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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.

We Now Know When ‘The Mandalorian’ Will Be Canceled

the mandalorian season 3 teaser still

In 2023, Star Wars creator Jon Favreau revealed when the massive television series, The Mandalorian, would come to an end, and now two years later, the answer is seemingly more concrete than ever. The Mandalorian blasted onto the small screen back in 2019 when The Walt Disney Company launched its streaming service, Disney+. Acting as a flagship show for the ...

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Disney Fails To End Magic Kingdom Resort Disruption, Thousands of Vacations Affected

Bay Lake at Contemporary Resort

Walt Disney World has quietly extended one refurbishment in the Magic Kingdom resort area, and it will affect thousands of guests traveling to the Central Florida destination. Across the parks at Orlando’s Walt Disney World Resort, the House of Mouse works on several new experiences for future guests. Aside from the bigger changes like the overhauls at Magic Kingdom Park, ...

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After 48 Years, ‘Star Wars’ Moving on From Skywalker Saga

L to R: Luke, Leia, and Han in 'Star Wars'

The galaxy is shifting at Lucasfilm. In the wake of The Acolyte’s cancellation, and amid a fanbase still split over the direction of the Star Wars saga, Kathleen Kennedy has offered a new vision for the franchise—one that’s embracing standalone storytelling over interconnected sprawl. Leslye Headland’s The Acolyte arrived with bold ambitions—and instantly became one of the most hotly debated ...

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“The Band Back Together,” Orlando Bloom Speaks Out on ‘Pirates 6’ Johnny Depp Reunion

Johnny Depp’s journey as Captain Jack Sparrow has spanned two decades, and his return to the Pirates of the Caribbeanfranchise could still come to fruition. The Oscar-nominated actor first set sail in 2003’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, a collaboration between Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. That film launched a global phenomenon, and Depp’s portrayal ...

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‘Star Wars’ Has Apparently Confirmed the Death of Beloved Character, Here’s When It Happens

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano

Star Wars is no stranger to revisiting its past, but its latest return to The Rise of Skywalker adds more than nostalgia—it may have subtly confirmed the fate of one of the saga’s most iconic characters. Originally released in 2019, Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skywalker capped off the Skywalker saga with a galaxy-spanning finale. Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn ...

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Iconic Magic Kingdom Attraction Vanishes From Guests Overnight, Joins Multiple Other Closures at Park

In a surprise report, a classic Disney World attraction–known for being a guest favorite–has been stripped from the Magic Kingdom. Nestled in the heart of Fantasyland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, The Sword in the Stone attraction offers guests a brush with legend, inviting them to test their strength—and destiny—by attempting to pull the fabled Excalibur from its anvil. ...

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After Surprise Removal, Disney Erases Mexico Attraction Indefinitely

EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion

A new update in the erasure of a key part of EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort. A longtime guest favorite at EPCOT quietly disappeared as construction ramps up in the World Showcase’s Mexico Pavilion. Donald Duck, who typically welcomes visitors in festive attire inspired by 1944’s The Three Caballeros, vanished from his usual meet-and-greet spot between the Mexico ...

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New Liberty Square Change at Magic Kingdom Reignites Hope for Future

Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square

With Frontierland moving into a new chapter and Liberty Square’s Hall of Presidents stuck in limbo, an exciting update has been made to one of the Magic Kingdom’s popular destinations. Liberty Square Location Changes Again Nestled just steps from the Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square, Sleepy Hollow has long been a favorite spot for guests to indulge in magical snacks ...

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‘Star Wars’ Changed Forever After Emotional ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Moment Remade

Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker

Over five years after its contentious release, Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skywalker (2019) has returned—not to theaters, but in a newly illustrated format that reinterprets its most debated moments. It’s the latest twist in Lucasfilm’s ongoing effort to chart a steady course for the galaxy-spanning franchise. Originally released in 2019 as the final chapter of the sequel trilogy, ...

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