Time for an adventure set in my #Disneyland RPG, where the kingdom has been taken over by the Disney Villains.
First we need a protagonist! No one famous, or even particularly heroic, just a small someone doing their best to survive these dark days.
Someone like...
First we need a protagonist! No one famous, or even particularly heroic, just a small someone doing their best to survive these dark days.
Someone like...
2. As one of the feral cats of #Disneyland, your life hasn't changed TOO much since the Villains take over. You leave them alone; they leave you alone. Meow meow.
This neverending thunderstorm has been QUITE bothersome, though, and you've had to seek shelter... but where?
This neverending thunderstorm has been QUITE bothersome, though, and you've had to seek shelter... but where?
3. The Skyway station is (relatively) warm and dry, and has been abandoned for so long that few in #Disneyland even remember it exists. Thus, the perfect place for a cat to nap.
Until tonight. Your rest is interrupted by someone ascending the stairs. You open one eye, and spy...
Until tonight. Your rest is interrupted by someone ascending the stairs. You open one eye, and spy...
4. You notice the trespasser is neither #Disneyland hero nor villain. This is fortunate because those types usually cause trouble.
Unfortunately, if they don't fall into either category, that probably means they're IN trouble.
As they ascend the landing, you see it's a...
Unfortunately, if they don't fall into either category, that probably means they're IN trouble.
As they ascend the landing, you see it's a...
5. "At long last," says the alien. He raises his hands in praise... toward the ceiling fan. "I have climbed the forbidden stairs of #Disneyland and found you, O Claw!"
He notices you. "And you must be the Claw's Chosen One!"
You have no idea what he's talking about, so you...
He notices you. "And you must be the Claw's Chosen One!"
You have no idea what he's talking about, so you...
6. You turn your back on the alien in a sign of disrespect. "Yes, noble steed," he says, "let us ride forth in the name of the Claw!"
To your shock, he climbs on your back! You leap into the air, fall down the stairs, and clumsily land at Tomorrowland Plaza, where you see a...
To your shock, he climbs on your back! You leap into the air, fall down the stairs, and clumsily land at Tomorrowland Plaza, where you see a...
7. You're a feral cat of #Disneyland. You've survived by only looking out for yourself... but all that changes the moment you peer into the soft, dark eyes of Baby Yoda.
"He needs a protector, O Claw," says the three-eyed alien, "to bring him safely to—" and he points toward...
"He needs a protector, O Claw," says the three-eyed alien, "to bring him safely to—" and he points toward...
8. The Temple is located deep within the wilds of Adventureland, but how to get there?
1. The PATHS are easy-ish... except for the Villains.
2. The JUNGLE CRUISE is most direct... but full of water and wildlife.
3. The TRAIN is probably quickest... unless the tracks are flooded.
1. The PATHS are easy-ish... except for the Villains.
2. The JUNGLE CRUISE is most direct... but full of water and wildlife.
3. The TRAIN is probably quickest... unless the tracks are flooded.
9. All things considered, the #Disneyland Railroad is probably the safest bet. You slink towards Tomorrowland Station... only to realize Baby Yoda is no longer following you.
You look around, frantically, only to see his chrome orb floating into...
You look around, frantically, only to see his chrome orb floating into...
10. "Nooo!" you meow, but it's too late.
A cold mist gathers around Baby Yoda. The stones shift, and an ancient structure emerges from the ground -- a long-forgotten temple, where would-be Jedi once faced their greatest fears.
But which of your party is about to be tested?
A cold mist gathers around Baby Yoda. The stones shift, and an ancient structure emerges from the ground -- a long-forgotten temple, where would-be Jedi once faced their greatest fears.
But which of your party is about to be tested?
11. Your hackles rise as the shadowy form within the temple takes shape. Many emotions wash over you, but the primary one is terror.
Your first instinct is to grab Baby Yoda and flee, but there's no time. The figure emerges, and it's the one thing you fear more than anything...
Your first instinct is to grab Baby Yoda and flee, but there's no time. The figure emerges, and it's the one thing you fear more than anything...
12. The horrible sound, the rushing air... it is an enemy both ineffable and unbeatable. You hiss and begin to skitter backwards, but then the three-eyed alien speaks in a calm, reverent tone.
"You are one with the Claw, and the Claw is with you."
His words calm you, and you...
"You are one with the Claw, and the Claw is with you."
His words calm you, and you...
13. You don't believe in this Claw nonsense, but you DO believe in your own four claws... and so you spring for the vacuum cord!
The battle is intense, but you're far more agile than the vacuum. You soon unplug it, and the hellish noise dies.
The Trial of the Temple is over.
The battle is intense, but you're far more agile than the vacuum. You soon unplug it, and the hellish noise dies.
The Trial of the Temple is over.
14. A disembodied voice speaks: "Greetings, young ones, and may the Force--" but you're already walking away.
Adventure? Excitement? A cat craves not these things.
Baby Yoda waves good-bye to the wise, warbly voice, and you head off for the Temple of the Forbidden Eye.
Adventure? Excitement? A cat craves not these things.
Baby Yoda waves good-bye to the wise, warbly voice, and you head off for the Temple of the Forbidden Eye.
15. Baby Yoda tugs at your side, then points to an abandoned churro stand. He's probably hungwy. So are you.
Later, you enjoy your churros aboard the Disneyland Railroad. All is calm, until you reach...
Later, you enjoy your churros aboard the Disneyland Railroad. All is calm, until you reach...
16. The air grows rank and humid as the #Disneyland Railroad enters the Primeval World — the land of the dinosaurs.
Although Baby Yoda seems to enjoy the swamp-like air, something seems off to you. And then, you spot it! a(n)...
Although Baby Yoda seems to enjoy the swamp-like air, something seems off to you. And then, you spot it! a(n)...
17. A cave duck riding a baby triceratops??! That's so ridiculous you consider showing him your butt... but then you see his eyes are fixated on the group's churros, and with a mighty grunt he charges toward the train!
What do you do?
What do you do?
