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Statue of Walt's ultimate dream come true: the churro. Photo © Disney via insidethemagic.net & mouseinfo.com.

New Epcot statue: Walt admiring a churro cart

Early concept art left out this important detail. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Much of the news out of the D23 Expo and Spa a little over a week ago concerned changes being made to Epcot Centre. In addition to previously-covered items, such as the dismantling of Spaceship Earth and retheming of all Epcot restrooms to Moana, the park is also getting a statue of Walt Disney. The statue, to be installed in a new area called Dreamer's Point, is said to honor ...
September 5, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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Artist's rendition of the new entrance to Disneyland. By Chris Hagerman [CC BY 2.0 ] via Wikimedia.

Six Flags in talks to buy Disneyland

Walt's original park may soon be Six Flags: Magicland. GRAND PRAIRIE, TX -- Officials with Six Flags confirmed today that they are in "serious negotiations" with Disney Parks and Resorts. Their goal? To purchase Disneyland. THE Disneyland. "Obviously it's a prize we've had our eye on for a long time," Six Flags CEO Jim "James" Reid-Anderson tells Uncle Walt's Insider. "We don't expect to get use of the Disney name, so the park will have to be called 'Magicland' or something like that. ...
August 30, 2019 by Marty in California
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Imagineer Joe Rohde and his magic elixir. Photo by elisfkc [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia.

Disney DNA behind Joe Rohde’s secret elixir

A little bit of this, a little bit of that, a little bit of Walt, and you can be a Disney genius, too! GLENDALE, CA -- During a routine visit to Imagineering Headquarters in Glendale, CA, Uncle Walt Insider's crack team of reporters discovered the secret behind Joe Rohde's creative genius. Many believe it comes from the alien lifeform that dangle from his ear, but newly discovered information has this super reliable news organization changing our minds. First, we spotted a bottle labeled, ...
July 24, 2019 by Walt in Other
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The inspiration for the latest Adventures by Disney... adventure. Photo by Sam Howzit [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr.

New Adventures by Disney, um, adventure: “A Suitcase and a Dream”

Travelers will relive Walt's California arrival with almost nothing to his name! CELEBRATION, FL -- Fans of Walt Disney and his rags-to-riches story now have an opportunity to walk in his footsteps. And not just through some cheesy, expensive tour of Disneyland, either! No, Adventures by Disney has announced its latest vacation package offering: "A Suitcase and a Dream: Relive Walt's Arrival in California." For as little as $2600 per person, guests will get to experience the thrill of, well, reliving Walt Disney's ...
May 23, 2019 by Marty in California, World
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Be careful which tour you choose. Photo by Ch Th Jo [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons.

After complaints, Disneyland halts “Wear Walt’s Shoes” tour

The tour was often mistaken for "Walk in Walt's Footsteps." DISNEYLAND, CA -- For years, Disney fans have shelled out extra, above and beyond park admission, to take the "Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps" tour. The 2-3 hour tour gives guests a in-depth look at Walt Disney's influence on the original Magic Kingdom. Even though it is popular, that tour currently is priced at $109 per person. Budget minded guests were often attracted to the cheaper ($89 per person) tour labeled "Wear ...
May 1, 2019 by Marty in California
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