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 -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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Aug- 2023 -30 August
MAGA Grandfather Claims Disney is ‘Advertising Gayness to My Grandkids,’ Gets Immediately Shut Down
Since former Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education law, known by its critics as the “Don't Say Gay” bill, there has been a common theme going around right-wing circles: the Walt Disney Company is using its films, television properties, and theme parks to groom children. As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tours the country seeking the Republican no
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27 August
Florida-Based Theme Parks To Go Entirely Cashless
Possibly following the environmental and technological movements, some Florida-based theme parks will be going entirely cashless. The Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most beloved vacation destinations in the Sunshine State, and with its four incredible theme parks—including Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park—there are other parks that are also wonderful places to holiday a
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27 August
Tropical Storm Idalia To Become Hurricane, Clip Disney World This Week
So far, the 2023 hurricane season has been relatively quiet, but now things are starting to heat up. A tropical depression just 80 miles south of Cozumel, Mexico, has strengthened into Tropical Storm Idalia and is expected to become a category one hurricane either later today or early Monday. It is expected to make landfall late Tuesday night or Wednesday morning in Florida. That low level center
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