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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 Star Confirms Disappointing News About ‘Frozen 3’

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The news comes as Disney continues to adapt to its shifting audience. Credit: Disney Launched in 2013 by Walt Disney Animation Studios, Frozen quickly cemented itself as one of Disney’s most valuable properties. The original film pulled in over $1.28 billion worldwide, setting a record at the time for the highest-grossing animated feature ever. Its follow-up, Frozen II (2019), pushed ...

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Universal Officially Takes Over Disney World’s ‘Star Wars’ Ride

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Disney’s Josh D’Amaro may have said the Mouse House isn’t worried about Universal’s latest addition, but this new information might make them rethink. Credit: Ed Aguila, Inside the Magic The big news this year was obviously the debut of Universal Orlando Resort’s official third theme park gate, Universal Epic Universe. And while there have been issues and complaints with the ...

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Collapses Around Guests at Disney World

The exterior of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT.

The EPCOT theme park may be hosting its popular International Food & Wine Festival, but that doesn’t mean all guests are having a celebratory time at the Disney World theme park. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr Beloved by many, the EPCOT park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida, is one of the most visited worldwide. While it ...

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‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Name Change Announced Amid Johnny Depp’s Reported Return

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Disney is charting a new course for its Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer hinting that familiar faces could be part of the next high-seas adventure. It’s been more than two decades since Johnny Depp introduced audiences to Captain Jack Sparrow in 2003’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The film, a surprise ...

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Disney Officially Changing Iconic Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Parks

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Disney has announced more changes coming to its domestic theme parks. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Experience at Disney’s U.S. Theme Parks The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique remains one of Disney’s most enchanting offerings for young guests. It gives children ages three to 12 the chance to step into a fairytale world with the help of Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices. Located at both ...

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Location Now Blocked Off at Magic Kingdom as Frontierland Overhauled

A group of people approaching the highest Tiana's Bayou Adventure drop.

A significant chapter in Magic Kingdom’s history closed in early July as Walt Disney World made way for its next considerable expansion. Beginning July 7, both Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America permanently closed, marking the end of two experiences that have been part of the park for decades. Credit: Disney The winding waterway of the Rivers of ...

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Kevin Feige’s Marvel Studios Replaces Multiple MCU Actors Before of ‘Avengers’ Reset

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is heading toward a massive transformation—one that will reshape the next era of storytelling. The Avengers Overhaul at Marvel Studios The MCU is recalibrating after a major shake-up. Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, once slated as the next Avengersblockbuster, was pulled after Jonathan Majors’ conviction and his departure from the role of Kang the Conqueror. Marvel quickly ...

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Disney Chief Officer Officially Steps Down Following Bob Iger Replacement News

A large water tower with the Walt Disney Company logo on it stands amidst office buildings under a clear blue sky. A Disney employee recently suffered a hack after downloading an AI software.

The Walt Disney Company leadership has shifted dramatically over the last few years, and now, one of its most tenured leaders is officially stepping down. Credit: Disney While Bob Chapek may have steered the House of Mouse through the turbulent pandemic era, he was eventually ousted as CEO in late 2022 and replaced by his own predecessor, Bob Iger. Iger ...

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Ron DeSantis Just Put Millions of Disney World Visitors at Risk With “Public Health Disaster”

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Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, aims to make the Sunshine State the first in the United States to stop all vaccine mandates, ushering in a dangerous new era that opposing officials have called a “public health disaster.” Credit: Inside the Magic On average, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida, attracts around 58 million visitors each year. While ...

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