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BREAKING: Brexit in effect; Epcot’s UK pavilion disappears

We interrupt your normally scheduled (Step)Moms Panel Discussion for this breaking news. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- While much of the United Kingdom celebrates its exit from the European Union and awaits what happens next, guests of Epcot were stunned to find that the UK Pavilion had disappeared. "It's just a bare patch of dirt now," says Gerald Myerly, a visitor from Boca Raton, Florida. "This was not totally unexpected," says Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation), "especially to readers of Uncle ... Read more
I wonder if we'll have to pay to use this cover photo now? Photo source: Literally everywhere.

Disney acquires “lady yelling at cat”; new Animal Kingdom land coming?

Don't look at the cover photo. Disney may soon charge you for it. BURBANK, CA -- In its latest move towards Total Domination of All MediaTM, the Disney Company has acquired ownership and all publishing rights in the "lady yelling at cat" meme. Sources say that the company is still considering how best to use the property. It's early in the process, but there may be a lady/cat feature film, a new series on Disney+, or a new land at Disney's Animal Kingdom ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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, ... Read more
Spaceship Earth: FOR RENT! Photo by Jared Lee [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr, and Pxhere.

Walt’s dream city at last? Spaceship Earth converting to apartments

Finally, a true Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- "It's not a money grab. No, no. We're just fulfilling Walt's original vision for E.P.C.O.T.!" That's the official word from Disney (the company)'s spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation), following news that Spaceship Earth will be converting to a residential apartment block. "I know we previously planned to make Spaceship Earth into a Death Star," Disney (no relation) explains. "But we found that it's remarkably difficult to get permits for a planet-killing ... Read more