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Electrical lines soon to carry Walt-generated power! Photo [CC0] via Picryl.com.

Walt spinning in his grave burns out generator; California blackouts expected

Call it too much of a good thing... ANAHEIM, CA -- Well, it was good while it lasted. The electrical generator system hooked up to Walt Disney spinning in his grave has overloaded and is no longer usable -- and sources are already predicting power outages. As Uncle Walt's Insider reported, California had been enjoying a bonanza of extra power on its electrical grid by utilizing Walt Disney-generated power. The concept was simple -- hook up a generator to Walt Disney's frozen body, ... Read more
Seems like they're just recycling their concept art, too, huh? Photo © Disney & Marvel. Kind of.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to be re-themed to Twilight Zone

After the Guardians retheming of the Tiki Room and Pirates flopped, could this mean that the GotG craze is over? EPCOT, FL -- Millions of people have already had the chance to try out the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction, and the reviews are in! And friends, they aren't good. Bob "Bob" Chapek wasn't on hand to unveil the most recent roller coaster to welcome guests. (In fact, he only shows up in places he feels are safe, like his ... Read more

The HORROR: Reedy Creek residents will soon pay same tax rates as other Disney employees

High-up Disney execs living in the RCID may find their sweet deal coming to an end. REEDY CREEK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ORANGE COUNTY & OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL - Fun fact: there's a legal requirement in Florida for government entities like Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District to have residents who vote on district matters. And so even though the RCID exists solely for the benefit of the Walt Disney World Resort, a handful of Disney executives and their families actually live there.  So, the Disney ... Read more
Would you climb into this van to go meet Mickey? Photo by ITM via Flickr & Reddit.

Disney up-close character meets resume – through a sketchy van

Of course you can still trust Disney with your kids! REEDY CREEK ORANGE & OSCEOLA COUNTIES, FL -- Good news for all of you Disney character lovers -- in-person meet-and-greets are back! Guests at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, Spas, and LGBTetc. Awareness Centers will no longer have to be content with Mickey and Minnie waving at them from a balcony. Now your kids can meet all of those trustworthy Cast Members-in-costume up close and intimately! A bit different than it was Uncle ... Read more
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Step-planDisney: With Disney’s stance on sex and children, when should I first take my kids to Disney World?

The Uncle Walt's Insider step-planDisney (Step)Moms answer your real questions with their own totally reliable advice. [Lawyer-mandated disclaimer: do NOT rely on this advice. Our panel of experts may or may not be actual stepmoms, but they are definitely evil.] "Dear step-planDisney (Step)Moms: So I see Disney opposed a law against teaching 5-8 years about sexual lifestyles. With that in mind, when is the best age to first take my kids to Walt Disney World?" - Madelyn Martin, Topeka KS Marty: Hi, Mad. 27. (That's ... Read more