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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 Announces Major Change Following Theme Park Closure

A dramatic night sky with a partially cloud-covered moon illuminates a ship structure perched atop a rocky formation, reminiscent of Disney Typhoon Lagoon. Palm trees and scattered wooden crates decorate the scene below, evoking the adventure of a volcanic island.

The Walt Disney World Resort will gain a significant new entertainment addition this summer. The Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Orlando, Central Florida, are some of the most visited in the world. Boasting four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom—as well as two water theme parks, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s ...

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Disney Finally Confirms Fate of Classic Opening Day Attraction’s Replacement

The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in front of a clear blue sky.

Sometime in the future, the Walt Disney World Resort will have transformed. While the Central Florida destination is in a constant state of evolution, the House of Mouse is arguably undergoing its biggest change in decades, with the arrival of multiple new lands, attractions, and experiences. Now, new information has surfaced regarding the ongoing expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The ...

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Hollywood Studios Closures Set to Shake Up Fantasmic! Show

Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park

Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests will lose one major Fantasmic! perk in just over two months. Disney’s Latest Updates From SXSW “Getting to know all the little details and getting those right, that’s how we build authenticity into our worlds,” Pixar’s Pete Docter said at the recent South by Southwest (SXSW) conference (via a Disney press release). “It really has to ...

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Big Thunder Mountain Redesign at Magic Kingdom Gets New Official Notice from Disney

Big Thunder Mountain Magic Kingdom

As Walt Disney World’s 2025 continues to speed along with the impending arrival of EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival, the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, and the end of the virtual queue system, the theme park giant is embarking on a wave of transformative projects, ushering in both excitement and controversy among fans. While attractions like ...

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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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