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When he’s not thinking about the Magic Kingdom, Thomas is usually reading a book, becoming desperately obsessed with fictional characters, or baking something delicious (his favorite is chocolate cake -- to bake and to eat). He's a dreamer and grew up on Mulan saving the world, Jim Hawkins soaring through the stars, and Padmé Amidala fighting a Nexu. At the Parks, he loves to ride Everest, stroll down Main Street with an overstuffed pin lanyard around his neck, and eat as many Mickey-shaped ice creams as possible. His favorite character is Han Solo (yes, he did shoot first), and his favorite TV show is Buffy the Vampire Slayer except when it's One Tree Hill. He loves sandy beach walks, forest hikes, and foodie days out in the Big City. Thomas lives in England, UK, with his fiancée, baby, and their dog, a Border Collie called Luna.

Disney World Guests Continue Handing Resort Thousands of Dollars for Easier Vacations

A bustling theme park scene with a diverse crowd walking down a street lined with colorful buildings. In the background, a large, majestic castle towers above. People are holding various items, including balloons and refreshments, enjoying the sunny day.

Walt Disney World Resort guests are once again handing the Mouse House hundreds of dollars for an easier vacation. In 2024, Disney Experiences rebranded its divisive Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane systems into one cohesive Lightning Lane banner. Instead of Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane Selections, the Disney World resort revealed a Lightning Lane Single Pass and a Lightning Lane ...

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Pedro Pascal’s Mandalorian Replacement Officially Confirmed for New ‘Star Wars’

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She returns once again. After three seasons of galactic adventures, Season 3 of The Mandalorian marked a major shift in the Disney+ series. Not only did Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) reunite with Grogu—now known as Din Grogu—but the storyline shifted its focus toward Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan Kryze, who reemerged from exile following her loss of the Darksaber. While Pascal remained ...

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Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Officially Banned, Won’t Show in Theaters

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Disney’s Snow White, from director Marc Webb, has hit a new hurdle as the ill-fated live-action remake continues its box office struggle. Disney’s live-action Snow White headed into theaters last month under a storm cloud of controversy and heightened expectations. Debuting on March 21, 2025—a full year later than initially planned—the film faced a steep uphill battle in winning over ...

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Disney’s Canceled Galactic Starcruiser Lives On, Guests Will Embark This November

Disney Experiences’ latest venture is almost here, and it surprisingly proves the ill-fated Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser lives on. Debuting in 2022, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was a two-day, two-night adventure that saw guests spend time undertaking missions and experiencing the galaxy far, far away aboard the Halcyon spaceship. While it gained a small cult following, the average guest ...

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Disney Pours Energy Into New ‘Lion King’-Themed “Splash Mountain” Attraction

A bustling scene of visitors at Disneyland Paris in front of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, with its pink and blue spires under a cloudy sky.

The Disney theme park could be about to become one of the Mouse House’s most visited destinations. Big changes are on the horizon for Disneyland Paris, as transformation plans continue to take shape at Walt Disney Studios Park—soon to be known as Disney Adventure World. The park, which sits right next door to Disneyland Park in France, is undergoing its ...

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Disney World To Change Operating Hours One Week After Epic Universe Opens

A bustling crowd walks down a wide street lined with shops and trees towards a large, ornate castle with spires and blue roofs, reminiscent of Disney World Vacations. The sky is clear, and people are enjoying their day in what appears to be a theme park.

Exciting updates are making a splash at Walt Disney World Resort, and now Disney has confirmed operational changes to tackle the big summer crowds–and maybe entice travelers away from Universal Orlando Resort’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park. For the first time since 2019, both of Disney’s beloved water parks—Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach—will be open at the same ...

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Disney World Increases Likelihood of Blocking Guest Access to Theme Parks

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Good news has come to Disney World fans this week–but it also comes with a stark reminder. Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, is a premier destination known for its four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom—as well as two beloved water parks: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. ...

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Disney Guests Make Their Voices Heard After Magic Kingdom Schedule Update

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Disney World guests are showing they mean business as another operational change hits Magic Kingdom Park. As the calendar moves through 2025, an exciting year is unfolding for theme park fans, especially in Central Florida. Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to debut its ambitious new park, Epic Universe, in just over a month, setting the stage for a thrilling new ...

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