Themed clothes pins will be issued to Epcot Cast Members.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL — In an unexpected yet oddly delightful twist, Disney has officially announced the dates for the inaugural Epcot International Farts Festival, which will run from January 14 to February 21, 2025. This aromatic event was sparked by an innocent misunderstanding that quickly ballooned into a full-blown festival, thanks to one very eager graphic design intern and some equally enthusiastic managers.
The saga began when the newly-hired intern, Todd “Toot” Thompson, was given his first big assignment: “Create some really cool graphics for Farts.” What was meant to be an internal shorthand for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts took a sharp left turn when Todd, eager to impress, interpreted “Farts” in the most literal sense.
According to sources within the Disney creative team, Todd spent an entire weekend crafting a series of colorful, whimsical, and surprisingly detailed graphics centered around — you guessed it — flatulence. The designs featured everything from anthropomorphic clouds of gas to trumpeting toots in the shape of beloved Disney characters. When Todd presented his work to the team on Monday, what should have been an embarrassing moment turned into a stroke of genius.
“At first, we were all a bit… shocked,” admitted one senior manager who requested anonymity. “But the more we looked at Todd’s designs, the more we realized he was onto something. The world is full of art festivals, but how many celebrate the, um, ‘art’ of natural bodily functions?”
And so, in the spirit of Disney’s time-honored tradition of turning mistakes into magic, the Epcot International Farts Festival was born. The festival promises to be an experience unlike any other, with events that are sure to tickle the senses—and possibly the funny bone.
Highlights of the festival will include:
- The Wind Symphony: A musical showcase featuring compositions inspired by the delicate art of breaking wind. Expect classics like “Ode to Beans” and “Silent But Deadly Sonata.”
. - The Gastro Gallery: An interactive exhibit where guests can create their own “air sculptures” using state-of-the-art flatulence simulation technology.
. - Fartastic Fireworks: A nightly display where colorful bursts of light and sound will be choreographed to the iconic sounds of—well, you get the idea.
.
While some might question Disney’s choice to lean into this gaseous theme, early buzz (or should we say, rumble) suggests that the Epcot International Farts Festival might just become the next big thing. Todd, the accidental mastermind behind it all, has already been promoted to Lead Designer for the 2026 Farts Festival.
“At Disney, we believe in embracing creativity in all its forms,” said Disney (the company) spokesperson Jun Disney (no relation). “And if that means celebrating a little flatulence along the way, then so be it.”
So, grab your nose plugs and get ready to let loose at Epcot this winter—because this festival is going to blow you away!
Will you be attending? Or contributing? Let us know in the comments below!
Need more Uncle Walt’s in your life? Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook, FOLLOW us on Twitter, and tell everyone you know!
Cover photo: Artist’s concept of what the artist’s concept artwork would look like. Image created by ChatGPT, from an artist’s rendering of an artist’s suggestion, etc. Our heads hurt.
