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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.

Mystery Incident at Disney Leaves Woman Injured During Vacation

Guests look on inside the Magic Kingdom besides the Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue, Partners, at Walt Disney World Resort

A family’s vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, was derailed after a mystery flying object struck one member in the head. Traveling to the Walt Disney World Resort looks different for many guests. From locals using their Annual Passes to international visitors embarking on multi-hour flights for one-in-a-lifetime trips, every vacation comes with its own challenges. ...

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Disney World Updates Park Hours for Select Guests—Here’s What to Know

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is set for a massive transformation, as Walt Disney World has officially received approval to move forward with its highly anticipated Tropical Americas expansion. Even with so much going on, though, Animal Kingdom must still entertain guests day after day. The Walt Disney World Resort is an ever-adapting beast that attracts millions of visitors all year round. ...

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Disney World to Update Haunted Mansion After Disneyland’s Cultural Sensitivity Review

A gothic-style mansion with ornate architecture and glowing windows is illuminated against a dark night sky. The building, which holds Disney's Haunted Mansion ride, is surrounded by trees, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

It seems that the Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up for another change at one of its classic attractions. 2025 is becoming known as the refurbishment year at the famous Central Florida destination with numerous small and large-scale updates happening resort-wide. In fact, just recently, Disney received the green light to begin its overhaul of the Rivers of America–a ...

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Disney Cast Member Shares Disturbing Resort Story After Guest Reportedly Dies

Disney Tower of Terror

While a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort is meant to be a magical and memorable time, unfortunate, and sometimes tragic, occurrences happen while on vacation at the popular Central Florida destination. Disney World attracts millions of visitors each year. Those guests are looked after by the parks’ many thousand cast members, who aim to deliver the magic that ...

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New Travel Rules Could Affect Central Florida Visitors After DeSantis Policy Change

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis looking sad in front of the Cinderella Castle at Disney World.

The next busy period is coming. Central Florida is a theme park battleground, and as 2025 unfolds, the stakes have never been higher. With the industry’s two biggest titans—Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort—charting their own ambitious paths, this year could redefine the theme park landscape as we know it. Leading the charge is Universal Orlando, making waves with ...

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Disney Reveals Key Changes to Galaxy’s Edge Operations—Here’s What’s New

Two guests playing the MagicBand Bounty Hunter game.

A new offering has been announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge not long after Disney changed the operation of one fan-favorite experience. Beginning on March 28 and lasting through May 11, the Disneyland Resort will host the popular Season of the Force. The event, which expands the theme park’s Star Wars offering, allows fans to experience limited-time offerings, including new ...

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Disney World Guests Flock to Exclusive $400 Magic Kingdom Service

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Guests continue to surprise as Walt Disney World Resort’s new offering sells out once again. Last year, Disney Experiences rebranded its “FastPass” offering for the second time in under three years. What was once the Disney Genie+ system became a more cohesive Lightning Lane system with the Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass. While the former acts ...

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Disney World Gets Green Light To Overhaul Part of Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Animal kingdom Park entrance

Walt Disney World has been given the green light to move forward with its major Animal Kingdom plan. In the coming years, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be completely transformed. No longer will guests enjoy the prehistoric era-themed DinoLand U.S.A., but a Tropical Americas area instead. Known as the Pueblo Esperanza, the development has already claimed parts of DinoLand, with multiple ...

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New: 10-Acre Expansion at Disney World—What It Means for Guests

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.

Over the next few years, the Walt Disney World Resort will grow exponentially with a slew of new offerings. In mid-January, Walt Disney World Resort closed three attractions in its popular DinoLand U.S.A. area. This was to make way for the already announced Tropical Americas-themed land which will feature signature experiences based on the Encanto and Indiana Jones franchises. The ...

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