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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 Will Be Forced To Bid Farewell to ‘Moana’ Imminently, Live-Action Remake Finished

An animated girl with long, wavy hair stands on a boat in the ocean, wearing a red patterned dress and a seashell necklace. The sun sets behind her, casting a warm glow over the water.

Disney’s live-action Moana (2026) walked into its opening weekend already bruised. It’s walking into its second weekend facing something far worse than bad reviews. A Rough Debut Just Got Rougher Moana‘s opening was already being discussed in terms usually reserved for cautionary tales. The film debuted to roughly $43 million domestically across its first three days, with a four-day total ...

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Disney World Confirms Increased Cost for 2026 EPCOT Experience

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

Guests planning a visit to this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival have another popular dining experience to add to their itinerary, though they’ll need to budget a little more than they did last year. Reservations are now open for the returning Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France, the limited-time buffet experience offered inside the France Pavilion during EPCOT’s ...

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Disney World Confirms Polynesian Resort’s Closure Status Following Indefinite Shutdown

Nighttime view of a tropical resort reminiscent of the Disney Vacation Club Polynesian, with red-roofed buildings and warm lighting. Surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery, a white sandy area graces the foreground. The deep blue sky suggests dusk or early evening.

Disney World has finally shared an update on the future of Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort–or, at least that’s what we thought. Credit: Chad Sparkes, Flickr The beloved outdoor lounge has been closed since April while refurbishment work continues around the resort’s Grand Ceremonial House. Although the project was originally expected to wrap up by late ...

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Disney World Dismantles Germany Pavilion Experience at EPCOT, Closures Abound

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Construction activity is continuing to spread throughout EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion, and guests are now encountering even more temporary closures as Disney presses ahead with refurbishment work across the World Showcase location. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr Situated between the Italy and China pavilions, Germany has been welcoming guests since EPCOT opened in 1982. Designed to resemble a traditional German village, the ...

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Disney World Fans Explode Over Indefinite Closure and Rebuild of Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain

Space mountain park with colorful fun rides

The Walt Disney World Resort has reportedly set its sights on the next big closure and rebuild: Space Mountain. Magic Kingdom is already in the middle of the most aggressive construction stretch in its 50-plus-year history. Piston Peak is rising in Frontierland, a sprawling Villains Land expansion looms, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad just wrapped a year-long track replacement. Now, ...

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In Shocking Turn of Events, Disney’s Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Now Replaced

A guest beams with excitement aboard a sailboat, soaking up the magic of a sunset cruise on Disney’s Seven Seas Lagoon.

Disney’s Snow White (2025) has been replaced in a ranking of recent live-action remake releases. Disney’s live-action Moana (2026) has arrived in theaters, and the numbers are already telling a rough story. The film debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a 36% critic score, edging out Snow White (39%) for the dubious distinction of the studio’s lowest-rated live-action remake in recent ...

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Marvel and Sony’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ To Replace All 2026 Movies

Tom Holland shocked as Spider-Man

The Marvel Cinematic Universe could be gearing up for one of its biggest theatrical wins in years. Months ahead of its theatrical debut, Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) is already generating enormous excitement, with early box office tracking suggesting Tom Holland’s next outing as Peter Parker could become the biggest movie opening of 2026. According to Deadline, the latest projections ...

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Disney World Continues To Change Cinderella Castle Structure at Magic Kingdom

Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort as seen from an archway.

Magic Kingdom guests may have noticed some changes to the park’s most iconic attraction. Following the completion of Cinderella Castle’s extensive repainting project earlier this summer, crews have now begun refurbishing and replacing the paint on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage (per WDWNT)–the performance venue located directly in front of the iconic castle. The project marks the latest phase in ...

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