18. You throw the rest of your churro at the cave duck. Whatever. You were almost done with it, anyway.
He catches the churro, shares half with his triceratops, then waves his club in thanks.
You ignore him, and the train reaches the station at Main Street, USA, where...
He catches the churro, shares half with his triceratops, then waves his club in thanks.
You ignore him, and the train reaches the station at Main Street, USA, where...
19. As a feral cat of #Disneyland, you've learned to be suspicious of all strangers. You warily watch the passenger climb aboard the train. They choose a seat too close to you for your liking.
As the train leaves Main Street USA Station, you recognize the passenger is...
As the train leaves Main Street USA Station, you recognize the passenger is...
20. You realize the new passenger is one of the good guys, and breathe a tiny sigh of relief. The kingdom needs all the heroes it can get right now.
The passenger notices the three of you, and gives a slight nod. You nod back at the hero, whom you recognize as...
The passenger notices the three of you, and gives a slight nod. You nod back at the hero, whom you recognize as...
21. To your surprise, Baby Yoda waddles over to the disguised outlaw. He climbs up into Robin Hood's lap, and smiles up at him with those mysterious, dark eyes.
Robin Hood smiles back, and responds by...
Robin Hood smiles back, and responds by...
22. Robin Hood whispers a secret into Baby Yoda's ear. Then he says to you, "Keep your chin up. Someday there will be happiness again." He sighs. "Someday."
The train chugs near the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. It's time to go, and the best way to approach is through the...
The train chugs near the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. It's time to go, and the best way to approach is through the...
23. The tunnel's many spikes, skulls, and diamond-shaped stones make you nervous; it's worse than a room full of rocking chairs.
An ancient civilization built these traps to keep out human-sized trespassers, and yet, you or Baby Yoda must have set one off, because suddenly...
An ancient civilization built these traps to keep out human-sized trespassers, and yet, you or Baby Yoda must have set one off, because suddenly...
24. Water... why did it have to be water?!
Two massive, door-like stones fall at either end of the tunnel, sealing off both exits. You hop up onto a ledge, and hiss at Baby Yoda to get his attention.
The water's filling fast... how can you escape?!
Two massive, door-like stones fall at either end of the tunnel, sealing off both exits. You hop up onto a ledge, and hiss at Baby Yoda to get his attention.
The water's filling fast... how can you escape?!
25. Baby Yoda raises a claw to the stone door sealing the tunnel. You ignore him and push a diamond-shaped stone. Spikes shoot from the ceiling...but you can squeeze through the openings into the chamber above.
But then the stone door CRACKS open! Baby Yoda collapses, exhausted.
But then the stone door CRACKS open! Baby Yoda collapses, exhausted.
26. You quickly push the chrome orb out the tunnel, then check on Baby Yoda.
He's unconscious, and yet... he shattered the stone door with a mere gesture! What child IS this?
And is this his destination, the Chamber of Destiny? Three paths lie ahead... where do you bring him?
He's unconscious, and yet... he shattered the stone door with a mere gesture! What child IS this?
And is this his destination, the Chamber of Destiny? Three paths lie ahead... where do you bring him?
27. "YOU SEEK THE FUTURE," says an ageless voice. "I WILL LIFT THE CURTAIN OF TIME. IT IS YOUR DESTINY."
The Observatory ceiling dissolves into a night sky filled with millions of stars... but before you can learn their secrets, one of you looks into the forbidden eyes of Mara!
The Observatory ceiling dissolves into a night sky filled with millions of stars... but before you can learn their secrets, one of you looks into the forbidden eyes of Mara!
28. Meanwhile, you're mesmerized by the cosmic ballet of the stars, and oblivious to the three-eyed alien's blasphemic blunder.
Before it all dissolves into the fiery wrath of Mara, you get a peek through the curtains of time at someone's destiny... but whose future do you see?
Before it all dissolves into the fiery wrath of Mara, you get a peek through the curtains of time at someone's destiny... but whose future do you see?
29. The constellations manifest into two figures, each of significant importance: one an enemy, one an ally. Both are linked to your destiny.
At this moment, the Three-Eyed Alien makes eye contact with Mara. The stars melt. You have time to identify one figure... but which one?
At this moment, the Three-Eyed Alien makes eye contact with Mara. The stars melt. You have time to identify one figure... but which one?
30. In this age of gods and monsters, you wish for a hero to stand by you.
But alas, there is no Wishing Star within the Observatory of the Future, only a star-crossed vision of your destiny, and it seems your strongest ally will come in the form of...
But alas, there is no Wishing Star within the Observatory of the Future, only a star-crossed vision of your destiny, and it seems your strongest ally will come in the form of...
31. What IS that constellation? A mouse? A dog? Or both? Before the stars can align, the godlike voice of Mara bellows:
"YOU HAVE GAZED INTO MY EYES. YOUR DESTINY NOW LIES BEYOND THE GATES OF DOOM."
An evil green light washes over the Observatory, and the room fills with...
"YOU HAVE GAZED INTO MY EYES. YOUR DESTINY NOW LIES BEYOND THE GATES OF DOOM."
An evil green light washes over the Observatory, and the room fills with...
32. Lava pours into the Observatory! Baby Yoda's still too drained to use his mysterious powers, and the three-eyed alien is of no help, either — he only chants his prayer to the Claw... but the only divine power here is Mara.
There must be SOME way to escape... but how?
There must be SOME way to escape... but how?
33. You study the controls on the chrome orb. If a baby can pilot this thing, then so can a feral cat of #Disneyland , right?
WRONG. You push a button, and the orb zooms forward, up, and spins wildly! When you finally get it to stop, you realize you're in another chamber, a...
WRONG. You push a button, and the orb zooms forward, up, and spins wildly! When you finally get it to stop, you realize you're in another chamber, a...
34. So many skulls. One-thousand, nine-hundred and ninety-five of them, in fact, but who's counting?
But that's not what interests you. Your keen cat eyes can sometimes see beyond the realm of the physical, and there's an otherworldly presence in the shrine, the spirit of...
But that's not what interests you. Your keen cat eyes can sometimes see beyond the realm of the physical, and there's an otherworldly presence in the shrine, the spirit of...
