Outside the Disney Bubble
Disney Fanatic shares news and experiences that unfold outside of the Disney bubble, including news of Disney’s competitors and beyond.
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Jul- 2026 -16 July
Before a Single Guest Can Ride, Universal’s Biggest New Coaster Is Already Facing an Unexpected Backlash
For theme park fans, anticipation usually sounds like construction walls coming down, ride vehicles testing on the track, and the excitement of wondering what opening day will bring. But just outside Universal Studios Hollywood, a different soundtrack is already capturing people's attention—and not everyone is celebrating it. Long before guests have the chance to experience Universal's newest thri
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16 July
Congress Just Made a Move That Could Steal an Hour of Disney Magic Every Night
The biggest threat to your Disney park night isn't crowds, weather, or ticket prices. It's a bill working its way through Washington right now. The U.S. House just passed a proposal to make daylight saving time permanent, with bipartisan support, and shipped it to the Senate. If it survives there and becomes law, America stops changing the clocks forever. No more spring forward. No more fall back.
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15 July
SeaWorld Steps in as 30 Whales Face Unthinkable Final Outcome
SeaWorld is once again at the center of a fight over captive whales. United Parks & Resorts operates SeaWorld locations in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio. For more than a decade, however, the brand has been tied to an escalating debate over whether whales and other marine mammals should remain in entertainment facilities. Much of that criticism intensified after the documentary Blackfish (2013
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15 July
Tornado Reportedly Sweeps Over Six Flags Fiesta Texas as Fans Await Word on the Park’s Condition
For theme park fans, few places symbolize carefree adventure quite like Six Flags Fiesta Texas. It's where roller coaster screams replace everyday worries, where families gather before the gates open, and where summer memories are made one ride at a time. But this morning, the atmosphere surrounding the San Antonio park couldn't have felt more different. Instead of excitement over opening day oper
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15 July
Universal Is Quietly Erasing a 35-Year-Old Park Icon, and Fans Are Already Feeling Nostalgic
For millions of guests, the vacation doesn't truly begin when they step onto a ride or hear the first scream echo from a roller coaster. It begins with a familiar sight that has welcomed families, friends, and first-time visitors for decades—a landmark so recognizable that many don't even realize how deeply it's woven into their memories until it starts to disappear. Some of the most meaningful ch
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15 July
Universal Pulls Popular Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass Ahead of 2026 Event
Halloween Horror Nights fans preparing for this year's event will need to rethink their ticket strategy after Universal Orlando confirmed the removal of one of its most popular premium products. The resort has officially discontinued every Fear with Express Pass offering before Halloween Horror Nights 35 begins, eliminating the bundled multi-night tickets that combined repeated admission with Expr
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15 July
Stranger Things Is Taking Over Halloween Horror Nights 35, Officially
The Upside Down is staging a takeover, and Universal Orlando Resort Halloween Horror Nights is holding the door open. On July 15, Universal announced Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins, a brand new show joining Halloween Horror Nights 35. Stack that on top of the already-confirmed Stranger Things 5 haunted house, and one franchise now owns two marquee slots at the biggest Horror Nights of the deca
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15 July
Universal Orlando Starts Giving Away Free Halloween Horror Nights Tickets to Select Guests
One of Universal Orlando Resort's most popular Annual Pass benefits is finally about to become available. Starting next week, eligible Premier Annual Passholders can reserve their complimentary ticket to Halloween Horror Nights 35, allowing them to experience one night of the separately ticketed event at no additional cost. Reservations officially open Tuesday, July 21, after noon, giving thousand
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15 July
Universal Abruptly Moves Up ‘Fast & Furious’ Ride Closure by One Full Year
Universal Orlando has unexpectedly accelerated the retirement of one of its most controversial attractions. The resort has confirmed that Fast & Furious: Supercharged will permanently close on August 17, 2026, moving the attraction's closure roughly a full year ahead of the previously announced 2027 timeline. For guests planning future visits, that means there's far less time left than many antici
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14 July
Universal Suddenly Ends Summer Nights Early, Leaving Guests Worried About What Comes Next
For many theme park fans, summer has always meant one thing: staying until the lights come on. It's the season when families squeeze every last ride into the day, when the glow of nighttime lands transforms familiar streets into something magical, and when leaving before dark almost feels like leaving too soon. At Universal Studios Hollywood, those late-night hours have long been part of the exper
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