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Possible location for WDW fifth gate, Yesterland??? Image © 2019 Google Maps.

MAJOR NEWS: fifth Walt Disney World park announced!

The new park, dubbed "Yesterland," will feature classic attractions removed from other Disney parks. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- As Disney's four Florida theme parks now reach attendance capacity year-round, in spite of rising admission prices, fans around the globe have asked, "When will Disney build another park at Walt Disney World? When will we get a 'fifth gate'?" We now have an answer: next year!  And that's not all -- the new park will feature all the beloved old rides removed from ...
February 8, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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Three o'clock parade, time unknown. Photo by John Frost [CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr.

Ask a Cast Member: “What time is the 3 o’clock parade?”

Here's another ongoing article series we just made up. BAY LAKE, FL -- If you read any Disney message board or Facebook group, or talk to Cast Members, sooner or later this question comes up: "What's the stupidest question you were ever asked?" The inevitable response is "What time is the 3 o'clock parade?" Which makes you wonder... Are theme park guests really that stupid? [Ed.: Yes.] Are they just confused? [Ed.: Also yes.] Or do they really just want to know what ...
February 7, 2019 by X in Florida
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Canada, "America's Hat," according to the Epcot Map. Image © Disney, perhaps modified a tad.

Polite outrage: Epcot map lists Canada Pavilion as “America’s Hat”

We anticipate some very apologetic protestors. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Extremely polite letters and emails have been sent from multiple Canadian residents, and at least one government official, after the official Epcot park map described the Canada Pavilion as "America's Hat." Unknown prankster "I saw it right away," said Regina, Saskatchewan native Erin Stafford. "This was the first trip to Epcot for me and my husband, so of course I wanted to see the pavilion of my homeland. When I saw what the ...
February 6, 2019 by Marty in Florida, World
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2022 Beijing Olympics will be held at Epcot?

2022 Winter Olympics to be held at China Pavilion

"So much of the infrastructure is already in place." BEIJING, CHINA -- Preparations continue for the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, the first Winter games to be held in China, scheduled for February 2022. And now organizers say that some or all of the competitions may be held at Epcot. Cai Qi, president of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee, spoke with Uncle Walt's Insider through a translator. "Having the games at Epcot solves many problems," Cai's interpreter said that Cai said. "We already have a ...
February 5, 2019 by Marty in Florida, World
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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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