35. "Ye come seekin' adventure, eh?" says a salty pirate skull. You start to disagree—you've actually been trying to avoid adventure this whole time, but it cuts you off.
"It be too late to alter course, matey, and there be squalls ahead. But mark well me words...
"It be too late to alter course, matey, and there be squalls ahead. But mark well me words...
36. "Dead men DO tell tales." The shrine begins to tremble and quake, leaving you no time to ponder the skull's final words.
An ancient portcullis, hidden by long-dead vines, suddenly rises. Baby Yoda points, and you turn to see a massive boulder rolling towards you!
An ancient portcullis, hidden by long-dead vines, suddenly rises. Baby Yoda points, and you turn to see a massive boulder rolling towards you!
37. You leap up onto the boulder... and immediately regret it. It'll take some cat-robatics if you want to land on your feet and avoid being crushed.
It's time for you, the players, to roll a skill check... but instead of dice, it'll be determined through Rock-Paper-Scissors.
It's time for you, the players, to roll a skill check... but instead of dice, it'll be determined through Rock-Paper-Scissors.
38. In this metaphorical game of Rock-Paper-Scissors, you chose Scissors against the boulder... which naturally chose Rock. Something bad will happen because of this choice.
You fly off the boulder, and look with horror as...
You fly off the boulder, and look with horror as...
39. You fly into the rocky walls of the shrine. For a moment you see stars (not unlike the Observatory of the Future), and then everything goes black.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
When you awaken, the three-eyed alien blinks up at you, worried.
Baby Yoda is gone, taken by...
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
When you awaken, the three-eyed alien blinks up at you, worried.
Baby Yoda is gone, taken by...
40. Darla! The rock n roll girl who strikes fear into the hearts of heroes and villains alike. She's an unstoppable force of chaos, beyond good or evil.
And now she has Baby Yoda.
Rescuing him is your only option... but you have to find him first. What would Darla go do next?
And now she has Baby Yoda.
Rescuing him is your only option... but you have to find him first. What would Darla go do next?
41. An eight-year-old like Darla does whatever she wants: terrorize #Disneyland denizens AND destroy her braces... at the same damn time.
You hope Baby Yoda can hold out until you find him, but first you have to figure out what kind of sticky treat Darla would be searching for.
You hope Baby Yoda can hold out until you find him, but first you have to figure out what kind of sticky treat Darla would be searching for.
42. You follow the sounds of Darla's delighted cackle to The Tropical Hideaway.
There she is, no doubt whipped into a sugary frenzy after eating several Dole Whips. Baby Yoda is precariously flung over her shoulder as she chases a poor unfortunate soul from Adventureland...
There she is, no doubt whipped into a sugary frenzy after eating several Dole Whips. Baby Yoda is precariously flung over her shoulder as she chases a poor unfortunate soul from Adventureland...
43. "Doggy!" Darla screams with delight as she chases the terrified mutt around the Tropical Hideaway's tiki decor.
You wonder, is this the same dog from your vision of the future -- your destined ally?
But you can figure that out later... for now it's time to take action!
You wonder, is this the same dog from your vision of the future -- your destined ally?
But you can figure that out later... for now it's time to take action!
44. As Darla chases that poor dog, you push a glass along the floor — right into her path.
She TRIPS over the glass, runs SMACK into a table, and falls over with a CRASH.
Everyone stops.
Then she bursts into TEARS!
Baby Yoda waddles over to her, holds out a hand, and...
She TRIPS over the glass, runs SMACK into a table, and falls over with a CRASH.
Everyone stops.
Then she bursts into TEARS!
Baby Yoda waddles over to her, holds out a hand, and...
45. As Baby Yoda heals Darla, you stop and think. No answers were found within the Temple of the Forbidden Eye... only more questions.
- The vision of your greatest ally: a dog and/or mouse
- The pirate skull's words: "Dead men DO tell tales"
But where do those clues point to?
- The vision of your greatest ally: a dog and/or mouse
- The pirate skull's words: "Dead men DO tell tales"
But where do those clues point to?
46. It's a case of Occat's Razor - the pirate skull must have been speaking about pirates.
You look around. Darla's crashed from all that sugar/mysterious healing. The dog with the key ring has run off. And Baby Yoda and the three-eyed alien are ready to go.
But first, you...
You look around. Darla's crashed from all that sugar/mysterious healing. The dog with the key ring has run off. And Baby Yoda and the three-eyed alien are ready to go.
But first, you...
47. Wanting to delay the encounter with these dead pirates for as long as possible, you thoroughly search the Tropical Hideaway — but for what, you don't know.
Meanwhile, a small flock of Tiki Birds perch along the eaves and begin to sing, and finally, you find a clue in...
Meanwhile, a small flock of Tiki Birds perch along the eaves and begin to sing, and finally, you find a clue in...
48. Strangely, the Tiki Birds don't sing any of their usual numbers. Instead, they go with a deeper cut, and it's only much later — after you've left the Tropical Hideaway — that you realize they were giving you a hint with their song choice...
49. You make your way toward the underground grotto known as Dead Man's Cove. After all, you seek dead pirates... and there be a-plenty in this cursed place.
This crew died here long, long ago, and one skeleton in particular draws Baby Yoda's attention, one who died while...
This crew died here long, long ago, and one skeleton in particular draws Baby Yoda's attention, one who died while...
50. A weathered sign marks this section of the grotto as the Captain's Quarters. The captain's skeleton sits in a large, rotting bed, forever studying a map with a magnifying glass.
You examine the map. It's of a land you've never heard of before. Someplace called...
You examine the map. It's of a land you've never heard of before. Someplace called...
51. You, Baby Yoda, and the three-eyed alien stare at the map labeled "Epcot" -- a word made even more mysterious by the fact that none of you know how to read.
Unfortunately, your cartography lesson is interrupted... when suddenly some cursed magic brings something to life!
Unfortunately, your cartography lesson is interrupted... when suddenly some cursed magic brings something to life!
