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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Oct- 2026 -1 October
Jurassic World Attraction Shutters at Universal Studios With Little Notice
Jurassic World – The Ride is temporarily closed for refurbishment at Universal Studios Hollywood, removing one of the Lower Lot’s major attractions from the lineup during the heart of the fall season. Universal currently lists the dinosaur-themed water ride as scheduled to reopen November 21, 2026, meaning guests visiting through most of October and the first three weeks of November will need to p
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1 October
One Year After Guest’s Death, Universal Faces New Stardust Racers Injury Lawsuit
Nearly a year after a fatal incident shook confidence in Stardust Racers, Universal Orlando Resort finds itself defending against yet another lawsuit tied to the Universal Epic Universe roller coaster, this time involving a minor child's injuries. Death on Stardust Racers Stardust Racers opened alongside Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025, but the ride's early momentum was overshadowed by tra
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1 October
Universal Pulls Popular DreamWorks Attraction Offline Again Starting October 3
Universal Studios Florida is about to lose another attraction, and the timing of this particular closure makes it worth watching. Beginning October 3, guests visiting DreamWorks Land will find one of the area's interactive experiences unavailable. Universal has confirmed the closure, but there's currently one major piece of information missing. Guests don't know when it will be back. Po Live! Is C
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1 October
Disney Blasts Universal Over Hollywood Coaster Chaos, Alleges “Permit Violations”
Disney and Universal are used to competing inside the theme park industry. This latest battle, however, looks very different. Universal Studios Hollywood is facing complaints over Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, its newest roller coaster. Nearby residents say the attraction has created a noise problem that reaches beyond the park. More than 350 people reportedly gathered for a meeting with Univer
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Sep- 2026 -30 September
Universal Ticket for Halloween Event Hits $1k as Guests Find out in Shock
A bizarre Universal Orlando Resort ticketing glitch briefly put Halloween Horror Nights 35’s sold-out October Premium Scream Night back in front of buyers — at an eye-watering $1,000 price point. The October 19 event had already become one of HHN 35’s hardest tickets to secure. A screenshot shared by HHN Jacob on X showed the date apparently available again through Universal’s ticketing system, bu
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29 September
Universal Orlando Guests Warned as 7 Closures Hit Orlando Parks Through 2027
Seven closures are set to reshape Universal Orlando Resort, and guests visiting over the next several months could feel the effects across multiple theme parks. Some of these closures are simply part of the normal refurbishment cycle, meaning the affected attractions will eventually return. Others are permanent and will remove experiences that have been part of Universal Orlando for years. The tim
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29 September
Universal Cuts Epic Universe Hours on Three Dates as Guests Lose Evening Park Time
Universal Epic Universe guests planning fall visits need to check the clock before they walk through the Chronos. The Universal Orlando Resort theme park is scheduled to close at 6 p.m. on September 29, October 10, and November 19, 2026, cutting several hours from the evening compared with many surrounding operating days. For vacationers building an itinerary around Epic Universe’s nighttime atmos
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29 September
Universal Orlando Hits Parkgoers With Unexpected Locker Fees at 10 Attractions
Universal Orlando Resort guests already expect to spend plenty of money during a day at the parks. However, one expense can show up at a particularly inconvenient point. It can happen when you're already committed to experiencing an attraction and suddenly discover that something you're carrying creates another problem to solve. For guests who packed for a full park day, bought souvenirs, or simpl
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29 September
Major Disney World, Universal Closures Confirmed as 5 Parks Shut Down Early
If you're visiting Orlando's theme parks today, don't assume you'll be able to stay until late tonight. An unusual combination of operating schedules at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort means most of Orlando's major theme parks will close before the evening gets very far. In fact, five of the seven major Disney and Universal parks will be closed by 7:00 p.m. For vacationers trying to
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28 September
Universal Confirms Months-Long Jurassic Park Closure at Islands of Adventure
Universal Islands of Adventure has another lengthy closure underway, and this one will remain in effect well beyond the end of 2026. Universal has officially closed the Jurassic Park restrooms for a major refurbishment. While a restroom project may not carry the same weight as a roller coaster or attraction closure, the location makes this one particularly important for guests. The Jurassic Park r
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