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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Mar- 2024 -4 March
Madeline Soto’s Stepfather/Alleged Killer Had An Extensive Presence on Reddit, Giving Advice as a Disney World Cast Member
It was just a week ago that 13-year-old Madeline Soto was allegedly dropped off at school by her stepfather, Stephan Sterns. But after an extensive search, her body was discovered on Saturday in a remote area of Osceola County near Pearl Lake. Sterns, who was already in custody on capital sexual battery charges, is considered the prime suspect in the case. Related: Authorities Fear Missing 13-Year
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3 March
Disney Should Have Been In Front of the Supreme Court This Week, But Bought Its Way Out
This was a big week at the Supreme Court. After Republicans became concerned about alleged bias against conservative voices on social media, state legislatures in Florida and Texas passed laws that diminished the capacity of tech companies to moderate speech on their platforms. The tech companies argued that the laws would handcuff their efforts to remove hate speech, bullying, and falsehoods from
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3 March
Former ‘Desperate Housewives’/’Sopranos’ Star Turns to OnlyFans to Pay Off Mortgage ‘in 5 Minutes’
Actress Drea de Matteo got her big break on one of the greatest TV shows of all time, The Sopranos. After her character Adriana La Cerva was killed, she turned her Sopranos success into two seasons on the Friends spinoff, Joey. But after 2006, Drea de Matteo had the nomadic actor's life. She starred in 23 episodes of ABC's Desperate Housewives, 35 episodes of Disney-owned FX's Sons of Anarchy, an
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2 March
You Decide Disney World’s Best Ride in The Disney Fanatic March Madness Disney World’s Best Ride Tournament
It's an age-old question, and one that has sparked many debates, even fights: What is the best ride at the Walt Disney World Resort? There's a lot that goes into answering this question. There is personal preference or past experiences. But this being Disney World, the answer for each one of us probably comes back to the first time we ever went on that ride and the memories associated with it. But
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2 March
After New York Doctor Died At Disney World, Family Ponders ‘Cruel Irony’ Of Her Passing
Last week, the family of New York doctor Kanokporn Tangsuan filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney World, claiming that she died after having an allergic reaction to the food she was served at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at Disney Springs. Related: Doctor Dies After Eating At Disney World Restaurant, Her Family Alleges in New Lawsuit In the lawsuit, her husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, claims that
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1 March
Authorities Fear Missing 13-Year-Old Girl Is Dead, Lead Suspect Claimed He Was a Disney World Cast Member
All of Central Florida was shocked this week by the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto before school on Monday morning. Her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, claimed he dropped her off near Hunter's Creek Middle School in Orlando, but she never arrived. Related: ‘He Went Through Hell Over This,' Son Reacts After Mother's Remains Found Outside Disney World After an exhaustive search
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1 March
Every Upcoming ‘Jurassic Park’ Installment Confirmed
After Jurassic World Dominion (2022) grossed over $1 billion in theaters in the summer of 2022, things went suspiciously quiet at Universal Pictures, leaving many wondering whether the franchise had gone into extinction despite still proving incredibly lucrative. It wasn't until November last year, almost 18 months later, that we finally got confirmation of a new installment in the series. But new
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Feb- 2024 -28 February
Gary Sinise’s Son, Mac, Dies at 33 From Rare Form of Cancer
To most fans, actor Gary Sinise is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan Taylor alongside Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994). Sinise has had a five-decade career as an actor, writer, and director. Despite that, Gary Sinise is probably best known for his work outside of Hollywood. To Disney World fans, Gary Sinise is known for the introduction at Mission: Space in EPCOT. But he is also known for brin
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26 February
‘Definition of Pure Happiness’ – Disney Park Through the Eyes of a One-Year-Old
We all remember the first time we entered a Disney Park. You head through the gate, under the train tracks, and out into Main Street, U.S.A.. You are immediately transported to another world. You round the corner and see the iconic castle. It doesn't matter if your first visit was to Walt Disney World in Central Florida or the Disneyland Resort in California; we all remember our first time. Relate
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24 February
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Star Died of Heart Attack Related to His Opioid Dependency
According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, nearly 130 Americans die every day from opioid-related overdoses. This includes those who overdose on Fetenyal and prescription painkillers, but that number does not include those whose death is related to their opioid addiction but wasn't directly caused by an overdose. Related: ‘Beverly Hills, 90210′ Star Tragically Dies
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