52. The skeletal parrot turns its skull toward you, then squawks:
"The Child was born long, long ago
And yet he soon must face his foe.
From the choice which you will say
His destiny shall branch today.
So where, then, be his destined place?
In Future World, or World Showcase?"
"The Child was born long, long ago
And yet he soon must face his foe.
From the choice which you will say
His destiny shall branch today.
So where, then, be his destined place?
In Future World, or World Showcase?"
53. "Tomorrow's Child!" screeches the parrot. "Charting a brand new day! For the Future World is born today!" Then it falls silent.
You look at Baby Yoda. Is he Tomorrow's Child?
And how are you even supposed to bring him to this distant land called Future World, within Epcot?
You look at Baby Yoda. Is he Tomorrow's Child?
And how are you even supposed to bring him to this distant land called Future World, within Epcot?
54. Something tells you that your strongest ally — be it dog, mouse, or both — will help you reach Epcot... IF you can find them.
Fortunately, the nearby Puerto Dorado is full of dogs. Unfortunately, it's also full of plundering pirates, and you run into the latter as they...
Fortunately, the nearby Puerto Dorado is full of dogs. Unfortunately, it's also full of plundering pirates, and you run into the latter as they...
55. You come across three drunken pirates, playing musical instruments and singing... quite well, in fact. A donkey brays, and lo! A dog makes up their fifth member, howling and barking along to the music.
Could this be your ally? Could this — oh, no, what's Baby Yoda doing?!
Could this be your ally? Could this — oh, no, what's Baby Yoda doing?!
56. Baby Yoda, no! You start to bat the tiny bottle from his hands, but it's too late.
ZOOM INTO BABY YODA'S HEAD, INSIDE-OUT STYLE!
Thanks to the rum, his emotions are in quite a state, and the emotion that takes control of Baby Yoda's actions is his...
ZOOM INTO BABY YODA'S HEAD, INSIDE-OUT STYLE!
Thanks to the rum, his emotions are in quite a state, and the emotion that takes control of Baby Yoda's actions is his...
57. The mixture of music and rum fill Baby Yoda with JOY!
Puerto Dorado is such a magical, musical place, and he waddle-scamples off to find more...
Puerto Dorado is such a magical, musical place, and he waddle-scamples off to find more...
58. If there's one thing that Baby Yoda wants, it's SHINY THINGS! And where better to find them than the treasure-laden and pirate-filled Puerto Dorado.
By the time you (a #Disneyland feral cat) and the three-eyed alien find him, Baby Yoda's reaching for an enchanted object...
By the time you (a #Disneyland feral cat) and the three-eyed alien find him, Baby Yoda's reaching for an enchanted object...
59. You find Baby Yoda just as he reaches for the magical compass that supposedly leads you to the thing you want most in the world.
Unfortunately, said compass is attached to that notorious pirate and n'er do-well cad, Captain Jack Sparrow, who's currently in the midst of...
Unfortunately, said compass is attached to that notorious pirate and n'er do-well cad, Captain Jack Sparrow, who's currently in the midst of...
60. Baby Yoda grabs the compass hanging from Captain Jack Sparrow's belt, and refuses to let go. He gets pulled along as the pirate runs for his life, closely pursed by...
61. You expect Jack Sparrow to be chased by an army of spooky skeletons or something, but... a monkey?!
Granted, it's a very scary-looking monkey, but nothing you can't handle.
You look around the narrow walkways of Puerto Dorado, and spy the perfect way to stop the monkey...
Granted, it's a very scary-looking monkey, but nothing you can't handle.
You look around the narrow walkways of Puerto Dorado, and spy the perfect way to stop the monkey...
62. You and the three-eyed alien watch the pursuit, and at precisely the right moment, you cut loose a cargo net full of bananas... and they fall on top of the monkey with a mighty CRASH!
Captain Jack Sparrow turns around, notices the mess, then quips...
Captain Jack Sparrow turns around, notices the mess, then quips...
63. You're pretty sure Jack Sparrow just stole that line from Mrs. Doubtfire, but what can you do? You're just a cat.
The important thing is that Baby Yoda now has the magic compass... but does Jack Sparrow notice?
The important thing is that Baby Yoda now has the magic compass... but does Jack Sparrow notice?
64. Jack Sparrow barely notices Baby Yoda. He mutters something about little green men and how he'll be seeing pink elephants next, then stumbles off... without his compass.
At last! You can use the magic compass to find— what, exactly? Your strongest ally, or a route to Epcot?
At last! You can use the magic compass to find— what, exactly? Your strongest ally, or a route to Epcot?
65. The compass needle spins round and round... and then points in a vaguely eastern direction, toward Tomorrowland.
But before you reach your destination, you inevitably run into trouble while passing through...
But before you reach your destination, you inevitably run into trouble while passing through...
66. Carefully you flee Puerto Dorado and sneak out of New Orleans Square. Danger is everywhere, but you avoid it as you creep through Adventureland... but once you reach Main Street, USA, there's no denying it — you're being watched.
And then you see it, over there! A(n)...
And then you see it, over there! A(n)...
67. Several unsavory figures (no dogs or mice, alas) skulk about Main Street, searching for unbroken light bulbs to steal and screw into an Electrical Parade float.
Your compass goes haywire (?!) as the float bursts into light and life! It's a dazzling, sinister display of...
Your compass goes haywire (?!) as the float bursts into light and life! It's a dazzling, sinister display of...
68. This is bad. Very bad.
You're surrounded by (and blinded by) THREE floats from the Main Street Electrical Parade. As Elliott snorts steam and the Cheshire Cat grins wickedly, all hope seems lost...
But there's still ONE possibility.
You're surrounded by (and blinded by) THREE floats from the Main Street Electrical Parade. As Elliott snorts steam and the Cheshire Cat grins wickedly, all hope seems lost...
But there's still ONE possibility.
69. The Tiki Birds sang:
"You gotta dig a little deeper
Find out who you are
You gotta dig a little deeper
It really ain't that far
When you find out who they are
You'll find out what you need
Blue skies and sunshine guaranteed"
But what does it mean, and how does it apply NOW?
