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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.

Animal Kingdom’s Permanent Closure Leads to New Updates at the Resort

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

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is in the middle of a sweeping transformation, and newly surfaced construction images show how fast the evolution is progressing. The park’s former DinoLand U.S.A. footprint is steadily being reimagined as Tropical Americas, a large-scale expansion that will draw inspiration from the cultures, wildlife, and stories of Central and South America. What was once a quirky, roadside-style ...

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Disney Springs Resort Location Issues Phased Closure Notice in Florida

Four young adults walk outside, smiling and holding shopping bags, near a large colorful sign that says “Be Healthy Be Well.” They chat about Disney Shopping Tips as they stroll through the vibrant shopping area with stores and trees in the background.

Found in the Disney Springs resort area, the location will run a staggered closure process this spring through fall. Guests planning a stay at The Turf Club Bar and Grill will need to adjust their dining plans in 2026, as the popular table-service location is set to close for a lengthy refurbishment. The restaurant, located at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort ...

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Report Explains Current MCU Franchise Cancellation Process Under New Disney CEO

Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man

Marvel Studios isn’t saying much about Avengers: Doomsday (2026), but within the industry, the message is clear: the tentpole is a high priority for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future. Credit: D23 As the film remains deep in post-production, early chatter suggests confidence behind closed doors. On The Hot Mic, industry insider Jeff Sneider shared a brief but pointed update on ...

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Fate of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Confirmed 10 Months Before ‘Doomsday’ Reset

Thor and Thanos

The fate of the beloved God of Thunder has been confirmed by Chris Hemsworth himself. At the end of 2025, Marvel Studios unveiled a Thor-centric teaser for 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday, signaling a dramatic shift for the God of Thunder. Instead of leaning into the self-aware humor that defined his most recent outings, the footage centers on grief, legacy, and responsibility. ...

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New ‘Pirates 6’ Casting Information Surfaces as Jack Sparrow’s Son Reportedly Leading Future Franchise

New Female Led Pirates Caribbean

Disney is once again preparing to chart a course back to the Caribbean, with fresh updates emerging about the long-gestating reboot of its multibillion-dollar Pirates of the Caribbean franchise—and, more notably, who might still be on board when the sails are raised. More than two decades have passed since Johnny Depp first swaggered onto the screen as Captain Jack Sparrow, ...

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Pedro Pascal’s Mandalorian Replacement Speaks Out on ‘Star Wars’ Fate

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

They are not done with the galaxy just yet. When The Mandalorian wrapped its third season, it didn’t just deliver another round of blaster fights and creature encounters—it quietly repositioned the center of gravity. Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) reunited with Grogu, now formally Din Grogu, but the emotional and political weight of the season increasingly shifted to Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan ...

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Marvel Confirms Tom Holland’s Peter Parker No Longer Part of Disney MCU

Tom Holland as Peter Parker wearing the E.D.I.T.H. glasses

Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have quietly confirmed that Peter Parker is no more–but how did we get here? The Journey to Marvel’s Phase Six and Avengers: Doomsday Nearly two decades after Iron Man kicked off one of Hollywood’s most ambitious franchise experiments, Marvel Studios is making moves that suggest the MCU as fans have known it is about to ...

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Disney’s Space Mountain Enters Final Weekend of Operation Before Closure

A man and a woman in a Disneyland ride vehicle - Space Mountain.

More changes are on the way at The Happiest Place on Earth, and this time, they’re impacting one of Tomorrowland’s most legendary thrills. Disneyland’s Space Mountain isn’t getting a major reimagining, but it is heading into a short refurbishment that will briefly take the beloved coaster offline. Beginning February 23, the attraction will close at Disneyland Park, with plans to ...

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