Thomas Hitchen, Author at Inside the Magic

Skip to content
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Search
  • Theme Parks
    • Walt Disney World
    • Disneyland Resort
    • Universal Studios
      • Universal Orlando
      • Universal Studios Hollywood
      • Universal Studios Singapore
      • Universal Beijing Resort
      • Universal Studios Japan
    • Disneyland Paris
    • Hong Kong Disneyland
    • Shanghai Disneyland
    • Tokyo Disneyland
  • Entertainment
    • Star Wars
    • Marvel
    • Pixar
    • Harry Potter
    • Avatar
    • celebrities
    • Sports
    • Video Games
  • Featured
    • Traveling to Disney
      • What Are All the Different Transportation Options at Disney World?
      • All the Ways to Get to Disney World Parks From Your Resort
      • Steps to Planning Your Best Disney World Vacation
      • A Disney Insider’s Favorite Life Hacks for a Disney Vacation
      • Your Perfect Disney World Vacation Planning Timeline
    • Where to Stay
      • Secrets to Staying at a Disney Resort for a Cheap Rate
      • Why You Should Consider Staying at an EPCOT Area Resort
      • Is It Better to Stay at a Disney Value Resort?
    • Eat and Drink
      • The Best Disney Dining Tips You May Not Know!
      • Here’s How to Book Reservations for the Best Disney World Restaurants
      • The Non-Negotiable Disney World Dining Reservation You Must Book
      • Mouthwatering Quick Service Spots I Never Skip at Disney Springs
    • What to Do at Disney
      • A Guide to Halloween Events at Disneyland
      • Top-Rated Spots for Watching the ‘Magic Happens’ Parade at Disneyland
      • Uncovering Hidden Gems and Secret Experiences at Disney World
    • Disney on a Budget
      • The Scoop On Cheap Flights To Disneyland and Disney World
      • Questions to Ask for Finding Cheap, Quality Hotels Near Disney Parks
      • The Best Cheap, Filling Meals at Disney World
      • How to Save Money Eating at Disney World
  • Disney Jeopardy!
  • Discussion Forum
  • Win $100

Latest in

RSS Feed
Mickey Mouse at Disney World

Disney World Changes How Guests Access Meet and Greet Experiences at Park

By Thomas Hitchen
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark looking bewildered

John Stamos Officially Replaces Two Iconic Stark Characters at Marvel

By Thomas Hitchen
darth maul cameo in solo a star wars story

‘Star Wars’ Debuts New Maul as Movie Prequel Prepares Debut

By Thomas Hitchen
Two gorillas at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney World’s Gorillas Go Viral After a Snake Enters Their Enclosure

By Thomas Hitchen 19 Comments

More From Thomas Hitchen

Background shows Blizzard Beach at Disney World, while foreground shows a man looking shocked at his cellphone

Footage of Mom and Child Incident at Disney Park Goes Viral, Splits Opinion

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
L-R: Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger, and Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano

New Information Comes To Light About Key Jedi Change in ‘Star Wars’

in Star Wars

Posted on July 24, 2025July 25, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Jonathan Majors looking stern as Kang the Conqueror

Marvel Officially Recasts Kang the Conqueror After All

in Marvel

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
The Tower of Terror at Disney World

Disney Confirms Current Hollywood Studios Theme Park Will Not Exist This Fall

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 23, 2025July 24, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
A black and white photo of crowds in the EPCOT World Showcase at Disney World.

Disney World Guests Take Over Theme Park as Demand Reaches Insane Heights

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 23, 2025July 24, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
People stand and take photos in front of the entrance of Magic Kingdom

After Revoking Major Perk, Disney Now Handing Out Dollars to Select Passholders

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
The entrance sign to Disney World showcases Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The archway, highlighted by colorful flags, stands proudly against a backdrop of palm trees and a cloudy sky, perfectly capturing the enchanting spirit of Magic Kingdom expansion.

Disney World’s Entire Park Closure This September May Be a Bad Idea

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
Mickey Mouse waving his hand in the air outside of EPCOT during the International Flower & Garden Festival in Disney World.

One Year Later, Disney World Officially Changes Lightning Lane Access at Historic Park

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Rachel Zegler as Snow White holding a lantern in the dwarfs' cottage

Disney’s Last Minute Decision Sees ‘Snow White’ Buried and Forgotten

in Movies & TV

Posted on July 19, 2025July 20, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 7 Comments
Disney World Annual Passholder holds up their Annual Pass in front of Cinderella Castle at Disney World

Magic Kingdom Officially Closes Gates to Annual Passholders This Weekend

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
An EPCOT parking lot with Spaceship Earth in the background

Disney Revokes Access to Famous Attraction Days Before Reopening

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) looking at the Force Ghosts at the end of 'Return of the Jedi'

The Surprising Reason Mara Jade Skywalker Wasn’t in ‘Return of the Jedi’

in Star Wars

Posted on July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 5 Comments
Mara Jade wielding blue lightsaber

Brie Larson or Zendaya? Luke Skywalker’s Wife Reportedly Coming to ‘Star Wars’

in Star Wars

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 7 Comments
Disney Park Guests on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park on a clear blue-sky day.

Disney Confirms Some Guests Won’t See New Walt Disney Show

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Mickey Mouse waving his hand at the Disneyland Park in California entrance as guests form multiple lines to get inside the Disney theme park.

Disneyland Pours Energy Into Guest Satisfaction, Announces Ticket Price Update

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Qui-Gon with his lightsaber on Tatooine, ready to face Darth Maul in 'The Phantom Menace'

Why Tatooine Didn’t Die With the ‘Star Wars’ Skywalker Saga

in Star Wars

Posted on July 17, 2025July 18, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Changes Guest Access at Original Florida Park

in Universal Orlando

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
Pirates of the Caribbean Disneyland ride with people inside the boat riding through the tunnel.

