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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.

Families Beware, Another Price Increase Rattles Disney World Park

Crowds at EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival

Another quiet change has come to Walt Disney World Resort’s EPCOT theme park. As Disney reckons with the closure of classic attractions and the reopening of rethemed favorites, more information has surfaced regarding price increases at the Central Florida destination. With Cool Kid Summer happening across the resort, it’s hard to imagine that just next month, the parks will be ...

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Disney Unexpectedly Closes Four Attractions on Fourth of July Morning

Fourth of July

Independence Day is here, but for guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort–specifically Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT–some rides were not functioning. It’s always a risk when visiting a theme park like Walt Disney World Resort, as not all attractions and experiences will operate. Of course, there are planned closures that guests can account for, but it can be disappointing ...

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Annual Passholders Lose Access to Magic Kingdom Park at Disney World This Month

Disney Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort’s most loyal guests have lost access to the Magic Kingdom theme park this month, and this is the reason why. Magic Kingdom’s changes have hit headlines all over the world. Notably, overhauling the Frontierland area has been the center of immense discourse as Disney wrangles with honoring the old while bringing new experiences to its millions ...

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Forget The Stranger, New Jedi Villain Confirmed for ‘Star Wars’ Franchise

Vigilant female character in dark, mysterious costume at Disney Tips scene.

A year after Star Wars debuted its latest dual lightsaber-wielding villain in the form of Manny Jacinto’s Qimir/The Stranger in The Acolyte, the galaxy far, far away will get a new dual-wielding character this fall. In the summer of 2024, Star Wars debuted its High Republic era series, The Acolyte, from showrunner Leslye Headland. The series was consistently under immense ...

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Independence Day Changes: Disney Alters EPCOT Location for Crowd Control

Mickey Mouse at EPCOT

The Walt Disney World Resort is preparing to welcome waves of holiday guests with a slate of expanded entertainment and schedule updates ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. With festivities planned across all four theme parks and two water parks, Disney is ensuring guests enjoy a memorable Independence Day visit. Magic Kingdom will once again present the fan-favorite Celebrate ...

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Guests Stranded in EPCOT’s “Megachurch” as Cosmic Rewind Shuts Down

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Guests were left stuck on EPCOT’s premium Guardians of the Galaxy attraction, and many online were shocked by the roller coaster’s appearance. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is one of Walt Disney World Resort’s most popular rides. Alongside the likes of TRON Lightcycle / Run and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Marvel-themed coaster is just one of the latest additions ...

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