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The letters in the word "acolyte" can be rearranged to spell "lye taco". This means something. Image © Disney.

Cancelled no more: Disney+ announces 4 more seasons of The Acolyte

"We had no idea more than one person ever even watched the show." BR'ER BANK, CA -- After a massive letter-writing campaign from fans, Disney+ has reversed its decision to cancel its controversial Star Wars series The Acolyte. Seasons 2, 3, 4 and 5 will begin production soon. The show, which is set in the Star Wars universe, we think, and is... about an acolyte or something (we didn't watch it), was initially canceled after one season of bad reviews and low ratings. ...
September 6, 2024 by Marty in Other
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Disney announces dates for Epcot International Farts Festival

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" ...
September 4, 2024 by X in Florida
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D23 Recap – All Announcements

Something something Anaheim Convention Center and Disney Announcements ANAHEIM, CA -- The every-other-annual D23 expo has just wrapped up, and as is our custom, we have a complete recap of everything that was announced. Movies, parks, executive office toilet paper, and more. First the boring stuff There's always a lot of announcements at D23, and a lot of them are not really worth announcing. And yet, Disney always makes a big deal about them. So we have to include them in our list. A ...
August 12, 2024 by X in California, Florida, Other
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Step-planDisney: Coconut allergies at WDW

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: Are there any drupe/coconut producing trees at Walt Disney World? I’ve seen multiple palms in bloom, but do not know what species are there." – Rosalee M. M., Arkansas Walt: Hi Peggy. Thanks for asking. You can find coconut-flavored Dole Whips in the ...
May 11, 2024 by X in step-planDisney
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Viewing a total Sonny Eclipse is much more amazing than just a partial Sonny Eclipse. Photo by Jeff Geerling [CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED] via Flickr, & Disney.

Tips for the best eclipse viewing at Walt Disney World

How long has this story been in our queue? KING CHARLES III IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FLORIDA -- People across North America are excited about the eclipse that will be happening on Monday, April 8th. [Ed.: "Will be"?] Although the "cone of totality" comes nowhere near Florida, we have good news for people who will be vacationing at Walt Disney World. You'll still be able to see an eclipse. That's right! Galactic Recording artist Sonny Eclipse has announced a new residency at Walt Disney World. The ...
May 8, 2024 by X in Florida
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