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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.

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”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis with the Magic Kingdom Disney World Park in the background.

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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Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Land Will Be Changed in 2027

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Opened in 2019 at both the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge–or the Black Spire Outpost of Batuu as it is known in-universe–is one of the most popular lands at the domestic Disney theme parks. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is anchored by its two marquee attractions—Millennium Falcon ...

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Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Land Will Be Changed in 2027

Galaxys Edge Hollywood Studios

Opened in 2019 at both the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge–or the Black Spire Outpost of Batuu as it is known in-universe–is one of the most popular lands at the domestic Disney theme parks. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is anchored by its two marquee attractions—Millennium Falcon ...

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Guest Spends Over $600 at Disney World In One Day, Claims “Never Going Back” After Huge Problems Arise

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For many people, the Most Magical Place On Earth is just that. But to some guests, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida, lacks magic. That once shining crown jewel in the Disney Experiences portfolio has come under increasing backlash for its rising costs, high crowds, and operational changes, including the divisive Lightning Lane. Controversy over costs and ...

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Disney Just Confirmed It Will Abandon George Lucas’s ‘Star Wars’ Skywalker Saga

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) looking at the Force Ghosts at the end of 'Return of the Jedi'

The Star Wars galaxy is officially charting new territory outside of the Skywalker Saga, as a major development just rocked the almost five-decade-old franchise. Credit: Lucasfilm Starting next year, Lucasfilm will officially step back into the cinematic ring with the release of the first big-screen project since J. J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skywalker (2019) six years ...

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Legend Speaks Out After Getting Fired From ‘Fantastic Four’

Four superheroes from the MCU pose on a city rooftop: a flaming man, a rock-skinned figure, a blonde woman, and a man in blue with stretching arms, all in blue suits bearing the number 4 emblem. The city skyline stretches behind them.

As more information surfaces about the future of Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Marvel franchise’s past continues to be examined. Credit: Gage Skidmore, Flickr After a rocky Phase Four, made even more turbulent by the sudden onset of Disney+ TV shows and specials, Phase Five wrapped with Jake Schreier’s Thunderbolts* (2025)–or The New Avengers as it was later marketed. ...

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