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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 World Gives in, Drops Costly Lightning Lane Passes for Labor Day Weekend

A scene with two monorail trains—one yellow and one green—passing by on elevated tracks at Disney Transportation and Ticket Center. Below, several people are entering the entrance marked "MONORAIL." Some trees and signage are visible around the area, with a partly cloudy sky above.

The Walt Disney World Resort has seemingly acknowledged its “ghost town” season, dropping the pricey Lightning Lane Premier Pass options from its most visited theme park: Magic Kingdom. This weekend, guests at the Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate Labor Day. In 2026, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7, 2026, with many Americans celebrating the holiday over the prior ...

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Disney World Makes Immediate Meet and Greet Change To Combat Recurring Issues at Park

jack-skellington looking at lights

An immediate change has been made at the Walt Disney World Resort following issues. Disney Addresses Jack Skellington and Sally’s Wait Time Problem Jack Skellington and Sally, the beloved duo from 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, remain the toughest ticket at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Each night the party runs, guests routinely face waits of multiple hours or more to ...

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More Guests Lose Access to Disney World Magic Kingdom Effective Immediately

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It’s almost the last chance saloon for many guests hoping to visit the Magic Kingdom this fall. The countdown to a sold-out Halloween season at Magic Kingdom just ticked forward again, with two more nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially unavailable for purchase. Sunday, September 20, and Tuesday, September 22, have joined the list of nights guests can no ...

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Report: Marvel Suspends ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ Production, Updates Given

Pedro Pascal in 'The Fantastic Four' trailer

Marvel Studios is leaning hard on scale to carry its next chapter, with Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) positioned as the centerpiece of Phase Six. The bet comes after a mixed few years for the franchise, feeding ongoing chatter about Multiverse Saga fatigue. That said, Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) has just shown Marvel can still deliver a ...

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Entire Magic Kingdom Team Issues Warning to Guests Over Attraction Shutdown

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad train races around rugged peaks at Disneyland, thrilling guests with its wild west adventure.

Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland has become almost unrecognizable compared to just a few years ago, and now another unexpected closure is giving Disney World guests one more reason to keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app. Credit: Wally Gobetz, Flickr Big Thunder Mountain Is Closed Again Big Thunder Mountain Railroad spent more than a year undergoing a major refurbishment ...

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Magic Kingdom Location Closes To All Guests After Flooding, Updates Given

Magic kingdom crowds on happily ever after finale night

The Magic Kingdom location has been updated following its indefinite closure earlier this week. Credit: nick99nack, Flickr At the Walt Disney World Resort, change is afoot. It is present in almost every theme park, but all eyes are squarely on the major transformation happening to the crown jewel of the Orlando destination: Magic Kingdom. There, guests will eventually be able ...

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Disney World Confirms Restricted Magic Kingdom Access Next Month (With Changes)

An image showing a castle behind multiple yellow "Caution" tapes crossing each other diagonally. The tapes obstruct a clear view of the castle, suggesting restricted access—much like a scene where Disney magic is temporarily off-limits.

The Walt Disney World Resort is officially in its fall season, and with it comes a series of operational changes across the parks. Most notable: the beloved and hugely popular Magic Kingdom. The Magic Kingdom theme park, home to the iconic Cinderella Castle and attractions such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, and Peter Pan’s Flight, is the most ...

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Disney World Confirms October Access Restrictions, 75% of Parks Affected

Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, edited with a vintage filter.

Walt Disney World is heading into one of its most schedule-heavy months of the year, with three of its four theme parks now confirmed to be operating on restricted hours at some point during October 2026. Credit: Disney Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom will each see access restrictions tied to private events, runDisney races, and Halloween programming, leaving Animal ...

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