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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.

Walt Disney World Extends Entire Park Closure in Florida

Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle Unsplash Greg Park

Shifting weather patterns across Central Florida have continued to influence day-to-day operations at the region’s major theme park resorts, with cooler temperatures, rain, and strong winds prompting additional water park closures as December progresses. Credit: Joe Schlabotnik, Flickr Forecasts released by Click Orlando just over a week ago pointed to an unsettled stretch of weather beginning over the weekend, driven ...

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Disney World Park Confirmed To Close to All Guests Next Week

Shifting weather patterns across Central Florida have shaped day-to-day planning at Walt Disney World Resort, particularly as December has progressed and cooler conditions have moved into the area. Forecasts released last week by Click Orlando had pointed to a stretch of unsettled weather beginning at the weekend, with multiple systems moving through the region. Scattered showers were expected to arrive ...

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‘Star Wars’ To Reveal New Mandalorian Sidekick After Pedro Pascal, Grogu Changed Permanently

The Mandalorian and Grogu in the cockpit

Next year, the Star Wars franchise charts its long-awaited return to movie theaters—but how far will this new chapter push The Mandalorian beyond what fans have come to expect from the Disney+ era? Less than six months remain before one of Star Wars’ most recognizable pairings trades the small screen for multiplexes worldwide. When The Mandalorian and Grogu arrive in ...

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Marvel Has Replaced, Changed ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Footage

Tom Holland shocked as Spider-Man

The beloved Marvel movie has been changed. Nine months after releasing exclusively in movie theaters, Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) was still the biggest movie at the pandemic-era box office. The joint venture between Sony Pictures’ producer Amy Pascal and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige remained the best-performing superhero film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four, and fans could ...

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Animal Kingdom Location Closure Updated at Disney World

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

After a two-month closure, this Animal Kingdom location is now open to guests again. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is one of the four parks at the flagship Walt Disney World Resort. Presently, the location is undergoing an extensive redevelopment as it erases DinoLand U.S.A. and brings the Tropical Americas to the park. The Tropical Americas will include two signature ...

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ First Look Has Officially Arrived in Theaters One Year Before Release

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 is heading toward another major shift, and several longtime heroes are navigating next steps as the franchise prepares for its next era. Disney has now confirmed that December 19, 2025, will stand as a pivotal milestone for the MCU. Arriving in 2026, Avengers: Doomsday is positioned to be one of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious undertakings so ...

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Hollywood Star Speaks Out on Losing Iconic Spider-Man Role

Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland as Peter Parkers hugging

The star has spoken out about the heartbreak of losing the iconic comic book movie role. For more than two decades, Spider-Man has swung across cinema screens in ways that few superheroes ever have, becoming a cornerstone of both Sony’s blockbuster ambitions and the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s sprawling storytelling tapestry. From Sam Raimi’s original trilogy with Tobey Maguire to Tom ...

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Daisy Ridley Speaks Out on Cancelled ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Movie

Rey (Daisy Ridley) crouching in 'The Rise of Skywalker'

The movie fans will never see. Credit: Lucasfilm Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skywalker (2019) may have passed the $1 billion mark, but for many viewers it marked a flat conclusion to a sequel trilogy that struggled to find a steady footing. Years later, Lucasfilm is still smoothing out the lingering confusion through retcons, extra tie-in material, and added ...

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New ‘Avatar’ Attraction Announced as Theme Park Moves Away From Walt Disney Name

A bustling theme park scene unfolds at Disneyland Paris, with people strolling along a main street lined with shops and green lampposts. In the distance, under a clear blue sky, the iconic castle-like structure stands majestically.

Disneyland Paris is deep into a massive transformation, and its second gate is at the center of it all. Walt Disney Studios Park, long known for its behind-the-scenes movie theme, is being completely reimagined as Disney Adventure World, officially debuting on March 29, 2026. The change marks one of the resort’s most ambitious updates ever, fueled by a multibillion-euro investment ...

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