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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Aug- 2026 -8 August
Universal Studios Confirms Removal of Express Pass Options for New HHN Guests
Planning Halloween Horror Nights is always an exercise in trade-offs. Guests decide how much to spend, how many haunted houses they can realistically complete and whether a premium ticket will rescue enough time to justify its price. At Universal Studios Hollywood, one of those calculations became unusually complicated this week. The park changed the published benefits attached to its 2026 Hallowe
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8 August
Single-Day Epic Universe Visits Hit $340 Baseline as Heavy Wait Times Strain Guests
Epic Universe continues to attract huge crowds, but the excitement comes with an increasingly expensive reality. While guests praise the park's attractions and immersive worlds, many are also discovering that getting the full experience can cost far more than they expected. The price of admission is only one part of the equation. Once shorter wait times become a priority, the total cost climbs qui
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7 August
Universal Studios Celebrates Retro Roots With Nostalgic New Park Release
Longtime Universal fans have had plenty to smile about lately. Between throwback celebrations, retro-inspired collections, and renewed focus on classic park icons, the resort has been giving its history greater prominence alongside its newest additions. That celebration of the past continues with another release at Universal Orlando Resort. This time, one of the park's most recognizable characters
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7 August
Six Flags Ticket Prices in 2027 to Hit Nearly $2k, Report Confirms
A day at Cedar Point has always involved a familiar calculation: How many roller coasters can you fit between opening and the final walk down the midway? For frequent visitors willing to pay for a shorter route to Steel Vengeance, Maverick, Millennium Force, and the park’s other headliners, that calculation now comes with a startling new number. Cedar Point’s official website lists its 2027 All Se
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7 August
Universal Parks Could Be Seeking to Revive Some Classic Attractions
Universal Studios Hollywood’s World-Famous Studio Tour has always been a moving archive. Movie sets change, effects disappear, and yesterday’s blockbuster can become tomorrow’s construction site before the tram guide has time to update the script. Now, a conspicuously dormant part of the tour may finally be stirring. Recent activity has reportedly appeared around the former Fast & Furious—Supercha
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7 August
Universal Studios Hollywood Measles Warning Targets Guests From One Specific Day
A day at Universal Studios Hollywood is usually remembered through ride photos, butterbeer receipts, and sore feet. For some visitors who entered the park late last month, however, the date on their ticket now carries a public-health warning. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that a person infected with measles visited Universal Studios Hollywood on Sunday, July 26, 2026
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7 August
United Parks Consolidates Orlando Leadership Under One President
SeaWorld just confirmed its Orlando park president is out. What they did not do was explain a single thing about it. Back up a week. Look, on July 29, a social media report claimed SeaWorld Orlando park president Jon “JP” Peterson had been forced out of the company. That followed an earlier claim floating around that he was retiring effective immediately. No announcement from the compa
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6 August
Six Flags Magic Mountain Power Outage Delays Two Park Openings, Wiping Out the Morning Rush
A day at Six Flags Magic Mountain often begins as a race before the roller coasters do. Guests arrive early, study the park map and position themselves to reach X2, Tatsu or Twisted Colossus before wait times begin consuming the afternoon. On Wednesday, August 5, that opening-hour strategy never had a chance. A power outage prevented Six Flags Magic Mountain and the neighboring Hurricane Harbor Lo
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6 August
Universal Orlando Gives Epic Universe Its Biggest Holiday Expansion Since Opening
Universal Orlando Resort is making some noticeable changes to its holiday lineup this year, and Epic Universe is at the center of them. After the park's first Christmas season left a few guests wishing for more festive touches, Universal has confirmed that additional holiday decorations are coming to Epic Universe for 2026. The biggest addition is SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, which will officially celebr
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6 August
Universal Shuts Down Years of E.T. Adventure Rumors With One Viral Post
Every few months, the same conversation returns among Universal Orlando fans: Is E.T. Adventure finally nearing the end? The beloved opening-day attraction has survived countless changes at Universal Studios Florida, outlasting dozens of rides while the park has transformed around it. Even so, rumors about its eventual closure have continued for years. Now, Universal has delivered a response that
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