"You gotta dig a little deeper
Find out who you are
You gotta dig a little deeper
It really ain't that far
When you find out who they are
You'll find out what you need
Blue skies and sunshine guaranteed"
But what does it mean, and how does it apply NOW?
70. You ignore the entire point of the metaphor song, and instead take it literally. Why not?
Unfortunately, you're a feral cat of #Disneyland, not a gopher or mole, and you're surrounded before you can tunnel away.
The villainous leader steps down from their float. It's...
Unfortunately, you're a feral cat of #Disneyland, not a gopher or mole, and you're surrounded before you can tunnel away.
The villainous leader steps down from their float. It's...
71. Abraham Lincoln! The man's a legend—he went undercover as a Stormtrooper when the Villains took over, then became the leader of the Resistance after the assassination attempt on Emperor Iago.
But what is he doing HERE, amidst these corrupted Electrical Parade floats?
But what is he doing HERE, amidst these corrupted Electrical Parade floats?
72. You decide to trust Lincoln. The Three-Eyed Alien recounts your story, since he's the only one who can talk.
Lincoln's brow furrows. "That sounds like quite a pickle. Fortunately, I'm familiar with Epcot. Follow me."
As you walk, you have time to ask one question about...
Lincoln's brow furrows. "That sounds like quite a pickle. Fortunately, I'm familiar with Epcot. Follow me."
As you walk, you have time to ask one question about...
73. The audio animatronic of Abraham Lincoln sighs. Perhaps because he's speaking to a toy alien, he lets go of his presidential demeanor.
"The Resistance brings us a new hope," he says. "And right now hope is such a fragile thing, but potentially a powerful thing, like a...
"The Resistance brings us a new hope," he says. "And right now hope is such a fragile thing, but potentially a powerful thing, like a...
74. "...like a wish upon a star." Abraham Lincoln looks up at the cloud-filled, stormy sky. He sighs once more. "But wishing stars, it seems, are in short supply these days."
Finally, he stops walking. "We're here." You look up at an unexpected location on Main Street USA...
Finally, he stops walking. "We're here." You look up at an unexpected location on Main Street USA...
75. You meow in awe as you enter Walt Disney's apartment, the most hallowed place in #Disneyland, considered sacred ground by Hero and Villain alike.
And now it's time to find discover if you were right to trust Abraham Lincoln... with a round of Rock Paper Scissors.
Choose:
And now it's time to find discover if you were right to trust Abraham Lincoln... with a round of Rock Paper Scissors.
Choose:
76. (The 1st round was tied. The 2nd round upped the ante... and you lost.)
Abraham Lincoln locks the door and hangs up his hat. You were wrong to trust him, for controlling him by the hair (a la Ratatouille) is PROFESSOR RATIGAN!
He sneers, "Rat got your tongue?" then attacks!
Abraham Lincoln locks the door and hangs up his hat. You were wrong to trust him, for controlling him by the hair (a la Ratatouille) is PROFESSOR RATIGAN!
He sneers, "Rat got your tongue?" then attacks!
77. You leap toward Professor Ratigan, claws out and fangs bared... but you're no PHYSICAL match against Abraham Lincoln—he WAS a champion wrestler, you know.
(This is a result of your Level 2 loss in Rock-Paper-Scissors).
Lincoln easily grabs you mid-jump! What do you do?!
(This is a result of your Level 2 loss in Rock-Paper-Scissors).
Lincoln easily grabs you mid-jump! What do you do?!
78. You desperately look around. There must be SOMETHING your companions can use to help you escape from Abraham Lincoln's vice-like grip.
Walt Disney's apartment is small and tastefully decorated with antique furnishings from the turn of the last century. What could you use???
Walt Disney's apartment is small and tastefully decorated with antique furnishings from the turn of the last century. What could you use???
79. This is no ordinary lamp!
This is Walt Disney's Lamp, kept eternally burning as a symbol of #Disneyland's undying spirit... and the Three-Eyed Alien simply knocks it over!
As if in slow motion, you watch in disbelief as the sacred relic falls to the floor and SHATTERS...
This is Walt Disney's Lamp, kept eternally burning as a symbol of #Disneyland's undying spirit... and the Three-Eyed Alien simply knocks it over!
As if in slow motion, you watch in disbelief as the sacred relic falls to the floor and SHATTERS...
80. A terrifying, blinding light fills the apartment. With a gasp, Ratigan controls the animatronic of Lincoln toward the light.
You drop to the floor (landing on your feet, of course), and while you're curious to see what happens next... you know what curiosity does to a cat.
You drop to the floor (landing on your feet, of course), and while you're curious to see what happens next... you know what curiosity does to a cat.
81. Curiosity killed the cat... but satisfaction brought him back. You decide to stick around.
As the light fades, so does the apartment, leaving you alone in a white, misty void.
The mist slowly forms into your own personal location where Walt Disney's spirit awaits...
As the light fades, so does the apartment, leaving you alone in a white, misty void.
The mist slowly forms into your own personal location where Walt Disney's spirit awaits...
82. The white void slowly takes the shape of the Main Street train station. And there, sitting on a bench materializing from the mist, is the spirit of Walt Disney.
"You know, I always have loved trains," he says.
You're surprised to discover you can speak, and you respond...
"You know, I always have loved trains," he says.
You're surprised to discover you can speak, and you respond...
83. "I'm guiding them along their own journeys," says the spirit of Walt Disney. "Everyone, even that villain Ratigan, has a story to be told."
A ghostly train arrives from the mist. "And it seems like yours is about to continue."
He gestures to the destination board:
EPCOT.
A ghostly train arrives from the mist. "And it seems like yours is about to continue."
He gestures to the destination board:
EPCOT.
84. "All aboard for EPCOT," says the spirit of Walt Disney. "My Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow... the most important of which is COMMUNITY."
You're surprised to see Baby Yoda in the train cab, dressed as an engineer. Even more surprising—he can speak!
He says...
You're surprised to see Baby Yoda in the train cab, dressed as an engineer. Even more surprising—he can speak!
