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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.

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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Disney Confirms Imminent Expansion of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Location To Close

Galaxys Edge Hollywood Studios

Disney has dropped news that will change the Star Wars-themed land as guests know it. Credit: Disney After almost seven years in operation, Disneyland Resort will update its Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge land in unprecedented ways. What started as a land integrated within the Star Wars sequel trilogy timeline has evolved over the years, and now Disney has confirmed Batuu’s ...

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Disney World Warns Guests Visiting Resorts in Early 2026

A road leading to the entrance of Walt Disney World is shown, with a large, colorful archway overhead. The arch features the Walt Disney World logo, the phrase "The Most Magical Place on Earth," and images of Mickey Mouse on the left and Minnie Mouse on the right. Tiana's Bayou Adventure awaits inside.

More closure warnings have been issued for Disney World’s resorts this year. Credit: Ryaninc, Flickr Disney has issued advance notifications to guests staying at two popular Walt Disney World resorts, signaling temporary changes that could affect upcoming vacations at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Old Key West Resort, per reports. While none of the updates fundamentally disrupt a Disney ...

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Report: Marvel Scraps Highly Anticipated MCU Movie Following Recast

Blade poses with a sword and sunglasses on a dynamic red backdrop, with "Marvel Blade" below, teasing MCU thrills ahead.

The Walt Disney Company officially pulled Marvel Studios’ long-gestating Blade reboot from its 2025 release calendar in 2024, and now the Daywalker’s future inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe appears to be shifting once again. Blade Officially Removed From Marvel’s Release Slate Marvel’s troubled Blade reboot hit another major roadblock in late 2024 when Disney quietly removed the film from its ...

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Disney World Confirms Return of Virtual Queues, Calls Them “Magic”

The virtual queue has returned to Florida. The former virtual queue system at Walt Disney World Resort was introduced as a way to manage overwhelming demand for new and highly anticipated attractions without forcing guests to spend hours standing in physical lines. Instead of a traditional standby queue, guests joined a digital line through the My Disney Experience app and ...

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Casting Announced for Live-Action ‘Tangled,’ Here’s Who Is Playing Rapunzel

Rapunzel from Tangled

Sabrina Carpenter? Taylor Swift? Jojo Siwa? Who is playing Rapunzel in Disney’s Tangled reboot? Well, none of the above. Credit: Disney Disney’s long-gestating live-action adaptation of Tangled has finally taken a major step forward, though the road to this announcement has been far from smooth. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has cast Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim ...

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