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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: Animal Kingdom Location’s Indefinite Closure Updated

Disney Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is no stranger to transformation right now. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr With construction walls consuming the former DinoLand U.S.A. as crews race toward the 2027 debut of Tropical Americas, the park has simultaneously been rolling out a wave of smaller — but no less exciting — additions for guests visiting in the present. One of the most ...

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Disney World Pushes Forward With Permanent Hollywood Studios Park Change

Illustration of a ride with guests in yellow seats, traveling through a room filled with floating doors. Sulley, Mike, and Boo from Monsters, Inc. appear on the left, holding a white door with a pink flower.

Construction activity is picking up speed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Recent documents filed by Walt Disney Imagineering indicated that work was advancing in the area formerly occupied by Muppets Courtyard, a section of the park that has undergone dramatic changes over the past year. While Disney has remained selective about revealing specific details, these permits provide another glimpse into what ...

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Disney World Closes Resort Location to Thousands, Guests Refused Access Effective Immediately

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With the hot weather spiking this week, thousands of guests are now locked out of a key Disney World resort location. Another policy change has quietly arrived at Walt Disney World Resort, and this time it’s targeting one of the most popular amenities at Disney’s resort hotels: the swimming pools. Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort are now encountering ...

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Marvel Casts New Mister Fantastic Actor Two Years After Pedro Pascal Debut

Pedro Pascal in 'The Fantastic Four' trailer

Marvel Studios may have finally found the actor to lead its next generation of heroes. Credit: Marvel Studios After years of speculation, rumors, and fan campaigns, Pedro Pascal officially stepped into the role of Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), introducing Marvel’s First Family to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and helping usher in what could be the ...

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Disney World Guests Face Increasing Risks at Parks This Weekend

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.

If you’re headed to Walt Disney World Resort or any of Central Florida’s major theme parks this week, plan accordingly. A Brief Break Before the Storm Wednesday offers a slight reprieve from recent active weather, as drier air temporarily moves into the region. However, guests touring Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom should still keep an eye on ...

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‘The Mandalorian’ Series Cancelled as More Speak Out on ‘Star Wars’ Replacement

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

The Mandalorian‘s rise and fall is one of the most interesting cases in the current streaming vs. theatrical era of filmmaking. Credit: Lucasfilm There’s a version of The Mandalorian Season 4 that will never exist — one dense with Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen), interwoven with the threads of Ahsoka, and built for the millions of Disney+ subscribers who had ...

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Updates Given on Delayed ‘Frozen 3’ Movie

Two animated characters with wide blue eyes and surprised expressions stand side by side on a cobblestone path in a vibrant, magical town at night, as if witnessing a Disney moment that could set a Frozen 4 record.

Josh Gad has offered the clearest picture yet of where Frozen 3 (2027) actually stands — and for fans who have been watching the calendar, his recent comments are both encouraging and a useful reality check. Gad, who voices the beloved snowman Olaf in the franchise, confirmed in late 2025 that voice recording had not yet begun and that the ...

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Disney World Officially Alters Animal Kingdom Location’s Indefinite Closure

Animal kingdom Park entrance

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is in the middle of one of the most transformative periods in its history. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr Across the park, construction walls, new entertainment offerings, and major expansion projects are reshaping the guest experience. The biggest of those changes can be found in the former DinoLand U.S.A., where crews continue work on the massive Tropical Americas ...

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Guests Officially Warned About Conditions at Walt Disney World Resort

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Guests planning a visit to Walt Disney World this week may want to keep a poncho close at hand. According to meteorologists at ClickOrlando, Central Florida is entering a more familiar summer weather pattern as heat, humidity, and thunderstorms become increasingly common heading into the weekend. While severe weather is not expected, the combination of soaring temperatures and daily storm ...

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