He says...
85. And then... you wake up.
Baby Yoda sits besides you on the ground, calmly eating some VeggieVeggie FruitFruit Gummies.
Was it all a dream?
You look around. The rain is gone. Disneyland is gone. Could this be EPCOT? Before you stands an impressive, unfamiliar building...
Baby Yoda sits besides you on the ground, calmly eating some VeggieVeggie FruitFruit Gummies.
Was it all a dream?
You look around. The rain is gone. Disneyland is gone. Could this be EPCOT? Before you stands an impressive, unfamiliar building...
86. While you've had bad luck with religious buildings so far (*ahem* the Temple of the Forbidden Eye), this Stave Church feels different.
Inside, all is dark, wooden, and calm. Four carved statues of Norse gods loom over you.. One in particular captures your gaze...
Inside, all is dark, wooden, and calm. Four carved statues of Norse gods loom over you.. One in particular captures your gaze...
87. You're drawn to Freya, whose chariot is pulled by two cats... but also to the rather catlike Loki.
A mysterious, divine voice fills the church. "You are not the first to pass this way," it says. "Nor shall you be the last."
Is this Freya... or is it the God of Mischief?
A mysterious, divine voice fills the church. "You are not the first to pass this way," it says. "Nor shall you be the last."
Is this Freya... or is it the God of Mischief?
88. You decide to trust the divine voice, whoever it might be.
It continues: "Those who seek the spirit of Norway face peril and adventure... but more often find beauty and charm. But where, clever feline, can you find the spirit of Norway?"
You have an answer. It's in their...
It continues: "Those who seek the spirit of Norway face peril and adventure... but more often find beauty and charm. But where, clever feline, can you find the spirit of Norway?"
You have an answer. It's in their...
89. The voice pauses, as if judging your answer. "There are those who see Norway’s spirit in forests and mystery..."
The church fades away, replaced by a dark, misty forest.
"...where trolls still prowl the water’s edge."
And there scowls a fierce three-headed troll who is...
The church fades away, replaced by a dark, misty forest.
"...where trolls still prowl the water’s edge."
And there scowls a fierce three-headed troll who is...
90. The three-headed troll eyes Baby Yoda. "Behold!" says one head. "With ears so large and skin so green, 'tis the loveliest troll child I've ever seen."
"The youngling belongs with us!" says the second head. "Not with a foul cat!"
"I'll cast a spell!" says the third, "and...
"The youngling belongs with us!" says the second head. "Not with a foul cat!"
"I'll cast a spell!" says the third, "and...
91. Who... or what... is The Brat—that this three-headed troll would consider it a suitably foul fate for you, a feral feline?
You soon find out, as the troll hoists you into the air with its magic, and sends you off to a(n)...
You soon find out, as the troll hoists you into the air with its magic, and sends you off to a(n)...
92. Your blood runs cold as you are magically whooshed into the sticky hands of a troll who looks just like Darla... right down to her headgear and "Rock & Troll Girl" embroidered tunic.
"Kitty!" she shrieks, and proceeds to squeeze the life out of you. What do you do?!
"Kitty!" she shrieks, and proceeds to squeeze the life out of you. What do you do?!
93. Barely able to breathe, you cough-cough-cough up a gigantic, wet, disgusting hairball! It falls to the floor with an audible plop.
You, the three-headed troll, Baby Yoda, and Darla all stare at it for a moment, and then she...
You, the three-headed troll, Baby Yoda, and Darla all stare at it for a moment, and then she...
94. Troll Darla drops you with a scream of disgust. Your ears may be ringing... but at least you're free.
Eventually you can hear again. The three-headed troll cradles Baby Yoda and sings three different verses from a Norse lullaby, each tinged with mystery and magic...
Eventually you can hear again. The three-headed troll cradles Baby Yoda and sings three different verses from a Norse lullaby, each tinged with mystery and magic...
95. One verse in particular seems significant:
"Where the North Wind meets the sea
There’s a river full of memory
Sleep, my darling, safe and sound
For in this river, all is found."
You'll bring Baby Yoda to this river, tonight, once the trolls are asleep... but how to find it?
"Where the North Wind meets the sea
There’s a river full of memory
Sleep, my darling, safe and sound
For in this river, all is found."
You'll bring Baby Yoda to this river, tonight, once the trolls are asleep... but how to find it?
96. As the lullaby continues, one by one they each fall asleep: Baby Yoda, Darla the Rock & Troll Girl, and finally the three-headed troll... or, at least, two of its three heads.
You won't be able to steal away Baby Yoda while that last troll head is awake! What do you do?
You won't be able to steal away Baby Yoda while that last troll head is awake! What do you do?
97. You blink and purr, blink and purr, until at last, the troll's third head falls asleep.
It's time to go. You and Baby Yoda follow the magic compass into the unknown.
You travel through the forest—mysterious and dark, yet beautiful—until you encounter an elemental spirit...
It's time to go. You and Baby Yoda follow the magic compass into the unknown.
You travel through the forest—mysterious and dark, yet beautiful—until you encounter an elemental spirit...
98. The water horse glows a translucent blue in the pale moonlight. It quietly watches you and Baby Yoda for a moment before bowing its head... as if inviting you to climb atop its back.
However, the magic compass points in a different direction.
What do you do?
However, the magic compass points in a different direction.
What do you do?
99. Horses, water, weird magic—all things that you, a feral cat of #Disneyland, have learned to avoid. Nope. Best to just follow the magic compass.
You and Baby Yoda pass through glorious fjords, waterfalls, and more. You crest a mountain, and are greeted by the majestic...
You and Baby Yoda pass through glorious fjords, waterfalls, and more. You crest a mountain, and are greeted by the majestic...
100. A trading post? Here? And where the heck is Baby Yoda?!
You find him inside with the kindly proprietor, silently trading the magical compass for...
(For this 100th post, REPLY with a special #Disney item — from a park, movie, etc. — and one will randomly be selected.)
You find him inside with the kindly proprietor, silently trading the magical compass for...
