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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Dec- 2023 -9 December
DeSantis Just Put Aside $1 Million In State Funds For Another Disney Lawsuit
There is a scene in the movie Concussion (2015) where Alec Baldwin's character, Dr. Julian Bailes, is trying to explain America's obsession with football to Will Smith's Nigerian-born character, Dr. Bennett Omalu. Bailes held us two fingers and said, “my daddy, a Louisiana judge, always said that in the South God is first.” He then switched his hand to hold up one finger and said, R
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8 December
She Has ‘Been a Part of the Letter B’ in LGBTQ,’ Celebration Resident Call Out ‘Rank Hypocrisy’ of DeSantis Disney Board Member
This week's Central Florida Tourism Oversight District meeting was supposed to be pretty straightforward. The Board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received a report alleging that Disney World bought influence with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District Board by giving them season passes to Disney World and discounts on merchandise, food, and hotels. None of these revelations is ne
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7 December
An Alleged Rape, A Threesome, And A Mom For Liberty: DeSantis Disney Board Member Remains Out of Sight, While Controversy Swirls Around Her
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Member Bridget Ziegler attended the Board's meeting this week…sort of. Ziegler attended the meeting via Zoom, but she did not appear on screen and only uttered one word at the end of the meeting. The fact that Ziegler is hiding from public view speaks volumes about the scandal currently surrounding her family. Related:Â New Report Accuses Disne
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6 December
Disney Cast Member Assaults Minnie Mouse During Parade
The Walt Disney Company is THE premier provider of exceptional theme park entertainment. For decades and across the globe, Disney has operated multiple theme park resorts. Related:Â The $500 Luxury Minnie Mouse Ears Each park provides hours of superior entertainment through night shows, fireworks, parades, stage shows, and more. But sometimes, these shows don't go as planned. The near perfection of
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6 December
Disney Reveals Plans To Move To Another U.S. State
The Walt Disney Company has a significant presence throughout the globe. But despite its sprawling theme parks and resorts internationally, the United States remains its home. Disney's Imprint And although most attention stateside is given to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, there's much more on Disney's horizon. Related: Citing “Crisis” in Florida, Residents Warn Off Disney Fans Fr
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2 December
Disney Rival Wants to be The New King of Childhood
There is a psychological concept that is not really known outside of marketing circles. It's called brand actualization, and whether you realize it or not, you've been subjected to this by some company, probably the Walt Disney Company. It is the point where something meets your emotional and psychological needs, and both the consumer and brand are united. Sound familiar? Nearly every Disney fan c
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2 December
‘Elf’ Casting Director Reveals Who Should Play Buddy in Remake
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Twenty years ago, New Line Cinema released a Christmas movie that would quickly become one of the most popular movies to watch during the holidays. Elf starred Will Ferrell as Buddy, a man raised by Papa Elf in the North Pole. Buddy's world is turned upside down when he learns that he is not actually an elf, but
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2 December
Twenty-Year-Old Britney Spears Interview Has the Internet Wanting to Cancel Diane Sawyer
It's been nearly a decade since famed television anchor Diane Sawyer was an everyday regular on air. In 2015, Sawyer left ABC World News Tonight, ending a historic career that started in the late 1960s as a weather anchor in Louisville, Kentucky, and saw her become the first correspondent at 60 Minutes. But throughout her storied career, she made several enemies. She conducted high-profile intervi
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2 December
Want FREE Universal Studios Tickets?
Visa has partnered with the Walt Disney Company for years to offer a uniquely branded credit card. It allowed cardholders of the Visa Chase credit card to enjoy multiple Disney-based perks and earn reward dollars for Disney travel or merchandise. There are two Disney Visa credit cards (one is free, and one has a $49 annual fee). Related: Want FREE Disney World Tickets? (Seriously!) Here’s How… The
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Nov- 2023 -29 November
Haley Stole His Billionaire Donor, So DeSantis Blamed Disney
One of the key storylines from the 2024 Republican Primaries is the race for second place. Former president Donald Trump has first place locked up, at least in the early primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. But the race to be the Trump alternative has taken over the headlines. The second-place finisher would presumably step in if he is not on the ballot. Related:Â Disney Just
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