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Walt Disney as depicted in the Partners Statue, vaguely gesturing with multiple fingers. Photo by David [CC BY 2.0] via Flikr.

Photos reveal Walt Disney actually pointed with three fingers

New evidence suggests more than just cigarettes were airbrushed from photos of Walt! Many guests at Disney parks worldwide are aware that Disney cast members are not allowed to point with just one finger. Instead, they must either gesture with the whole hand or use the famous "two-finger point." Officially, the reason is to avoid insulting guests from cultures that find pointing offensive, such as China, Indonesia, and Milwaukee. The origin of the two-finger point is a bit hazy, but most Disney fans, ...

Goats and churros collide at Disneyland Park.

Crisis: churro shortage at Disneyland

Warning: this article may cause distress and is not suitable for small children. Goats will like it, though. Following last week's shocking news about the arrest of an unnamed cast member attempting to steal the heavily guarded churro recipe, Uncle Walt's Insider has learned about another incident involving this beloved treat, this time on the west coast. CAUTION: this news is disturbing. We urge you to make sure no small children are in the room. Churro - a tasty treat with a historic past It ...

February 7, 2018 by Walt in California

The Matterhorn at Disneyland Park, Anaheim CA

Nine things you didn’t know about Disneyland

How well do you know Walt Disney's original theme park in Anaheim, California? Here are some new secret tidbits about the "Happiest Place on Earth." 9. Walt Disney had an apartment over City Hall - It seems as if every "Disneyland secrets" article mentions Walt's apartment over the Fire Station, but did you know that he had a separate apartment over the adjoining Disneyland City Hall? The main apartment was common knowledge, so if Walt saw someone coming to see him that ...

December 1, 2017 by Marty in California