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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Jul- 2023 -16 July
After Months of Bitterness, DeSantis and Iger Find They Have Something In Common
It's hard to believe that after nearly 18 months of feuding, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would have anything in common. The two men have thrown sharp blows at each other as DeSantis rails against Disney across the country as he runs for the Republican presidential nomination. Related: In Iger vs. DeSantis, It's a Battle of Egos to the Death For his part, just this past we
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12 July
Every Fight DeSantis Picks with Disney Hands His Biggest Rival A Victory
Near the end of Act I of Hamilton, Aaron Burr wonders why Alexander Hamilton relentlessly writes and discusses his opinions. Burr sings, “Every proclamation guarantees free ammunition for your enemies.” Every time Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opens his mouth about the Walt Disney Company, he hands his enemies free ammunition to ruin his political future. Now, he just gave his biggest
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11 July
Man Claiming to Be Disney Executive Tells City Council Disney Opening Pediatric Transgender Clinics
It sometimes makes you wonder why people believe everything they read online. A video was making the rounds on Facebook this week, supposedly of the co-chair of Disney's entertainment division, Alan Bergman, making some wild claims about the company's plans. The claims were so outlandish that if anyone took a second to think about them logically, they would have realized there was no way this was
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9 July
Guest Slapped After Screaming and Cursing At Theme Park Team Member
When people think about vacationing with their family — especially a family that has kids — they often think of heading to Orlando, Florida, and visiting Walt Disney World Resort. However, Walt Disney World is not the only theme park in the Orlando area. Orlando is a theme park mecca — home to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, Legoland Florida, and Universal Studios Orlando Re
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9 July
Megyn Kelly Trashes ‘Woke’ Disney, Calling DEI Position ‘Wasted’
Former Fox News personality Megyn Kelly took to her podcast to trash the Walt Disney Company and CEO Bob Iger over the company's recent losses at the box office. Still, more importantly, she criticized Disney for including characters of other races and LGBTQ+ characters in their films. At the start of her podcast on Sirius XM, Kelly devoted a segment to discussing Disney's recent box office failur
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8 July
Tired of Disney’s ‘Woke’? Texas Has Something For You
When Disney's feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis started, several states vied for the jobs and investment the Walt Disney Company provided to Florida. North and South Carolina made pitches to Disney, hoping to attract them to their state, but Texas was the loudest. But that was mainly from a man who claimed that Disney was coming, only to steal money from his investors. But the idea of Walt D
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7 July
British Politician Demands Removal of Disney Cartoons, Saying They’re Too “Welcoming” for Child Refugees
A British politician has landed himself in some very hot water after forcing staff to paint over Disney characters on the walls of a child refugee center because he wanted to make sure the refugee center didn't seem too “welcoming” for the children. Too “Welcoming” for “Terrified” Children According to The Mirror, Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick ordered the
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7 July
Guest Spots Life-Threatening Damage While Riding Popular Attraction, Ride Shuts Down Immediately
Every theme park goer’s worst nightmare became a reality on Friday when a Guest recorded a shocking scene while riding a popular attraction. The most thrilling rides are difficult to engineer, so theme parks like Walt Disney World and Disneyland regularly scan attractions for potential blockages and issues. While Disney Parks are reigning favorites among theme park fans, Carowinds amusement park i
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5 July
Daniel Radcliffe Confirms If He’ll Appear in New ‘Harry Potter’ Series
In 2001, young actor Daniel Radcliffe took on the most iconic role of his career. He was only 12 years old at the time, but the young boy took on the role of Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The film was based on the hit J.K Rowling book of the same name, which came out just four years earlier. The film was an immediate hit and launched Radcliffe — as well as his costar
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Jun- 2023 -30 June
Move Over, Universal! Disney World Has a Threatening New Competitor
Many Disney Fanatics think of the sassy people running Universal Studios' social media accounts when they think of Disney's biggest competitors within the theme park industry, but Walt Disney World Resort now has another theme park competitor to worry about! A travel journalist named Carly Caramanna has just shed some light on a Caribbean theme park that entices its visitors with a gorgeous settin
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