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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.

Entire ‘Harry Potter’ Cast Replaced With American Actors

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield (L) and Adam Driver as Kylo Ren (R)

The Harry Potter universe is one of the biggest franchises in the world. Author J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World has transfixed fans since the late 1990s, and multiple books and movies later, the franchise continues to hold weight and relevance today–even with the near-constant criticism and backlash of its creator. Netting billions at the box office, the live-action Harry Potter movies ...

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Disney World Disruption? Police Crackdown Continues at Travel Hub

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Orlando International Airport, the travel hub to the Central Florida theme parks, is under police watch as more illegal activity is reported–and it could affect your Walt Disney World Resort vacation. May 22 marks a special day in the 2025 calendar as Universal Orlando Resort opens its third theme park gate, Universal Epic Universe. Inviting guests through several portals to ...

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EPCOT Closing to Guests Following World Showcase Change

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Guests were alerted to the EPCOT cancellation just minutes before the experience–and now regular ticket holders will lose another opportunity to participate. Following the eventual debut of World Celebration, the third of the new former Future World neighborhoods, EPCOT is the one park at the Walt Disney World Resort that isn’t undergoing a significant upheaval. Magic Kingdom has its Frontierland ...

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Tomorrowland Location Closing Indefinitely at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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Disney has confirmed that the Tomorrowland location will be closing indefinitely. It might just be because many are laser-focused on the transformation of the Walt Disney World Resort, but it does feel like the iconic Orlando destination is undergoing change after change. There are the big things: the current closure of Big Thunder Mountain ahead of Frontierland’s major relandscaping and ...

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Disney World Guests Stranded at Park After Attraction Breakdown Cuts Off Exit

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Earlier this week, a breakdown cut off the exit to one location at the Walt Disney World Resort, prompting action from cast members onsite. Whether planned or unplanned, ride closures are common at large theme park destinations like the Walt Disney World Resort. Right now, Disney World is in a transformational period that sees popular attractions like Big Thunder Mountain ...

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Disney Pays Johnny Depp $68 Million for Seven-Minute Performance Following ‘Pirates’ Success

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Actor Johnny Depp was once the highest-paid actor in Hollywood; it was hard to find a year in the 90s and 00s that didn’t have Depp involved. Now, the Hollywood landscape is altogether more Depp-less following years of domestic abuse disputes with his ex-wife Amber Heard–allegations that left both parties somewhat exiled from the big blockbuster movie biz. So, while ...

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Next Week, Disney World History Will Change Forever After Entire Park Closure Update

The entrance to Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida as seen through a car window

Next week, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida, will officially alter its operations. The Disney theme parks in Florida comprise a large part of the Sunshine State’s tourism. Magic Kingdom, Disney World’s first and flagship park, is the most visited theme park destination in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year. In the last half-a-decade, that ...

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‘Captain Marvel’ Actress Confirms She Has Left the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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One Captain Marvel actress has confirmed she is not scheduled to appear in any future Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, but desperately wishes to return. 2023 saw the cosmic sequel to Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s Captain Marvel (2019) debut exclusively in movie theaters. What was once a solo follow-up to the billion-dollar movie became an ensemble-led affair with multiple Marvels ...

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Live-Action Disney Star Takes a Stand, Restraining Order Issued To Protect Baby

Ariel Little Mermaid

One half of Chloe x Halle and star of The Walt Disney Company’s live-action The Little Mermaid (2023), Halle Bailey, has been granted a restraining order over fears for her and her son’s safety. Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid (2023) made waves long before it hit theaters, largely due to the casting of singer and actress Halle Bailey as Ariel. ...

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