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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 World Confirms Operations, Closed Theme Park for Thanksgiving 2026

Entrance sign to Walt Disney World with a blue and gold design, featuring the phrase "The Most Magical Place on Earth." The sky is partly cloudy, and trees are visible in the background.

Disney World is heading into the holiday season from an interesting position. Credit: Disney Dining The latest financial results from The Walt Disney Company show that its Experiences business continues to generate record-level revenue, even as attendance growth at the domestic parks remains relatively modest. In Disney’s fiscal third quarter, the company said global guest numbers (inclusive of park attendance ...

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Magic Kingdom Park Officially Restricts Guest Access as Admission Now Unavailable

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There are now no tickets left for the Magic Kingdom park offering. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr The Magic Kingdom theme park may be experiencing a lot of development at present, but that doesn’t mean guests have stopped coming. Over the last year, the flagship Disney World theme park has permanently closed multiple areas in order to make way for the ...

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Disney World Guests To Face a Number of Vacation-Changing Risks This Weekend

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The Walt Disney World Resort may be The Most Magical Place on Earth, but that doesn’t make it immune to closures and guest disruption. Credit: Disney Guests heading to Walt Disney World this weekend should prepare for more than just long lines and hot weather. A shifting weather pattern is expected to bring widespread storms across Central Florida, potentially disrupting ...

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Disney World Vacation Officially Prohibited by Government as Parents Fined, Risk Prosecution

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Walt Disney World Resort vacations are an expensive endeavor, but this family had to pay out more due to government restrictions. Credit: gardener41, Flickr It’s no secret that a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida, is a huge financial undertaking. From pricey admission tickets and premium add-ons like the Lightning Lane to gas prices, airfare, ...

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Disney World Changes Entry Process at 35-Year-Old Resort, Guests Notified

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More changes have been made to how guests experience the resort. Credit: nick99nack, Flickr The story at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts is a long one. The multi-year refurbishment effort, currently underway in phases across both properties, will affect almost every part of the Deluxe hotel destination, and guests booking rooms through next year should be aware of the ...

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HBO Makes Disappointing Change to ‘Harry Potter’ Villain, New Backstory Revealed

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Warner Bros. has laid out an ambitious seven-season blueprint for its HBO Harry Potter adaptation, and new information is already proving just how far the show is willing to stray from its cinematic and literary predecessors. Credit: HBO That departure from the film series is most evident in how the production is handling J.K. Rowling’s 1998 novel “Harry Potter and ...

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Disney World Drops Virtual Queue Access Effective Immediately Following Guest Reaction

Crowd gathered outside the entrance of Disney's Hollywood Studios, with art deco architecture and palm trees. Three flags are flying, and the sky is overcast.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios just welcomed one of its most significant new experiences in years. Credit: gardener41, Flickr The Magic of Disney Animation officially opened on September 14, replacing the long-closed Animation Courtyard with a multi-part experience built around drawing, character encounters, and Disney’s animated legacy. During its opening stretch, the building will operate on a generous schedule. That’s about to ...

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“Guest-Initiated Activities” Now Under Surveillance at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Resort Area

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Guests heading out to this Magic Kingdom resort are being told a fresh set of rules before their stay. Credit: Paul Beattie, Flickr A Resort Unlike Anything Else On Disney Property Sprawled across 750 acres of pine forest along Bay Lake, Fort Wilderness has always stood apart from Disney’s more polished resort offerings. There are no towering hotel facades here ...

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Netflix Confirms Lead Character Change for ‘Wednesday’ Season 3, Storyline Replaced

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New information has come to light on the upcoming third season of the Netflix hit, Wednesday. Credit: Inside the Magic When Wednesday debuted on Netflix in November 2022, it became an instant streaming phenomenon. Directed by Tim Burton and led by Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, the series broke Netflix English-language viewership records in its first week, surpassing marks previously ...

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Disney World Files New Notice To Change Animal Kingdom Location in Florida

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Disney fans recently got the details they’ve been chasing for two years–but it’s not the full answer. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr During the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 Expo, Disney confirmed official names and expanded story details for the three attractions headed to Tropical Americas, the land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The land itself was first ...

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