Author Archives: Thomas Hitchen
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.
Thomas Hitchen
May 13, 2025
The Walt Disney World Resort may have made some operational changes to its seasonal Halloween proceedings this year, but a noticeable change is an updated look for a beloved character. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is again casting its seasonal spell over Magic Kingdom, transforming Walt Disney World’s iconic park into a celebration that blends family-friendly ...
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Thomas Hitchen
May 9, 2025
A popular area has been cordoned off at the Walt Disney World Resort. In the near future, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be transformed forever. The Grand Avenue location at the popular Disney World park will evolve into Monstropolis from Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. franchise, and will include a first-of-its-kind roller coaster based on the iconic door scene in the final act ...
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Thomas Hitchen
May 9, 2025
The galaxy’s most determined former Jedi is back—and she’s bringing some old friends with her. Ahsoka Tano is returning to Disney+ much sooner than fans might expect, and this time, it’s with the voice actor who helped make her an animated icon. Since debuting in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), Ahsoka has become a major figure in Star Wars ...
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Thomas Hitchen
May 8, 2025
Johnny Depp’s return as Captain Jack Sparrow in future Pirates of the Caribbean installments will cost The Walt Disney Company a fortune. It’s been a long time since actor Johnny Depp has donned the pirate garb and stepped onto the big screen as Captain Jack Sparrow. First appearing 20 years ago in The Walt Disney Company and producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s ...
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Thomas Hitchen
May 8, 2025
Marvel Studios rolled out its 36th film last week with Thunderbolts* (2025), the latest ensemble entry in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film hit theaters on May 1, reuniting a lineup of returning antiheroes. Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier lead the charge, joined by Hannah John-Kamen’s Ava Starr/Ghost, Wyatt Russell’s ...
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Thomas Hitchen
May 8, 2025
It’s very uncommon for guests to visit a place like the Walt Disney World Resort and not encounter changes, updates, refurbishments, and closures. A lot is happening across the resort at present, with changes being made to every park and renovations taking place at many of the hotels. This latest update will affect guests paying some of the highest prices ...
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Thomas Hitchen
May 7, 2025
As 2025 unfolds across Walt Disney World Resort, the calendar is packed with excitement—most notable, in fact, is the historic reopening of the entire resort on May 21. However, while the resort prepares for a seemingly busy summer, the parks are entering a dynamic period of transformation, with major projects shaping the future of multiple parks and stirring discourse among ...
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Thomas Hitchen
May 7, 2025
Last week, the 36th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was unveiled. With excitement not quite nearing Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) standards but a lot stronger than Captain America: Brave New World (2025), Jake Schreier’s Thunderbolts* (2025) officially debuted in theaters on May 1. Bringing back fan-favorite characters such as Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes, Thunderbolts* ...
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Thomas Hitchen
May 7, 2025
As 2025 continues, change is in the air across Walt Disney World Resort, and with it comes a series of attraction closures that are shaping the future of the parks. Among the developments was a new adjustment at EPCOT, where The Seas with Nemo & Friends began closing earlier than the rest of the park. “At EPCOT, guests have noticed ...
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Thomas Hitchen
May 7, 2025
The Walt Disney Company has come out of the gates strong ahead of its upcoming earnings call. In recent years, Disney executives have been vocal about the billion-dollar investment in its theme parks and resorts—and that is now clearer than ever. In addition to updates at locations like Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disneyland Paris, Disney will now unleash its ...
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