Guests Left Suspended on Attraction Drop, Disneyland Location Evacuation Ensues

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Cinderella Castle from Tomorrowland

After Impacting Guests, Magic Kingdom Location Closure Updated

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 2 Comments
Peter, John, and Wendy animatronics on Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland

10.8 Million People Witness Peter Pan Malfunction at Disney

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on July 16, 2025July 17, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), and Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi) in 'Ahsoka' 1.07

‘Ahsoka’ Recast: First Look Given of New Leading Character in Season 2

in Star Wars

Posted on July 16, 2025July 17, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Epcot Figment popcorn bucket line

Disney Guest Queued In 6-Hour Line for a Complete Stranger

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 15, 2025July 16, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 3 Comments
Tom Hiddleston looking scared and sad in the 'Loki' series

Disney+ Cuts Marvel Streaming Content Indefinitely

in Marvel

Posted on July 15, 2025July 16, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
Crowds at EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival

Annual Passholders Prove July 22 Will Be an Absolute Nightmare at Disney World

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Crowds packed in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park.

Disney Changes Theme Park Opening Status, Guests To Be Held at Gate

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on July 15, 2025July 16, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
Mae (Amandla Stenberg) screaming in 'The Acolyte'

R-Rated ‘Star Wars’ Cut Before Disney Cancellation, Scene Explained

in Star Wars

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 6 Comments
Guests at Disney World's Magic Kingdom at night with Cinderella Castle in the background

Disney World Updates Magic Kingdom Closure Status, Guests Notified

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 5 Comments
The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in front of a clear blue sky.

27-Year-Old Disney World Legacy Officially Being Erased, Confirmations Given

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 4 Comments
Rachel Zegler as Snow White opening the cottage door to Gal Gadot's Evil Queen/Crone

Disney Fans Resurrect Controversial ‘Snow White’ Movie Months After Release

in Movies & TV

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 2 Comments
A grand entrance to Walt Disney World, featuring the iconic blue and gold archway with "The Most Magical Place On Earth" slogan. The background is orange for this Disney World vacation.

Disney World Guests Sent Warning About Going Outdoors at Theme Park Resort

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Superman (David Corenswet) injured in the snow

MAGA Attacks DC Reboot Movie, Stars Respond to “Superwoke” Immigrant Backlash

in DC

Posted on July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 5 Comments
A woman giving a presentation about Disney Plus with Star Wars, Marvel and more.

Disney+ Cuts Three Shows, Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ Fans Disappointed

in Marvel, Star Wars

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Mickey Mouse stands in front of the iconic Spaceship Earth at Disney World

Disney World Officially Activates Virtual Queue for Upcoming Attraction

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 9, 2025July 10, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Paul Rudd looking exasperated as Ant-Man

Two Marvel Actors Officially Removed From MCU Franchise

in Marvel

Posted on July 9, 2025July 10, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 3 Comments
(L-R) Rose, Jannah, Kylo Ren, Rey, Chewbacca, Finn, Poe

Report: Disney’s New Jedi ‘Star Wars’ Movie Replaces Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker

in Star Wars

Posted on July 8, 2025July 9, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 2 Comments
A crowd of people gather around the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in front of Cinderella's Castle at Disney World.

Florida Needs Disney World’s Fifth Theme Park After New Statements Come To Light

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
Guests walking around World Showcase at EPCOT

Families Beware, Another Price Increase Rattles Disney World Park

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 8, 2025July 9, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda side by side in 'Wicked'

Multi-Million Dollar ‘Wicked’ Movie Pulled From Screens

in Movies & TV

Posted on July 5, 2025July 6, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 5 Comments
Guests on Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World Resort

Guests Push, Bite Cast Members During Disney World Fourth of July Events

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 5, 2025July 6, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Scarlett Johansson in red light in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Opening Weekend Box Office Changed After Backlash

in Movies & TV

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
The 2005 cast of 'Fantastic Four'

‘Fantastic Four’ Movie Star Sadly Passes Away Aged 56

in Movies & TV, Marvel

Posted on July 5, 2025July 6, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
A large crowd in Magic Kingdom with Cinderella Castle in the background at Disney World

Disney Unexpectedly Closes Four Attractions on Fourth of July Morning

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
Guests in front of the entrance to Disney World's Hollywood Studios inside Disney World, where a stuntman got injured.

Disney Guest “Attacked” on Transportation, Asks Internet If They Did Wrong

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 3 Comments
Walt Disney World Annual Pass passholders in front of the Magic Kingdom castle.

Annual Passholders Lose Access to Magic Kingdom Park at Disney World This Month

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Colorful fireworks behind Hogwarts Castle

Beloved Theme Park Experience Will NOT Happen at Universal Resort

in Universal Studios

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen
Stitch wearing sunglasses in Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Streams on Disney+, Blasts Up the Charts

in Movies & TV

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Thomas Hitchen 5 Comments
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 41
  • Next →

Inside the Magic: Your Ultimate Source for Themed Entertainment Coverage

Inside the Magic is the world’s largest website for fans of Disney World, Disneyland, Marvel, and Star Wars.

Founded in 2005, Inside the Magic has evolved from a small central Florida-based website and weekly podcast into the comprehensive multimedia experience it is today. We focus on bringing you all things fun so you can plan your theme park vacation, enjoy Disney at home, and more.

© 2005–2024 JAK Schmidt, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

ABOUT

CONTACT US | ADVERTISE ON ITM

PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF SERVICE

By using this site you agree to our privacy policy. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Inside the Magic.