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- 2023 -17 October
After Disney’s Massive Layoffs, Another Related Company Sees 50% Staff Layoff
Disney isn't the only company seeing massive layoffs. Another recently acquired company might be losing roughly 50% of its staff. It's been a difficult year for tech companies. With the general downward trend worldwide, many have had to downsize and make a lot of challenging decisions to save the company. One of the most prominent cases of this was the Walt Disney Company. Earlier this year, Disne
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15 October
Fired News Anchor Begs Fans For Rent Money, While on a Trip to Disney World
We all know that a trip to Walt Disney World in Central Florida can be expensive. And for the sake of hyperbole, we all say that we would “do anything” just to return to the Most Magical Place on Earth, but we don't really mean that. But some people would do almost anything to ensure they had the best Disney World vacation ever, even if that meant breaking the law. We've seen it dozens
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12 October
Is Universal Going to Buy Warner Bros.?
Recent reports assert that Universal/Comcast is going to buy Warner Bros. in the next two years; here’s everything we know so far. While the Walt Disney Company, its theme parks (both the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort), and its movies are certainly our primary focus here at Disney Fanatic, occasionally, we find interesting news about Disney’s competitors to share with interest
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9 October
‘We Are All Losers.’ Josh Gad Threatened For Showing Sympathy For Israel
This weekend, the world watched in horror as Hamas invaded Israel. Thousands of Israelis, Palestinians, and nine Americans were killed in the fighting. The Israeli army and the rest of the world were taken entirely by surprise as hundreds of Israelis were taken hostage, and fierce fighting occurred in the streets of Israel. Many celebrities took to social media to express their sadness and support
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Sep- 2023 -27 September
Disney Competitor Defended After Sexually Explicit Show
Orlando, Florida, is the theme park capital of the world. And that makes sense, the area is home to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and more. However, Orlando is not the only place to go to enjoy multiple theme parks. Southern California is home to Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, Six Flags Magic Mountain, L
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20 September
Ex-Disney Cast Member Accused of Sexual Assault Found Working at Popular Universal Event
It is estimated that The Walt Disney Company employs nearly 300,000 people, between all the theme parks, the studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, etc. Disney does its best to vet each and every person they hire. They do that by running background checks and making sure the person is a safe individual to have around guests and children. While Disney tries to do its best, sometimes people slip through the cr
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14 September
Changes Made After Six-Year-Old Boy Is Thrown From Florida Roller Coaster
Florida is known as the theme park capital of the world. However, not all vacation destinations are created equally. Places like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios Florida employ rigorous safety standards. Smaller parks near these behemoths try their best to maintain similar safety protocols, but accidents can still occur. Fun Spot Ride Accident Fun Spot in Kissimmee was the latest loc
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6 September
Intense Theme Park Fight Ends With Brutal Takedown
Disney parks see a ton of different guests cycle through every year. While most people visit to unwind and have fun, the vacation destinations are not always a serene experience. Theme parks can often cause a ton of stress, and sometimes, guests can lose their cool! Many brawls have occurred on Disney property. Although rare, major fights are always possible when dealing with extreme heat, frustra
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3 September
Under New DeSantis Law, It’s Legal For Florida Families To Use Education Vouchers for Disney Tickets
At the start of the 2023-24 school year, more than 7,000 teacher vacancies were in Florida. The state had another 5,000 support positions, such as teaching assistants, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and para-educators. That brings the total number of vacancies in Florida to more than 12,000. At the start of the school year, many of those vacancies remained open, and schools had to make do with wh
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2 September
Universal’s Thriving Franchise Strategy Shines as Disney Stays Stuck in the Past
Universal Studios has become a shining example of how to meet a moment and invest in fresh yet familiar modern audience demands. While Disney has long held the crown as the reigning champion of beloved franchises, recent years have seen Universal Studios making strategic moves to challenge the status quo. Universal's embrace of new and fresh franchises has invigorated not only its media content bu
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