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

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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

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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

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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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Disney World Cuts More Services at Magic Kingdom—What’s Changing?

Walt Disney World Resort guests should prepare themselves for changes at Magic Kingdom Park this month. While some may be opting out of a Disney World vacation this year thanks to the number of large-scale overhauls, indefinite closures, and refurbishments taking place (or to visit Universal Epic Universe instead), many fans will still head out to the parks in Orlando, ...

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Sees Reduced Hours at Magic Kingdom

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Another operating adjustment has hit Magic Kingdom Park, this time involving the divisive Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which will now welcome fewer guests. Debuting in June 2024, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure aimed to usher in a fresh chapter of storytelling inspired by Disney’s cherished animated feature, The Princess and the Frog. The reimagined attraction replaced the legendary Splash Mountain, which bid farewell ...

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