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WDW new flat-fee entrance arch. Photo by Jrobertiko [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia.

After outcry, Walt Disney World lowers all-inclusive price to $990/day

Guests were outrage to learn that a trip to a Disney resort could be expensive. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- As we reported last week, Walt Disney World is converting to an all-inclusive resort. While most of the country didn't read the article and thus didn't know to be upset, the few people who read Uncle Walt's Insider were outraged at the expense. One irate Uncle Walt's Insider reader, Pam S., blamed the new price scheme on "corporate greed" and said she would ...
February 19, 2020 by Marty in Florida
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The Tree of Life strikes oil. Photo by Jaimie Michaels [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr, and John Trost [CC0] via Wikimedia.

BREAKING: Tree of Life strikes oil

Black gold. Texas tea. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- Details are sketchy, but apparently the oil rig used to construct the Tree of Life is more than just a frame. Guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Spa, and Nahtazu are reporting a plume of oil sprouting from the top of the Tree. The situation is changing quickly, but reports are coming in that Cast Members are trying to hold umbrellas over some of the animals to shield them from the rain ...
February 18, 2020 by Marty in Florida
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WDW new flat-fee entrance arch. Photo by Jrobertiko [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia.

Walt Disney World changing to $1000/day all-inclusive resort

"We think this will solve the overcrowding situation." WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- In its biggest change since the elimination of paper tickets, Walt Disney World announced today that it is converting to an all-inclusive resort. Beginning in September of this year, guests will pay a flat fee of $1000 per person each day. That price will give the guests a room on property, all the food they can eat -- including churros! -- and access all of Walt Disney World's theme ...
February 15, 2020 by Marty in Florida
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Lonely World -- tips for singles at theme parks.

Lonely World: Tips for Disney singles on Valentines Day

"Lonely World” is an ongoing series featuring romance tips for single adults visiting theme park destinations on their own. Are you alone on Valentines Day? You don't have to be! While everyone the world fawns over his or her significant other, you are free to have fun your own way -- and there is plenty of fun and camaraderie to be found for singles at Disney parks! So head on over to Disneyland or Walt Disney World and celebrate your singleness with ...
February 14, 2020 by Marty in Spotlight
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Ub's Analysis

Ub’s Analysis: It’s time to end pin trading

Wait, we gave Ub space to express an opinion? This can't be good. [Ed.: Marty, I thought we went with the other version of the cover photo. You know, the one that didn't blow up the first four letters of "Analysis"? Fix this before publishing.] UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD - The holidays are over and 2020 is here. Thank goodness. The crowds at Disney World – ostensibly you – have gone home, and the rest of us can enjoy the parks once again. Walt ...
February 10, 2020 by Marty in Other, Spotlight, Ub's Analysis
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