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Hey Walt, what do you think of Walt Disney World becoming an all-inclusive resort?

Note: Replace this with something funny and witty. Or not. Today's question: "Hey Walt, what do you think of Walt Disney World becoming an all-inclusive resort? What are the pros and cons?" Submitted by George K., Winter Haven, FL HI George, Thanks for asking. When we first broke the news, people cried about corporate greed, and how it makes this unaffordable for the working class, or even the middle class. We pointed out that parking was included, but the damage had been done and Disney backed ...

Artist's concept of the Great Epcot Congressional Uprising of 2020. Photo from Library of Congress [public domain] via Wikimedia.

AI upgrade leads to brawl at Disney’s Hall of Congress

They should have known not to give them competing programming. EPCOT, FL -- A recent AI software upgrade at Disney's Hall of Congress, located in the dark alley behind the American Adventure Pavilion, led to an all-out brawl between the Democrat and Republican animatronic figures. The upgrade happened before the park opened, and Disney Imagineers were able to restore the original software from backup. Disney (the company) spokesperson, Jun Disney (no relation), shared details on the upgrade. Fox vs. CNN "Software upgrades are routine, and ...

February 3, 2020 by Walt in Florida

She probably meant to say the Palestine Pavilion. Epcot photo [CC0] via Pixabay; AOC photo by nrkbeta [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr.

Congressperson questions orbit of Epcot’s Space 220 Restaurant

"The emptiness of space is very much a focus of my brain," -- AOC, probably EPCOT, FL -- In the midst of Epcot's many issues -- closings, construction, apartment complexes -- comes a new hiccup: government meddling. Yes, now even the new Space 220 restaurant is in jeopardy after a U.S. Representative questioned its safety. Congresswomanperson Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Neptune) recently sent a letter to the Walt Disney Company demanding to know more about the orbit of the upcoming Space 220 restaurant. Her letter ...

January 30, 2020 by Walt in Florida

The Holy Land -- wheeeeeee! - Experience. Photo by Zfigueroa [CC BY-SA 4.0] via Wikimedia.

Holy Land Experience moves to attract younger generation

Out with the King James Version, in with the drums and smoke machines. ORLANDO, FL -- Orlando's #1 [Ed.: Hashtag 1? What does that mean?] tourist attraction, The Holy Land Experience, is making even more drastic changes to grow their attendance. In addition to adding new thrill rides, the park is also changing signage and updating costumes. They hope to attract a younger generation by moving from being a "traditional" to a "contemporary" Bible-based destination. Holy Land Experience (the theme park) representative, ...

January 28, 2020 by Walt in Florida

His name is Bob, isn't it? We bet his name is Bob. Photo © 2019 Disney.

Baby Yoda soon available at Build-A-Bear, but there’s a catch

You didn't think you'd get to keep him, did you? NEVARRO -- [Ed.: We have inside sources on Nevarro? Wow.] The holiday season's favorite store, Build-A-Bear, is back in the news. This time, they will soon allow guests to build their own version of The Child, aka Baby Yoda, aka ! Fans of the character are excited about this new offering -- but maybe they shouldn't be. You can't take it with you There is a catch. When a Baby Yoda purchase is made, a ...

January 20, 2020 by Walt in Other