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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Aug- 2023 -26 August
Noted Peacemaker/Rocker Alice Cooper Has A Plan to End Depp/Heard Drama Forever
Rocker Alice Cooper is known for many things, but being a peacemaker isn't necessarily one of them. But he may soon be adding that title to his long list of accomplishments, which include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cooper has spent his summer touring with his good friend, Johnny Depp, and their band, Hollywood Vampires, including Aerosmith's Joe Perry. For the Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)
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22 August
Embrace the Dark Arts This Fall in New Offering at Universal Orlando
This fall, something absolutely sinister is going down in the dark alleyways of Universal Orlando Resort's Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The popular theme park destination announced today that a completely new and immersive experience is coming to Diagon Alley on select dates from September 1 through November 4. In what feels like a cue taken from the presence of Stormtroopers at Disney World's
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8 August
Citing “Crisis” in Florida, Residents Warn Off Disney Fans From Moving to the Sunshine State
A Disney fan asked for advice on moving to Florida to be closer to Disney World, and Florida residents were quick to give them a few warnings. For a long time, Walt Disney World has been one of the primary tourist draws in Florida. The Disney Resort has enormously impacted Orlando and Central Florida’s economy. Despite the feud that has been going on for over a year now between the Walt Disney Com
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3 August
The Magic Is Gone. Orlando Partner Betrays Disney With Huge DeSantis Donation
In the early 1990s, the NBA was looking to expand. There were two logical sites: Charlotte, North Carolina, and Miami, Florida. Both cities had built-in fanbases and basketball history. But a second city in Florida was looking for a professional sports team: Orlando. Orlando Magic appear to be the first NBA team… ever? to back a presidential candidate: $50k to Ron DeSantis's Super PAC I
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Happy Birthday Harry Potter!
It's our favorite wizard's birthday featuring a special surprise for those who share their birthday with “The Boy Who Lived.” It's a day to step outside the Disney bubble and into the world of magic, wizards, and witches with one of the most famous wizards of all time. Harry Potter is a name that practically every young child knows and cherishes. A journey that began in a small cafe in
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21 July
You Might Not Want To… But Strap On Your High Heels, Wear Hot Pink, and Go Watch ‘Barbie’
The Barbie movie has been the talk of the town for a long time. From Ryan Gosling being adorably adamant about Ken in interviews to Margot Robbie dressing up as different Barbies for promotional events, the movie has seemingly been everywhere. Even Booktok and Bookstagram jumped on the bandwagon and published content themed around the Barbie movie. This writer decided to go watch the Barbie movie
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20 July
Guest Calls Out “Lack of Integrity” With Theme Park’s Express Line
When you visit a popular theme park, it's not surprising that you may encounter some very long lines. And the more beloved the ride, the longer the line will be. People often think of Walt Disney World Resort when they think about vacationing in Orlando, Florida. However, Orlando is more than just Disney. The area is full of theme parks — including LEGOLAND, SeaWorld Orlando, and the Univers
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20 July
Universal Ups the Ante! Announces New Land in Orlando Theme Park
Universal Orlando is pulling no punches and bringing out the big guns to take on Disney and its Central Florida Disney Resort, Walt Disney World. The friendly competition and rivalry between the Walt Disney Company and Universal has been going on for years now, from the bidding war for 20th Century Studios between Comcast and the Walt Disney Company (then headed by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts and Di
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17 July
TikToker Called Out For Blatantly Disregarding Park’s Filming Rules
One thing that keeps Guests coming back to places like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort is the fact that the Parks are never the same twice. There's always something new and exciting happening. One of the most exciting times to visit the theme parks is when a new ride opens. At Universal Orlando, a new attraction is scheduled to open later this summer. That attraction is Villa
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16 July
Dwayne Johnson’s Latest Movie Wrestles With An Unusual Subject
It's been an eventful year so far for Dwayne Johnson. Earlier this year, he was named in a $3 billion lawsuit claiming he and other conspirators allegedly planned on kidnapping former WWE wrestler Trenesha Briggers (Rhaka Khan) and her children. That lawsuit was later dismissed. But after that, NBC canceled Johnson's show Young Rock. There was also talk that Johnson would replace Johnny Depp in t
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