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
September 21, 2024
One month after The Walt Disney Company announced a series of exciting—albeit controversial—updates for its Disney Experiences division, department chairman Josh D’Amaro took to the stage once again, this time at the INBOUND 2024 conference in Boston, MA, to discuss those developments. In August 2024, the House of Mouse hosted its bi-annual D23 Expo–The Ultimate Fan Event–in Anaheim, Southern California. ...
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Thomas Hitchen
September 20, 2024
A recent incident involving seven-year-old Loki Skywalker Mowbray has ignited discussions around copyright law. The Home Office in the United Kingdom denied his passport application due to concerns over his middle name, “Skywalker.” The name is notably associated with the iconic Star Wars franchise, which Disney owns. The family was given the option to either change Loki’s name or seek ...
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Thomas Hitchen
September 8, 2024
Two award-winning celebrities will arrive at Disney Springs in just a few weeks, and guests will be able to experience a brand-new offering at a famed eatery. Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Disney Springs, once known as Downtown Disney, is now a must-visit destination at Walt Disney World Resort and a great way to get away from a Disney ...
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Thomas Hitchen
September 7, 2024
The Walt Disney World Resort has quietly updated one of its fan-favorite Magic Kingdom locations following intense scrutiny earlier this year. Most Disney park fans know the resorts inside out. They know where to snag the best merchandise, where to find the best food (hello, Dole Whip), where to take the best Cinderella Castle shots, and where to find the ...
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Thomas Hitchen
September 4, 2024
Guests will want to save their dollars and book in the first half of 2025 if they want to experience a special event complete with a retired nighttime spectacular. In 2025, Magic Kingdom Park will host the popular Disney After Hours event. Guests will also have the option to book After Hours experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, while ...
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Thomas Hitchen
September 2, 2024
As September approaches, many are getting ready for the upcoming Halloween season. Of course, when it comes to Disney theme parks, Halloween starts exceptionally early, with Walt Disney World Resort commencing its annual Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party sooner than ever. As for the company’s original park, Disneyland Resort, Oogie Boogie Bash–A Disney Halloween Party began on August 25, and officials ...
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Thomas Hitchen
August 30, 2024
The Walt Disney World Resort may cater to millions of guests each year, and for good reason, but even the crown jewel of the Mouse’s theme park empire will occasionally see a major decrease in attendance. The resort is now braced for such an event. Disney Genie+ Goes Defunct; New Replacement Revealed The now-defunct Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane ...
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Thomas Hitchen
August 13, 2024
At this year’s D23 Expo, The Walt Disney Company announced a series of new attractions and experiences coming to the Disney theme parks worldwide. One has ignited an intense debate about the potential eradication of a historic part of Walt Disney World Resort–Frontierland. Frontierland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, part of the park’s original lineup when it opened on ...
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Thomas Hitchen
August 5, 2024
New information has emerged regarding an upcoming event at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom. Thousands of guests will be forced to exit the park historically early. Two of Walt Disney World’s most sought-after hard-ticket events, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, both unfold at Magic Kingdom towards the end of the year. On Monday, May ...
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Thomas Hitchen
August 3, 2024
A viral video is floating online involving a Disney World cast member and an evacuation effort at the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. While magic is present around every corner at Walt Disney World Resort, the Central Florida location does occasionally experience a dose of the real world. In more recent times, that is, the period following the pandemic shutdown ...
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