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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 Officially Reveals New Mickey Mouse for Florida Resort Following Closure

A large geodesic sphere, reminiscent of the iconic structure at Disney World’s Epcot, looms in the background. The sphere has a striking red X painted over it. Colorful balloons float around the sphere, contrasting against the clear blue sky above.

A permanently closed attraction in EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort has officially been resurrected. The Walt Disney World Resort prides itself on imagination and innovation, and no park does this more than EPCOT. The second park to open in Orlando, Central Florida, EPCOT’s name (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) is a key signifier to Walt Disney’s original vision ...

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Shockwaves Across Central Florida as Bob Iger’s Upsetting Walt Disney World Announcement Hits

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The Walt Disney Company’s Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger recently led the House of Mouse’s Q2 earnings call, and his updates revealed an upsetting trend that is hitting Walt Disney World Resort–a trend that will send shockwaves through the Central Florida communities. Demand heightened in the immediate months and years that succeeded the pandemic closures of the Disney World theme parks. ...

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Disney Announces Two Indefinite Attraction Closures in Single Land, Ghost Town Looms

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One Disney resort has announced the indefinite closures of two attractions belonging to the same land, setting in motion an era of low crowds. Developments in The Walt Disney Company’s theme park empire are ramping up. Across the world, from the domestic parks in the United States to the international offerings in Europe and Asia, Josh D’Amaro’s Disney Experiences brand ...

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Downtown Disney Location Shuts Down for Indefinite Period

The entrance archway to Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort showcases a blue and silver geometric design, surrounded by lush trees and bustling visitors in the background, all under a clear sky.

A fan-favorite Downtown Disney District location is closing indefinitely, the latest in a string of updates happening to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Downtown Disney is a key part of the Disneyland Resort. With a variety of stores, including the huge World of Disney, restaurants, and beverage locations, Downtown Disney is generally a busy area thanks to its adjacency ...

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