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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Apr- 2023 -19 April
Disney Feud Costs DeSantis Donors, Incites Immense Backlash
The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feud, initially sparked by disagreements surrounding the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill introduced by Governor DeSantis in February 2022, has long since escalated into a complex and prolonged conflict. Just when we thought one side had emerged victorious, the other would strike back and reignite the conflict. It’s been a rollercoaster r
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19 April
“Poverty is Not a Choice”: Canada’s Own Wicked Stepmother Slammed for Insensitive Disney Comparison
The Walt Disney Company is one of the most renowned entertainment companies in the world. Disney Fanatics exist all over the world, and the Disney brand is a household name. They are so widespread that many times, Disney is the standard of quality people aspire to. Whether it's a Disney Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida or Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, or even t
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18 April
“I Don’t Think Ron DeSantis is a Conservative”: Florida Governor Slammed By Fellow Politicians
Over the past year, there has been a contentious dispute between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. What initially began as a disagreement over the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill that Florida Gov Ron DeSantis introduced in February 2022 eventually developed into a complex and prolonged conflict. As the situation has unfolded, both parties have had a constant back and fo
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15 April
New ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will Last For a Decade!
More than 20 years ago, the wizarding world of Harry Potter was brought to life on the big screen. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone premiered in 2001 and starred Daniel Radcliffe as the titular boy wizard, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. The Harry Potter book series was already a cultural phenomenon, and the film brought the game to an entirely new level. In
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12 April
Wife of Late Sheriff’s Deputy Stole $500,000 Used It to Pay for Disney Trips
For many Disney fans, a visit to either the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort is an experience to cherish deeply. From the many attractions and rides, such as the Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain, to the spectacular shows like “Fantasmic!” and opportunities for character interaction, such as meet ‘n' greets, and unique experiences like Turtle Talk with Crush, all of
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11 April
Another Princess Dethrones Elsa
In 2013, Disney released its newest princess movie, Frozen. Frozen told the story of Princess Elsa, a young woman who stayed out of the spotlight as her family tried to hide her magical powers from everyone. This included Elsa's younger sister, Anna. However, Elsa's powers emerged when she became queen of Arendelle. Elsa ran off to be by herself, but Anna convinced her to come back and save the pe
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11 April
Could Disney’s Biggest Competition Soon Be Paying Team Members $25 Per Hour?
It's no secret that living in Los Angeles is incredibly expensive. The average cost of renting an apartment is $2,700, and the average home costs more than $1 million. Many people who work a full-time job, but are paid minimum wage, cannot afford to live on their own. City and county officials say that there is a housing crisis, but they only seem to be building more luxury apartment buildings. Lo
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11 April
Universal Orlando Closing Theme Park Staple
Once again, The Walt Disney World Resort's fiercest competition proves that no attraction is untouchable, and their designers are not afraid to clear out the old for something new. Related: Competition Raises Minimum Wage Higher Than Disney World On Tuesday, April 11, Universal Orlando Resort announced the permanent closure of Universal's Islands of Adventure's Iconic attraction, Poseidon's Fury.
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4 April
A New ‘Harry Potter’ Series is Reportedly in the Works!
In 1997, unknown English author J.K. Rowling published her first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (or Sorcerer's Stone for those in the U.S.). The story of an orphaned boy wizard and his journey into the world of magic took the world by storm. Four years after her first book in the Harry Potter series was published, Warner Bros. released the first film. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer'
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2 April
The War is Over, and Disney has Beaten DeSantis
It seemed like an odd thing to do at the time, but now, in retrospect, we were all being rope-a-doped by the Walt Disney Company. For those of you unfamiliar with the reference, it comes from the 1974 Rumble in the Jungle. “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali was taking on the big, lumbering George Foreman. Ali just let Foreman punch away until he tired himself out. Then, in the eighth round, w
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