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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’s ‘Star Wars’ Officially Leaves ‘The Mandalorian’ Series Behind

Katee Sackhoff and Pedro Pascal as Bo-Katan and Din Djarin in The Mandalorian

The future of the Mando-Verse may be shifting dramatically, but one thing is certain: Lucasfilm’s upcoming theatrical return with The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is already generating plenty of conversation. Credit: Lucasfilm For years, The Mandalorian has been one of the most successful entries in Disney’s modern Star Wars era. The Disney+ series introduced audiences to Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) ...

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Disney World Begins Redesign of Animal Kingdom Location, Unlike Anything Else on the Planet

Entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park decorated for Christmas.

Guests visiting today will experience a wholly different Animal Kingdom theme park. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in its history, and at the center of that change is a brand-new Indiana Jones attraction that will take over the space once occupied by the park’s long-running DINOSAUR ride. The project marks a major shift for ...

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7.4 Million To Descend on Orlando as Disney Fans Sell Out Costly Magic Kingdom Park Option

A large crowd in Magic Kingdom with Cinderella Castle in the background

As spring break season sweeps across the United States, Central Florida is preparing for a major influx of travelers—and that usually means one thing for fans of the Most Magical Place on Earth: crowds are about to surge. New projections from Orlando International Airport suggest that the coming week could be one of the busiest travel stretches of the spring ...

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Disney Confirms New Chief Officer Appointment as Company Exits Bob Iger Era, D’Amaro Speaks Out

A large water tower with the Walt Disney Company logo on it stands amidst office buildings under a clear blue sky. A Disney employee recently suffered a hack after downloading an AI software.

A major leadership shakeup is underway at The Walt Disney Company, as longtime chief executive Bob Iger prepares to step aside and pass the reins to a new generation of leadership. After steering the entertainment giant through a period marked by acquisitions, the rise of Disney+, and a corporate rebound following the brief Bob Chapek era, Iger confirmed he will ...

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‘Star Wars’ Releases Grogu Update After ‘Mandalorian’ Character Changed for Good

A small, green, big-eared creature known as Baby Yoda or Grogu, wearing a brown robe and scarf, stands outdoors with a surprised expression.

Fans will encounter a new version of Grogu this year. Credit: Lucasfilm In just a few short years, The Mandalorian transformed from an experimental streaming series into one of the most important modern chapters of the Star Wars saga. When the show debuted on Disney+ in 2019, audiences quickly fell in love with the unlikely duo at its center: the ...

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Disney World Area Closed Unexpectedly, All Guest Access Denied

Disney Epcot

Guests visiting Disney World this week may have noticed a major location unexpectedly closed. Credit: Ryaninc, Flickr Despite major behind-the-scenes movements, with the ascension of Josh D’Amaro to Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company and Thomas Mazloum’s rise to head Disney Experiences, guests are still flocking to the Disney theme parks, unbothered by the leadership maneuvering. That said, ...

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Main Cast Confirmed for Disney’s Next Live-Action Princess Movie

Rapunzel from Tangled

Mother knows best, and now fans know the main cast for Disney’s upcoming live-action princess movie. Credit: Disney After years of speculation and stalled development, Disney’s live-action take on Tangled is finally gaining momentum. The studio has selected Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim to lead the new adaptation of the 2010 animated film, casting Croft as Rapunzel and Manheim as ...

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