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.

  • Feb- 2024 -
    1 February
    NFL Pro Bowl coming to Disney World

    Disney World Is Being Overrun By Very Large Humans

    If you happen to be walking around Walt Disney World this weekend, don't be alarmed; everything is going to be okay. Disney World is going to be playing host to some of the largest and fastest human beings on Earth. Starting today, the National Football League's Pro Bowl weekend festivities will kick off in Orlando. The games begin on February 1 with the NFL's Skills Showdown and end on Sunday wit

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    31 January
    elmo sesame street trauma dump

    Internet Trauma Dumps on Elmo, Sesame Street Rallies: “Mental Health Avengers”

    Elmo recently checked in on X, formerly Twitter, about how everyone was doing, and the ensuing responses were…interesting, to say the least! It's a day for news outside the Disney bubble, but it's a story to write home about! Any Disney Fanatic is well-versed with the muppets. In fact, so many of us grew up on them and enjoyed the lessons we learned with them. There's one set of muppets that

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  • 30 January
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    Universal Makes EPIC Announcement, Fans Mock Disney: “You Need to Deliver”

    Universal has officially upped the ante with its announcement of Epic Universe's details; now, fans are questioning Disney's ability to outdo their rival. D23 2022 was supposed to be a big deal. The fan event was back after a long break during the pandemic and fans were thrilled at the possibility of having all new information and announcements about what is to come at the Disney Parks—whether Wal

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  • 30 January
    Mickey Mouse on a Disney Cruise Line ship

    State Department Issues Travel Warning For Disney Hot Spot

    When you're traveling, the last thing that you want to think about is being the victim of a violent crime. But traveling in the United States the previous year may have been the safest time to do so. The U.S. saw a 10 percent decline in murders in major cities across the country. The two cities closest to Disney properties, Los Angeles and Orlando, were not in the top 20 of murders per capita in t

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  • 29 January
    Pluto and Goofy on some stairs.

    Disney World Offers a Resort For Pets, And It’s Nearly As Expensive as a Day In the Parks

    One of the more challenging parts of heading to Walt Disney World is what to do with your pet when you leave. Finding someone willing to come to your house and babysit your animal is nearly impossible, or you can board your animal and have to worry about its safety the entire time you're gone. Either way, there isn't really a good option. Related: Disney Guest Behavior Has Gotten So Bad That Not E

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  • 29 January
    DeSantis Was Sending Florida State Guard to Disney World new Florida law

    Satirical Website Wrote DeSantis Was Sending National Guard to Disney World, New Florida Law Would Let Him

    Last year, amid the feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company, the satirical website Mousetrap News published an article about the Governor sending the National Guard to block the entrance to Walt Disney World. As is the case with most stories on the internet, some people believe it. However, it was quickly debunked as satire from a source that is famous for creating i

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  • 28 January

    The Butterbeer War: How Disney Lost to Universal Studios

    There are many iconic things from the Wizarding Worlds at various Universal Studios' theme parks. In addition to Hogwarts School, interactive wands, and detailed stores and shops, there is another element everyone fawns over. Butterbeer. Related: New Video of Violent Disney Fight Surfaces on Social Media Butterbeer The signature beverage of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter first appeared in the

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  • 28 January
    L to R: Bullseye, Jessie and Woody looking shocked in 'Toy Story 2'

    ‘Crime Runs Wild,’ San Francisco Store That Inspired ‘Toy Story’ Closing Over Violence in the Streets

    We all have an iconic toy store from our childhood. For some of us, it was Toys R Us, and for others, it was the independent toy store down the road. But either way, when you walked into that store, there was a sense of wonder and happiness that we've been trying to recapture ever since. Related: Why Would You Do That to ‘Toy Story?' That store was Jeffrey's Toys on Kearney Street for those

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  • 28 January
    Alyssa Milano gofundme

    Disney Star (And Millionaire) Begs for Donations to Fund Upcoming Trip

    GoFundMe is a crowd-funding platform that has been around for almost 15 years. It's often used by struggling individuals who need to raise money for special circumstances. Related: New Video of Violent Disney Fight Surfaces on Social Media GoFundMe Oftentimes, people are trying to raise money for unaffordable goods or services such as medical bills or a college education. However, people have also

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  • 27 January
    Dolly and Universal Logo / Elle King controversy

    Universal Studios Changes Concert Lineup After Elle King/Dolly Parton Controversy

    The famous singer, entrepreneur, movie star, and American Legend Dolly Parton celebrated her 78th birthday last week. Related: New Video of Violent Disney Fight Surfaces on Social Media Her official birthdate was January 19, a tribute to the singer was performed at The Grand Ole Opry. Related: Disney Channel Alum Airs Dirty Laundry…Ignites Potential Lawsuit The Dolly Parton Tribute Incident

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