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.

  • May- 2024 -
    1 May
    Disneyland Castle

    Health Crisis for Disney Travelers: Report Verifies Immediate Risk, Urges Cancelation of Future Vacations

    If you are planning on visiting Disneyland or Universal Hollywood in the near future, one recent report is suggesting that perhaps you shouldn't.  When guests fly into LAX for their theme park vacation, they typically do not expect to be in danger the moment that they exit the airplane, but sadly, that is the case — and it is even worse for locals who live in the Los Angeles area. It has bee

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    29 April
    Hogwarts Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Orlando at Islands of Adventure

    Universal’s ‘Harry Potter’ Expansion Ready for Launch, Disney World Braces for Impact

    If you are a fan of Universal Orlando Resort, get ready to have the summer of your life. For a while, many of us Universal fans have been awaiting the news that the theme park had hinted after posting a slew of social media videos. The first was a time capsule-style video that possessed items from E.T., Back to the Future, Jaws, Ghostbusters, Nickelodeon, as well as the new DreamWorks land. Then,

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  • 23 April
    Universal Studios

    UPDATE: Universal Guest in Critical Condition After Ride Crash

    Universal Studios Hollywood is a popular entertainment destination located in Los Angeles, California, known best for its thrilling rides, immersive attractions, behind-the-scenes studio experiences, and popular worlds such as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Guests to Universal Studios Hollywood are treated to a diverse array of experiences suitable for all ages. One

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  • 17 April
    Mixed image: Jurassic Park t-rex and Universal Studios iconic globe

    Universal Makes Jurassic Move, Swapping Out Unpopular Ride

    Jurassic Park is making a comeback and replacing an unpopular attraction at Universal Studios. Fans have one thing to say: Finally. Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are popular tourist locations. These theme parks bring guests from coast to coast all over the world to experience thrilling attractions, like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and much more. One of Universal

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  • 17 April
    Universal Burns Disney World

    “Boycott Universal” Spreads Online as Universal Set to Overtake Disney

    Fans are beginning to call for the boycott of Universal online, notably as the company was recently revealed to be on track to beat out Disney. The Walt Disney Company has been at the forefront of entertainment for decades now. Whether it comes to the theme park business or the movie industry, Disney has long since made its presence well-known as an innovator and trendsetter across the board. Over

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  • 13 April

    Walt Disney, The Sierra Club, And The Supreme Court. How Walt Started the Modern Environmental Movement

    Walt Disney absolutely loved skiing. On a trip to the Swiss Alps, he came up with the idea of constructing a mini-mountain in Disneyland and turning it into the Matterhorn Bobsleds. He was the director of pageantry for the 1960 Olympics in Squaw Valley, California. And he had an idea for a ski resort that helped to usher in the modern environmental movement and changed environmental law in the Uni

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  • 13 April

    Disney Needs to Pay More Attention to the “Threat In Its Backyard”

    According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, Disney needs to pay much more attention to the threat sitting pretty in its backyard. With the recent developments from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, some believe that they could not only give the Mouse House a run for its money but could also easily outrun the Walt Disney Company itself. In 2019, Universal announced Epic Universe

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  • 12 April

    New Florida Law Inflicts Drastic Punishment on Disney World Guests Who Break the Rules

    As we have covered extensively, the guests' behavior at Walt Disney World has gotten much worse since the end of the COVID-19 Pandemic. It's almost as if people have forgotten how to act in public. The number of fights and guests breaking Disney World rules for social media clicks has greatly increased. However, incidents with guests hitting cast members and attempting to steal from a Disney Park

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  • 11 April
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    Disney Taking Fans for Granted: How Many Lawsuits Has the Company Escaped Because of Loyalty?

    After four people alleged that they “suffered severe injuries and incurred medical expenses” being stranded on “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” in Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal is facing a lawsuit from these guests. While most of the time, we at Disney Fanatic enjoy bringing you stories of magical happenings and events at the Disney Parks, occasionally, we do bring news from outsi

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  • 10 April
    new disneyland spain port aventura

    “New Disneyland” Has Tiny Queues and Incredible Rides

    A Spanish theme park, PortAventura Park, in Salou, Spain, has been dubbed “better than Disneyland” and could well be the next big theme park in Europe. The Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort, or any of the Disney Parks around the world are agreed upon to be some of the best ways to experience Disney magic and have your chance to enjoy the Disney experience.  From amazing rides and att

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