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Steven Tyler, before and after finger reattachment surgery. Photo from reddit & @cabel via Twitter.

Disney history: three years since Steven Tyler’s finger was surgically reattached

Losing his finger was a real shocker. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- This month marks the third anniversary of Steven Tyler having his ring finger surgically reattached! Each and every day Steven Tyler and the rest of Aerosmith shock thousands of guests as they are welcomed, by the band themselves, to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. (Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, as you may recall, was only built after the plans for a Newsies-based ride fell through.) And for ...
August 6, 2019 by Walt in Florida
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Artist's concept of the extremely exclusive NBA Experience. Photo © Disney.

“NBA Experience” is realistic: most people won’t get in

Just like 98.8% of college basketball players! LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL -- The NBA Experience, Disney Springs' newest addition, opens on August 12. The attraction promises to let guests "live out their hoop fantasies" in a realistic simulation of pro basketball. And Uncle Walt's Insider has learned just how realistic it is: Most folks won't make it in the door, even after buying a ticket. Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) tells us, "Most men's college basketball players' 'hoop fantasies' are to ...
August 5, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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The new Disney/Google WDW Virtual Marathon! Photo © 2019 Disney & Google Street View.

Disney, Google Street View announce first ever WDW Virtual Marathon

Finally, a marathon for the rest of us. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Disney excels in providing races and events for athletic fans, and even some for slightly-less-athletic fans. But there have been no events for the couch potatoes among us -- until now. RunDisney.com has announced its 2020 slate of races at the Walt Disney World Resort and Spa and Track Arena, and for the first time, there is a "Virtual WDW Marathon" available for non-runners! Guests at large "We are very excited ...
August 3, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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A family walks down Main Street with two non-rented children. Photo by DepositPhotos.

Disney announces “child required” policy

"Just in time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!" WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- After recent guest feedback, Disney has made the announcement that anyone visiting the Disney theme parks, resorts, spas, and hair care & tire centers, must also have a child along with them. This new "child required" policy will start on August 29th, just in time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation) gave us details on the new ...
July 30, 2019 by Walt in Florida
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True Tales: from the files of Stupid Guest Tricks.

True Tales of Stupid Guests: Episode 12

"True Tales: from the files of Stupid Guest Tricks" is an ongoing series, where we share believable stories of park guests' unbelievable stupidity. FROM STUPID GUEST TRICKS -- StupidGuestTricks.com is a website founded to provide Disney Cast Members and other theme park employees a place to vent about some of the idiots they've dealt with. Most Cast Members will tell you that 99% of the guests they deal with are wonderful, but there's always that 1% that lead to aggravation -- and ...
July 27, 2019 by Marty in Spotlight
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