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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 Officially Removes ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ Series From 2026 Slate

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano

The future of one of Star Wars‘ most important series is becoming clearer — and murkier — all at once. Since its debut, Ahsoka has served as one of the most structurally important series in the modern Star Wars canon. More than a spinoff, the show was designed as a living bridge — connecting the animated legacies of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star ...

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‘Star Wars’ Officially Leaves Disney+ Behind After Seven Years, New Direction Confirmed

The Mandalorian and Grogu in the cockpit

Next week, The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm will officially end the historic seven-year run of Star Wars exclusivity on the Disney+ streaming service. For years, The Mandalorian was the show that saved Star Wars. When it debuted on Disney+ in November 2019, it did something that felt almost impossible at the time: it made audiences fall in love with a ...

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Pedro Pascal Finally Speaks Out After ‘The Mandalorian’ Series Is Replaced in ‘Star Wars’

Pedro Pascal photo

For years, The Mandalorian stood as the crown jewel of Disney’s streaming ambitions, helping launch a new era for the galaxy far, far away on Disney+. But now, the hit series that introduced audiences to Din Djarin and Grogu is heading in a very different direction. According to recent comments from Jon Favreau, plans for Season 4 of The Mandalorian ...

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Dave Filoni Confirms Recast of ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ Actor as Season 3 Status Revealed

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano

Season 2 of Ahsoka is now in post-production, and creator–and new co-President of Lucasfilm–Dave Filoni has revealed the status of the third season. Credit: Lucasfilm Following the success of Season 1, Lucasfilm’s Disney+ era continues to build toward a larger interconnected story involving Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen), Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi), and Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson). The series has ...

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Walt Disney World: Hollywood Studios Changes Attraction Closure Status Effective Immediately

The Mickey Shorts Theater showing Vacation Fun at Disney's Hollywood STudios

The Hollywood Studios location has been updated. The Mickey Shorts Theater attraction at Disney World temporarily shut down on April 29 as Disney repurposed the theater space for special Star Wars Day shopping operations and crowd management. At the time, Disney had not confirmed when the venue would return to normal operation, leading some fans to wonder whether the closure ...

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Disney Confirms Its Seventh Theme Park Resort Moving Forward Immediately

A glowing, futuristic blue and purple tower rises under a translucent dome against a night sky, with light reflecting on water below, creating a surreal, sci-fi atmosphere.

The Walt Disney Company is making one thing very clear: it’s thinking bigger than ever. In a major announcement tied to its long-term growth strategy, Disney, in 2025, revealed plans for a seventh global theme park resort, this time in Abu Dhabi. The project is part of the company’s sweeping multi-billion-dollar investment into its Disney Experiences division over the next ...

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How’s Your Wallet? Disney’s Price Hikes Give Theme Park Business Big Revenue Boost

Cinderella Castle

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has released its earnings report for fiscal 2026 Q2, the first under new Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro. Credit: Disney Ahead of the webcast, the House of Mouse has confirmed that Disney Experiences revenue–the department behind the theme parks, cruises, and more–is up 7% against last year’s second quarter results. Out of the combined $25.17 ...

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Tom Hiddleston Scrapped From Marvel Role After Overhaul

Tom Hiddleston as Loki

It has been revealed that Tom Hiddleston lost his role during the 2023 Marvel Cinematic Universe overhaul. Credit: Marvel Studios Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has evolved into one of the franchise’s most compelling long-form character arcs. Introduced as a villain driven by jealousy and a desperate need for belonging, Loki quickly stood apart thanks ...

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Release Confirmed for Reported Final ‘Mandalorian’ Franchise TV Show

Ahsoka on Disney+

Fresh details are beginning to reshape expectations for the future of Star Wars on Disney+, and the latest update surrounding the so-called Mando-Verse suggests a much more defined endpoint than fans may have anticipated. For years, Lucasfilm’s interconnected slate of streaming series–anchored by The Mandalorian–has steadily expanded, weaving together characters and storylines across multiple shows. But now, new reporting indicates ...

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