(For this 100th post, REPLY with a special #Disney item — from a park, movie, etc. — and one will randomly be selected.)
101. Before you can see the traded item, Baby Yoda stashes it away with a sly smile. He must want to keep it secret... for now.
Apparently the trade includes a free visit to the sauna, and the steam is quite nice. You begin to doze off, and during your catnap you dream about...
Apparently the trade includes a free visit to the sauna, and the steam is quite nice. You begin to doze off, and during your catnap you dream about...
102. You dream that you're Baby Yoda! You're back aboard the #Disneyland Railroad. Several rows behind you, a feral cat sits, watching.
You smile at Robin Hood and climb into his lap. He smiles back, and softly sings his secret...
(The complete lyric will be shared, if chosen.)
You smile at Robin Hood and climb into his lap. He smiles back, and softly sings his secret...
(The complete lyric will be shared, if chosen.)
103. "A dream can be a dream come true, with just that SPARK..."
THUNDER CRASHES!
You jolt awake with Robin Hood's song echoing in your mind: "...in me and you."
You leave the sauna and gaze upon your destination: where the North Wind meets the sea. A figure waits for you...
THUNDER CRASHES!
You jolt awake with Robin Hood's song echoing in your mind: "...in me and you."
You leave the sauna and gaze upon your destination: where the North Wind meets the sea. A figure waits for you...
104. Freya, the greatest goddess, greets you from the stormy shore.
"So, brave feline," she says, "you and Tomorrow's Child have journeyed through my land's mysterious forests and fjords... but have you discovered the spirit of Norway?"
You believe you have. Norway's spirit...
"So, brave feline," she says, "you and Tomorrow's Child have journeyed through my land's mysterious forests and fjords... but have you discovered the spirit of Norway?"
You believe you have. Norway's spirit...
105. You think of the trading post proprietor, the carpenters who built the Stave Church, even the trolls, and you give your answer.
Freya nods and smiles. "Our spirit—it lives on in our people. And so, a gift from us to you..."
From the misty River of Memory comes forth a...
Freya nods and smiles. "Our spirit—it lives on in our people. And so, a gift from us to you..."
From the misty River of Memory comes forth a...
106. Baby Yoda waves good-bye to Freya (you give her a rare nod), and you board the Viking longship.
Wind fills the sail, the oars magically row, and you set off down the mist-filled River of Memory.
Within the mist are shadows and sounds from Baby Yoda's past—memories from...
Wind fills the sail, the oars magically row, and you set off down the mist-filled River of Memory.
Within the mist are shadows and sounds from Baby Yoda's past—memories from...
107. You sail down the River of Memory, catching little pieces of time from Baby Yoda's past... mostly figures in the mist and muffled voices.
But a few — more vivid than the others — churn the mist and waters with an intense emotional energy, particularly one memory of...
But a few — more vivid than the others — churn the mist and waters with an intense emotional energy, particularly one memory of...
108. There's a strange and wonderful magic at work here, as you think of the happiest things — it's almost (but not quite) the same as having wings.
The river speeds up and splashes playfully at the longship, spurred on by Baby Yoda's most joyful #Disneyland memory: that of...
The river speeds up and splashes playfully at the longship, spurred on by Baby Yoda's most joyful #Disneyland memory: that of...
109. The river manifests a powerful memory from Baby Yoda's past. Surprisingly, it doesn't involve a shiny orb. Unsurprisingly, it does involve food.
It's a moment of pure JOY, not just because of the delicious food but because of the company and experience, as Baby Yoda eats...
It's a moment of pure JOY, not just because of the delicious food but because of the company and experience, as Baby Yoda eats...
110. (Reposted due to twitter issues)
You watch the memory of Baby Yoda eating grubs. Slimy, yet satisfying!
But you're more interested in his companions — a warthog and a strange animal. Could HE be the vision you saw in the Chamber of Destiny?
Hmm, is a meerkat more of a...
You watch the memory of Baby Yoda eating grubs. Slimy, yet satisfying!
But you're more interested in his companions — a warthog and a strange animal. Could HE be the vision you saw in the Chamber of Destiny?
Hmm, is a meerkat more of a...
111. You're so focused on whether the meerkat is a dog/mouse or monkey/mongoose (inconclusive, BTW) that you don't you've left the River of Memory.
It seems you've sailed down #Epcot's World Showcase far enough to reach the land of Mexico... but where, exactly, are you?
It seems you've sailed down #Epcot's World Showcase far enough to reach the land of Mexico... but where, exactly, are you?
112. The river gradually becomes overwhelmed with colorful marigolds — so many that your longship becomes hopelessly moored.
A uniformed skeleton walks atop the flowers towards you. "I'm afraid a return to the living is impossible," she says. "Our records indicate you've...
A uniformed skeleton walks atop the flowers towards you. "I'm afraid a return to the living is impossible," she says. "Our records indicate you've...
113. The skeleton does a double take and her eyes pop out of her socket. "Broken a spirit lamp?! Ay, that's a VERY serious infraction, gato callejero. Living or not, you're both under arrest."
You can't spend an eternity imprisoned in the Land of the Dead! What do you do?
You can't spend an eternity imprisoned in the Land of the Dead! What do you do?
114. The skeleton's expression softens at your sad kitty eyes. Baby Yoda somehow understands what you're trying to do, and he makes sad Baby Yoda eyes™️ as well.
"Ay, que lindo!" says the skeleton. "OK, technically there IS a way around this, but it's not easy. You'll have to...
"Ay, que lindo!" says the skeleton. "OK, technically there IS a way around this, but it's not easy. You'll have to...
115. Replace the broken spirit lamp? But how??? Before today, you didn't even know they existed. Where are you supposed to find a new one?
But then — inspiration! Call it a hunch, but you suspect the answer could be found in a mystery yet unsolved... but which one?
But then — inspiration! Call it a hunch, but you suspect the answer could be found in a mystery yet unsolved... but which one?
116. We all have sparks of inspiration, but unfortunately you're not feeling particularly imaginative right now... and you doubt Baby Yoda has any idea what's going on.
