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Creepy mouse photo by Phil Scoville [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr (altered, thankfully).

Rest easy: the “MickMo Challenge” is a hoax — mostly

It turns out they're just normal Disney Parks commercials. UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD -- Rumors have swirled for years about children being influenced by videos in which an image of Mickey Mouse appears and entices the children to beg their parents for a trip to a Disney park. The videos reportedly show images of people laughing and enjoying themselves at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. And they all end with an invitation for children or their parents to call a certain number ...
March 8, 2019 by Marty in Other
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The new, boring appearance of Disney Skyliner cars. Images © 2019 Disney Parks via YouTube.

Skyliner cars to remain completely covered

Disney caters to guests with fear of heights. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- When park officials announce the construction of the Disney Skyliner gondola system, they released concept art showing colorful, whimsical gondola cars featuring Disney characters. However, apparently the actual cars are much more bland. Video footage released by Disney parks last week show the cars completely wrapped in a bland brown material. We reached out to Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) for an explanation. The thrill is gone "Isn't it ...
February 4, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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An Uncle Walt's exclusive: the new trailer for Frozen 2! Photo [CC0] via Elaine Smith on Flickr.

Frozen 2: First Look Trailer!

The Cold May Have Bothered Me Anyway UNCLE WALT'S HQ, SVALBARD -- Coming in 2019: the long awaited sequel to Disney's coldest movie ever! That's right, Frozen 2 is coming, and Uncle Walt's Insider has a special treat for you. We were recently contacted by Adele Dazeem, Director of Internet Promotions for Disney Animation Studios. In her email to us, Adele said, "Thanks to your decades of providing super-accurate Disney news, we have selected Uncle Walt's Insider to be the very first outlet ...
December 5, 2018 by X in Other
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Disney Skyliner artist's conception. (c) 2017 Disney.

EXCLUSIVE ON-RIDE VIDEO: Disney Skyliner gondola testing!

Be one of the first to see what riding the new gondola system is like! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Uncle Walt's Insider promises to bring you only the most super-reliable theme park news, but sometimes we even amaze ourselves. That's right, we have obtained video from testing of the Disney Skyliner, Walt Disney World's new gondola transportation system. Many Bothans died to bring us this information. First, an up-close look at a new ride vehicle, in a photo taking by one of ...
November 29, 2018 by Marty in Florida
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Disney guests videoing other guests videoing. Photo from Clifflix via YouTube.

Opinion: Stop videoing things that are already on YouTube

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 rife with excitement, and the smell of churros. Then the lights dimmed around us and music swelled. The crowd cheered, and suddenly the night was brightened by ...
October 9, 2018 by Marty in California, Florida, Other, World
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