having to leave Walt Disney World. For decades, Potter fans have been flocking to Universal to live out their dream…
“Abandon our plans? In our moment of triumph?” BURBANK, CA — Construction continues on the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed lands at all three U.S. Disney parks, despite a serious flaw found in the design plans. Disney intern Scott “Flip” Palledorous, who discovered the potentially fatal defect, has so far been unsuccessful in getting anyone…