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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’s Marvel Studios Replaces Robert Downey Jr. With Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal in 'The Fantastic Four' trailer

Disney has doubled down on its confidence in Avengers: Doomsday (2026), reaffirming the Marvel Studios blockbuster’s December 18, 2026, release date while pushing its new bespoke format. As the next major chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse Saga, Avengers: Doomsday carries enormous expectations. The crossover event is set to unite heroes from across the MCU, including the Avengers, the ...

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Magic Kingdom Location Updates Closure Status Effective Immediately

Disney Magic Kingdom

After spending the first half of 2026 behind construction walls, one of Magic Kingdom’s most popular character experiences is finally welcoming guests once again—and sooner than expected. Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus has officially returned following a six-month refurbishment, marking the end of a lengthy closure that began in early January. The indoor meet-and-greet location, home to characters like ...

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Three Months After Grand Opening, Disney Confirms Historic Change to Park Operations

A bustling scene of visitors at Disneyland Paris in front of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, with its pink and blue spires under a cloudy sky.

After several days of unprecedented disruption, Disneyland Paris is hoping to emerge from one of the most challenging operational periods in its recent history. An intense heatwave sweeping across France forced the resort to suspend numerous outdoor attractions for multiple consecutive days while the country remained under its highest-level weather alert. Outdoor entertainment was scaled back, select dining locations temporarily ...

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Fire Breaks Out at EPCOT Resort Location, Guests Evacuated as Area Closed Indefinitely

Disney Epcot Parks

The event took place on Thursday, June 25, in the EPCOT resort area. A fire broke out Thursday in the kitchen of Bourbon Steak, the upscale steakhouse located inside the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort — prompting an evacuation of the lobby and sending plumes of smoke billowing from the building that quickly alarmed onlookers on the property. According to ...

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Marvel Confirms New Name for MCU ‘Avengers’ Movie Just Months Before Release

Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man

Marvel Studios is preparing an ambitious theatrical strategy that ties the past and future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe together, beginning with the return of Avengers: Endgame (2019) and extending to the release of Avengers: Doomsday (2026). Credit: Marvel Studios When Avengers: Endgame arrived in theaters in 2019, it was widely viewed as the definitive conclusion to the Infinity Saga. ...

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Disney World Confirms Attraction Procedure for Prohibited Guests

Fans pose for a selfie by the iconic Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster guitar, pumped for Statler and Waldorf’s Muppets comeback.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened this past May, completing a long-anticipated overhaul of a Hollywood Studios fixture that dates back to 1999. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr For more than two decades, the ride operated as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith — launching guests from zero to 57 mph in under three seconds and hurtling them through ...

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After July 4 Weekend, Magic Kingdom To Drop Costly Lightning Lane Pass

Magic kingdom crowds on happily ever after finale night

Disney World’s most premium skip-the-line offering continues to prove that price is no barrier for determined park-goers. The Lightning Lane Premier Pass — the resort’s highest-tier queue-skipping product — has been selling out on multiple dates as Walt Disney World approaches one of its busiest periods of the year: the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Credit: Martin Lewison, Flickr What ...

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Disney World: Animal Kingdom Location’s Indefinite Closure Updated

Disney Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is no stranger to transformation right now. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr With construction walls consuming the former DinoLand U.S.A. as crews race toward the 2027 debut of Tropical Americas, the park has simultaneously been rolling out a wave of smaller — but no less exciting — additions for guests visiting in the present. One of the most ...

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Disney World Pushes Forward With Permanent Hollywood Studios Park Change

Illustration of a ride with guests in yellow seats, traveling through a room filled with floating doors. Sulley, Mike, and Boo from Monsters, Inc. appear on the left, holding a white door with a pink flower.

Construction activity is picking up speed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Recent documents filed by Walt Disney Imagineering indicated that work was advancing in the area formerly occupied by Muppets Courtyard, a section of the park that has undergone dramatic changes over the past year. While Disney has remained selective about revealing specific details, these permits provide another glimpse into what ...

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