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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May- 2026 -2 May
Florida Attorney General Gets Involved With Deadly Orlando Attraction
Every update on the Sloth World Orlando story has been worse than the one before, and the latest development changes the entire trajectory of where this case is heading. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida in a criminal investigation into Sloth World, officially moving the case out of regulatory and civil territory and int
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2 May
Universal Is Opening Another Theme Park After Epic Universe — But This One Has a Very Different Mission
For theme park fans, a brand-new park is never just another opening. It is a promise: new lands to explore, rides to debate, hotel plans to price out, and memories families imagine long before they ever walk through the gates. That feeling has only intensified since Universal Orlando Resort changed the conversation in Central Florida. Universal Epic Universe officially opened on May 22, 2025, beco
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2 May
Universal Orlando Pulls ‘Back to the Future’ Out of the Vault After 20-Year Ride Closure
If you spent time at Universal Studios Florida years ago, there’s a good chance you remember the DeLorean ride. It wasn’t subtle, and it didn’t try to be. It threw you into a fast-paced chase and never let up. When it closed in 2007, it left a gap that many fans felt right away. For a long time, it seemed like that chapter was completely closed. Now, that feeling is starting to change. Universal h
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1 May
A New Universal Orlando Ticket Deal Could Change How Families Plan Summer Trips
Theme park vacations have always carried a certain kind of magic, especially during the summer. For Universal Orlando Resort fans, those trips are often built around big moments: stepping into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, braving Jurassic World VelociCoaster, walking through Springfield, or finally experiencing the bright, colorful chaos of Super Nintendo World. But in 2026, a Universal Or
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Apr- 2026 -30 April
A Quiet Change at Universal Orlando Is Catching Guests’ Attention Right at Park Entry
There’s something almost ritualistic about walking into Universal’s Islands of Adventure. For many guests, it’s not just about the rides or the lands—it’s about the feeling. The anticipation. The first steps past the entrance. And, for a surprising number of visitors, it’s also about that first sip of coffee that sets the tone for the entire day. That’s why even the smallest changes at the very fr
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30 April
Universal Studios Japan Issues Guest Alert as Suspicious Tour Activity Raises Concerns
For many theme park fans, stepping into a place like Universal Studios Japan is more than just a day out—it’s a carefully planned experience, often years in the making. From navigating language barriers to maximizing ride time, guests frequently look for ways to enhance their visit, sometimes turning to guided experiences for extra help. That’s why, when something begins to feel even slightly off
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30 April
The Death of the “Unsupervised Daycare”: Six Flags St. Louis Ownership Issues Nuclear Ultimatum After Opening Day Chaos
Opening day is traditionally the crown jewel of the regional theme park calendar—a day of renewal where the air smells like funnel cake, and the park is filled with the hopeful energy of a new season. But for Six Flags St. Louis, the launch of the 2026 season on Saturday, April 25, didn’t end with fireworks and smiles. Instead, it ended with blue lights, sirens, and an emergency evacuation. Well,
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30 April
Orlando Theme Park Adds Immediate New Policy After Hostile Teen Takeover Goes Wrong
International Drive does not usually make national headlines for the wrong reasons. The stretch of Orlando real estate that runs through the heart of the city's tourism corridor is home to restaurants, attractions, and entertainment options that draw millions of visitors every year without incident. ICON Park has been one of the anchor destinations on that corridor for years, an open-air entertain
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29 April
Sloth World Orlando Latest Update Baby Sloth Dies at Central Florida Zoo After Rescue
Every update on the Sloth World Orlando story has been worse than the one before it, and this week delivered the most devastating development yet. One of the 13 sloths rescued from Sloth World's possession and transferred to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens has died. He was three months old. His name was Bandit, and he arrived at the zoo in critical condition after spending time in th
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29 April
Major Theme Park Business Is Giving Free Admission to a Group That Qualifies
Theme park budgets are brutal right now, and anyone with young children knows that the per-ticket cost for kids who cannot ride most of the headliner attractions has always been one of the hardest things to justify when building a vacation budget. Six Flags just did something about that, and most families who would benefit from it still don't know it exists. The company launched a free pre-K pass
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