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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 Warned About Late Week and Weekend Visitation Effective Immediately

A bustling crowd walks down a vibrant street at a theme park, lined with colorful buildings and ornate shops. Balloons of various shapes and colors float on the right side. In the distance, a majestic castle stands tall under a clear blue sky.

Central Florida is heading into one of the hottest stretches of the summer so far, and Walt Disney World guests planning trips this week and weekend should be prepared for conditions that go well beyond typical Orlando summer heat. Heat Index Could Hit 109 Degrees Around Walt Disney World According to News 6 meteorologists, drier air is moving into the ...

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Disney World Officially Closes U.S.A. EPCOT Location Permanently

American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT

Disney World gave guests extra time to experience one of EPCOT’s most meaningful offerings in the lead-up to the Fourth of July holiday, but now the attraction has officially reached the end of its extended run. Credit: Disney Earlier this year, Disney announced that “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” would remain open through the Fourth ...

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Disney World Guests Experience Rare Attraction After Operational Failure

Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios

Technical issues don’t typically leave guests applauding a Disney park performance, but a recent showing of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios delivered an unexpected twist that many fans say they wouldn’t mind seeing again. Credit: rickpilot_2000, Flickr Instead of concluding with its traditional finale aboard the iconic Steamboat Willie riverboat, the long-running nighttime spectacular wrapped up in an alternate fashion ...

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Disney World Handing Out $100 to Guests Amid Vacation Cost Crisis

Disney Castle

Walt Disney World and its sister resorts are, by most accounts, less crowded than they’ve been in years. Anecdotally, guests are reporting shorter standby lines, easier-to-book dining reservations, and hotel rooms available on dates that would have sold out overnight a few years ago. And yet Disney just posted one of the best quarters in its history. Credit: Disney The ...

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Disney World Guests Lose Access to Magic Kingdom Passes for Multiple Days Effective Immediately

Guests look on inside the Magic Kingdom besides the Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue, Partners, at Walt Disney World Resort

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States of America–but, if you’re visiting Magic Kingdom this weekend, it may be extremely hectic and leave little time to celebrate. Disney World’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass has never been shy about surging with demand, and this Independence Day is no exception. Magic Kingdom’s version of the pass has climbed toward one of its ...

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Marvel Reportedly Reversing Black Panther Decision as MCU Reset Confirmed

Chadwick Boseman

The future of Wakanda in the MCU may rest on an unlikely set of shoulders. Black Panther 3 Gains Momentum Inside Marvel Studios Marvel Studios has confirmed that Black Panther 3 is in active development. Ryan Coogler, who directed both Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), is returning behind the camera. Denzel Washington has also been confirmed ...

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Disney’s Marvel Studios Replaces Robert Downey Jr. With Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal in 'The Fantastic Four' trailer

Disney has doubled down on its confidence in Avengers: Doomsday (2026), reaffirming the Marvel Studios blockbuster’s December 18, 2026, release date while pushing its new bespoke format. As the next major chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse Saga, Avengers: Doomsday carries enormous expectations. The crossover event is set to unite heroes from across the MCU, including the Avengers, the ...

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Magic Kingdom Location Updates Closure Status Effective Immediately

Disney Magic Kingdom

After spending the first half of 2026 behind construction walls, one of Magic Kingdom’s most popular character experiences is finally welcoming guests once again—and sooner than expected. Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus has officially returned following a six-month refurbishment, marking the end of a lengthy closure that began in early January. The indoor meet-and-greet location, home to characters like ...

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Three Months After Grand Opening, Disney Confirms Historic Change to Park Operations

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.

After several days of unprecedented disruption, Disneyland Paris is hoping to emerge from one of the most challenging operational periods in its recent history. An intense heatwave sweeping across France forced the resort to suspend numerous outdoor attractions for multiple consecutive days while the country remained under its highest-level weather alert. Outdoor entertainment was scaled back, select dining locations temporarily ...

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