But if you want to make a spirit lamp, maybe you need one little "spark" to get started, something like...
But if you want to make a spirit lamp, maybe you need one little "spark" to get started, something like...
117. You make your way through the crowd of skeletons. Even in the Land of the Dead, they sure do love fireworks! You're curious which show it will be, as it could be any from Epcot's past, present, or future.
However, only ONE show has the materials needed for a spirit lamp...
However, only ONE show has the materials needed for a spirit lamp...
118. A voice speaks: "We're gathered here tonight to share a story — as old as time itself, but still being written: Reflections of Earth."
While Baby Yoda is transfixed by the fireworks, lasers, and flames, you notice what could be a perfect (if unconvenional) spirit lamp...
While Baby Yoda is transfixed by the fireworks, lasers, and flames, you notice what could be a perfect (if unconvenional) spirit lamp...
119. When the Unity Torch is revealed during the final moments of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, you know you've found the perfect spirit lamp.
The uniformed skeleton starts to protest. "You can't use the Unity Torch! It's a symbol of the...
The uniformed skeleton starts to protest. "You can't use the Unity Torch! It's a symbol of the...
120. "It's outrageous!" says the skeleton. "It's... too imaginative! It's... it's perfect."
With her blessing, the Unity Torch ~sparks~ with a new light - as a Spirit Lamp.
"You are free to go, gato callejero. But remember us, will you? And remember..." she begins to sing:
With her blessing, the Unity Torch ~sparks~ with a new light - as a Spirit Lamp.
"You are free to go, gato callejero. But remember us, will you? And remember..." she begins to sing:
121. The skeleton sings her farewell as you and Baby Yoda cross the Bridge of Marigolds and towards the rising sun.
You go on until, at last, it's a new day, a new dawn, and a new world.
A voice greets you: "Welcome to the future. Or should I say YOUR future." It's...
You go on until, at last, it's a new day, a new dawn, and a new world.
A voice greets you: "Welcome to the future. Or should I say YOUR future." It's...
I rarely comment on polls, but honestly I am SHOCKED by these #epcot results so far.
122. "Greetings, Tomorrow's Child," says the majestic Sage of Time. "With your arrival, the Future World is born today. Do you know your destination?"
Baby Yoda points to the great big shiny orb in the distance: Spaceship Earth. Of course.
"And how do you wish to get there?"
Baby Yoda points to the great big shiny orb in the distance: Spaceship Earth. Of course.
"And how do you wish to get there?"
123. After traveling by train and Viking longship (not to mention your own four paws), a journey by air seems a nice change of pace.
The Sage of Time nods at your decision. "Then let us begin your dream flight." He reaches within the folds of his flowing robes, and produces...
The Sage of Time nods at your decision. "Then let us begin your dream flight." He reaches within the folds of his flowing robes, and produces...
124. You and Baby Yoda gingerly step onto the magic carpet. "Soarin' to tower, we are ready for takeoff," says the Sage of Time, and off you go!
You're shown a whole new Future World — shining, shimmering, splendid... and look! They're celebrating some kind of #Epcot festival!
You're shown a whole new Future World — shining, shimmering, splendid... and look! They're celebrating some kind of #Epcot festival!
125. Baby Yoda guides the magic carpet lower to try the many foods (but no wine because he's baby) from the festival.
At one booth (Gusteau's) you notice something unusual — a rat's tail peeking out from beneath the chef's hat! Could this be your destined ally? What do you do?
At one booth (Gusteau's) you notice something unusual — a rat's tail peeking out from beneath the chef's hat! Could this be your destined ally? What do you do?
126. As you contemplate what to do about the hiding rat, Baby Yoda reaches out with the Force... and the chef's hat rises.
The revelation of a rat within the Food and Wine Festival causes quite a commotion! People scream, point, and demand refunds, attracting the attention of...
The revelation of a rat within the Food and Wine Festival causes quite a commotion! People scream, point, and demand refunds, attracting the attention of...
127. A hush falls over the crowd, and the festival-goers clear a path for the Food and Wine Festival's judge. Everyone seems nervous — except for Baby Yoda (#Grogu ), whose eyes are covered by the chef's hat.
The judge approaches. It's...
PS: Happy #MayThe4th!
The judge approaches. It's...
PS: Happy #MayThe4th!
128. Anton Ego stares at the rat with a sneer. "Well?" he asks at last, and holds out his plate.
Chef Remy goes to serve his signature ratatouille, but Baby Yoda's just eaten the rest of it! Oh no! But then he offers some food from your adventure that might inspire a new dish...
Chef Remy goes to serve his signature ratatouille, but Baby Yoda's just eaten the rest of it! Oh no! But then he offers some food from your adventure that might inspire a new dish...
129. Baby Yoda gives all the food he has — a bit of churro and a handful of grubs. Chef Remy smiles weakly at the offering... but with a SPARK of determination (and some inspiration), he begins to cook.
The food critic watches and waits, until at last he is presented with dish:
The food critic watches and waits, until at last he is presented with dish:
130. The food critic glares at Chef Remy's twin offerings. "An after-school snack... and a carnival food hack. Let's hope your choice of grubs is more gastronomic than gimmick."
He takes a bite of each... and his reaction will be determined by Rock/Paper/Scissors. You choose:
He takes a bite of each... and his reaction will be determined by Rock/Paper/Scissors. You choose:
131. Well, this is unexpected. Unprecedented. Some might say impossible... which means something extraordinary happens!
Anton Ego, the food critic, tries Chef Remy's churros & grubs combo. He gets a faraway look in his eye, remembering happier days from his past, and...
Anton Ego, the food critic, tries Chef Remy's churros & grubs combo. He gets a faraway look in his eye, remembering happier days from his past, and...
132. The deliciousness of Chef Remy's food literally lifts Anton Ego into the air, and the crowd gasps as he undergoes a magical transformation.
Light and energy surrounds the food critic, dramatic music plays, and when it's finished, he floats to the ground, except now he's...
Light and energy surrounds the food critic, dramatic music plays, and when it's finished, he floats to the ground, except now he's...
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