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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Jun- 2023 -7 June
First Look: All-New “Evil” Addition Revealed at Universal Studios
The largest, gibberish-speaking workforce has officially taken over Universal Studios in Orlando. Gru’s rambunctious crew of minions have been hard at work with their mammoth-sized addition to the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction. Sweeping the nation (and the box office) with fan-favorite films like ​​Despicable Me (2010), Despicable Me 2 (2013), Minions (2015), Despicable Me 3 (2017), Yello
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May- 2023 -23 May
Two Classic Universal Attractions Are Permanently Closing in 2023
With Gru's tiny, yellow employees claiming more real estate in Minion Park, certified classic attractions are getting the boot from Universal's Park maps. Nestled between Minion Park and Jurassic Park is a fiery Hollywood show that's been put on the back burner for three years—and it's on the chopping block. Based on Ron Howard's 1991 film, Universal Studios Japan's Backdraft demonstrated fire eff
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17 May
Brightline Unveils Details, Begins Ticket Sales for Select Dates
High-speed rail company Brightline has been the talk of the town and is one of the most exciting additions to come to Orlando. The station has been open to the public at Orlando International Airport (MCO) for a while now, and the “Brightline Orlando Station offers a new connection between Orlando’s world-famous attractions, thousands of flights, and top destinations in South Florida.” We at Disne
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16 May
It’s Official: Universal Permanently Closing Beloved Attraction in 2024
The Daily Bugle must be a-buzz with the latest Universal news: The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man will permanently close in 2024. Related: Disney's New Spider-Man Attraction Will Have a Virtual Queue Since May 28, 1999, Islands of Adventure Guests have been caught in a web of Statue-of-Liberty-saving action on ​​The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride. Launched the same year as the superhero e
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13 May
Tickets for Brightline’s Orlando Service Go on Sale
Florida's high-speed passenger rail service is one step closer to finally beginning service to and from its new station at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Following previous announcements, tickets connecting travelers to Orlando and Miami will go on sale this coming week. “As soon as next week, we’re gonna put tickets on sale for future dates so that people can start making their plans for th
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9 May
Orlando Group Wants to Build Pro Baseball Stadium Near Disney World
Could the Theme Park capital of the world also become the permanent home of a Major League Baseball team? That's one man's dream. On Tuesday, May 9, Pat Williams made his pitch for MLB Orlando, sharing concept art for a state-of-the-art privately-funded ballpark strategically located between Universal Orlando Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort. According to WESH 2 reporter Daren Stolzfus, Wil
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8 May
Mulan Appears Unexpectedly During Royal Coronation
 The British royal family (which includes some Disney fans with very expensive tastes) has just undergone a huge change as Charles III becomes king and his wife Camilla becomes the queen consort after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Part of the King Charles III coronation celebrations involved a star-studded concert that featured singers like Lionel Richie and Katy Perry as well as icons like And
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7 May
“Off the Rails”: Journalist Slams Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
More voices are making themselves heard when it comes to the Disney vs. DeSantis feud, and these voices are markedly unhappy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's friction was sparked by disagreements surrounding the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill introduced by Governor DeSantis in February 2022. What started as such has long since escalate
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3 May
“Such a Weird Hill to Die On”: Florida House Passes Bill, Continues to Come for Disney Contracts
Another day, another update on the Disney vs. DeSantis case. It seems like the Walt Disney Company’s battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is all anyone can talk about at the moment. The battle that has been drawn out for over a year now has had numerous back-and-forths, with each party constantly swinging back every time it appeared like one of them scored a winning shot. Most recently, Walt
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2 May
President Trump 2024? Poll Shows DeSantis’s Disney Feud May Have Confirmed Opponent’s Candidacy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's feud with the Walt Disney Company is practically all anyone can talk about at the moment. The fight has raged on for over a year; what began with the “Don't Say Gay” debacle, known by opponents as the Parental Rights in Education Act, has turned into a full-blown legal battle with Disney suing Governor DeSantis. Disney stated that DeSantis's actions, includi
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