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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.

Marvel Debuts Doctor Doom’s Latveria With Official Welcome Video Ahead of ‘Doomsday’s Release

Split image: On the left, a man in a green suit with arms outstretched stands on stage. On the right, an MCU superhero in a helmet wields a large hammer, looking determined in a dramatic Avengers: Endgame scene.

This year, Marvel Studios will release its biggest movie in years: Avengers: Doomsday. In December 2026, Avengers: Doomsday will officially be released as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s fifth Avengers movie. After years of development, including a major pivot away from Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors)–which saw The Kang Dynasty tag replaced with Doomsday and Majors with Robert Downey Jr.–and a ...

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Disney World’s Permanently Closing Attraction Replaces Iconic Flight of Passage

Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World is on the brink of a major shift, and it’s happening this week. Credit: Inside the Magic As January 2026 winds down, the Orlando-based Walt Disney World Resort is staring down one of the most sweeping transitions in its history. The past year alone reshaped the resort in dramatic ways, with longtime experiences like Rivers of America, ...

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Report: Disney and Marvel May Scrap ‘Avengers’ Movie Plan, Replace With Trilogy

Avengers Doomsday" logo. Text is metallic and bold, with "Avengers" in large letters and "Doomsday" in a smaller font below it. "Marvel Studios" is placed above "Avengers" in small text. The black background gives it a sleek MCU look, reminiscent of Blade's dark aesthetic.

This year, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is preparing to turn the page with the long-awaited return of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, as the Avengers assemble once again for the fifth chapter of the blockbuster crossover series. After more than a decade of dominance, Kevin Feige’s MCU has spent recent years navigating an uneven stretch. Box office results have varied widely, with ...

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Avatar Location Now Closed at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

A lush, floating mountain range covered in greenery and vines, with large rocky formations connected by natural bridges. The sky is a mix of clouds and clear areas, creating a mystical atmosphere reminiscent of a fantastical landscape.

A key area in the Pandora–World of Avatar land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been unexpectedly shut down due to refurbishment. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr Pandora–The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of those places that immediately reminds you just how far Disney theme park storytelling has come, dropping guests straight into the alien world of Pandora ...

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‘Wolverine’ Movie Actor Confirms Firing From Marvel

Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) standing together.

The truth is out as one screen star confirms his firing and subsequent exit from the Marvel superhero franchise. For better or worse, X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) has become one of the most talked-about entries in Fox’s long-running mutant franchise–not because it redefined Wolverine, but because of the ripple effects it created across the X-Men universe. Released in 2009, the ...

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Disney Officially Retcons ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy Timeline, Confirms New Story

Three people dressed in sci-fi adventure clothing stand confidently in a desert, with a gold humanoid robot and spaceship in the background under a bright sky.

Disney is preparing to reshape the future of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in a move that signals a major evolution for the land. Credit: Inside the Magic Nearly seven years after Galaxy’s Edge first opened at Disneyland Resort, Disney has confirmed sweeping updates that will dramatically change how guests experience Batuu. Originally designed as a location firmly rooted in the ...

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Original ‘Avengers’ Star Officially Pulled From MCU Movie Series

Avengers Doomsday" logo. Text is metallic and bold, with "Avengers" in large letters and "Doomsday" in a smaller font below it. "Marvel Studios" is placed above "Avengers" in small text. The black background gives it a sleek MCU look, reminiscent of Blade's dark aesthetic.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest movie series–the Avengers–has officially lost one of its original stars. Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday (2026) is steadily emerging as one of the MCU’s most sweeping undertakings yet, even as its path to theaters has been anything but straightforward. The tentpole sequel, helmed once again by Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019) directors Anthony ...

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