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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Jun- 2023 -28 June
Disney’s Popularity is On the Rise, As DeSantis Stumbles in New Hampshire
If you've ever watched The West Wing, you know that the fictional President of the United States, Jed Bartlett, is from New Hampshire. And if you learned nothing from that show, you know New Hampshire is the home to retail politics. You must shake every hand and kiss every baby in the state to win an election there. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis probably wasn't a huge West Wing fan. Before announc
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24 June
Disney’s Supreme Court Loss Will Have Ripple Effects Across the Already Struggling Company
The Walt Disney Company suffered a significant blow in front of the Supreme Court last week. The Court ruled that a lower court should revive a First Amendment lawsuit against Disney that the lower Court had thrown out. The case stems from Disney's use of Lots-O-Huggin' in Toy Story 3 (2010). A New Jersey company had the trademark on a similar stuffed bear and sued Disney for its use in the blockb
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23 June
Ukrainian General Busts Out His Force Ghost, But Baby Yoda Rules the Day
It is a natural connection. A small group of committed people fighting off an evil empire bent on world domination. The Ukrainian people have clung to Star Wars as motivation and hope during its war with Russia. But now, Ukraine's top general is taking it one step further by invoking his Force Ghost and even bringing Baby Yoda to the fight. The Force is strong with this one: Ukrainian Army Command
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22 June
“It is Getting Close to Being Over.” Former GOP Gov Thinks Disney Will End DeSantis
If you're a politician, there is never a good time to have a terrible stretch. But when you're running for President of the United States, all you want to hear is good news. But for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, there is no good news lately. The Governor, currently running for the Republican nomination for President, has been taking it on the chin the last couple of weeks, and things just got sig
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20 June
Massive Fire Shuts Down Theme Park
The Disney Parks are the epitome of magic and wonder for Guests from all over the world, and while they set a high standard for similar theme parks to meet, they are by no means the only Park that Guests love to frequent. Often, we have reported on news from Universal—Disney’s biggest competitor; recently, they announced Halloween Horror Nights house themed on the hit series Last of Us. Today, we
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15 June
Official: The Last of Us Coming to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios is not wasting time using the success of HBO's The Last of Us series. Earlier this year, the world was mesmerized by the post-apocalyptic drama starring America's daddy Pedro Pascal and the talented Bella Ramsey. Viewers were sucked in by the terrifying presence of the fungal infected from the show, and now they will have a chance to experience them in a famous panic-inducing sea
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13 June
Why Disney Fans Think Genie+ Should Cost More
Walt Disney World and Disneyland have long set the theme Park standard for the world to follow. For decades, pristine Parks, immaculate restrooms, top-notch service, and delectable dining have been markers of the Disney experience. The Cast Members and commitment to characters carrying out their personas in the Parks have been impossible for competitors to match, and the magic has kept Guests retu
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7 June
First Look: All-New “Evil” Addition Revealed at Universal Studios
The largest, gibberish-speaking workforce has officially taken over Universal Studios in Orlando. Gru’s rambunctious crew of minions have been hard at work with their mammoth-sized addition to the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction. Sweeping the nation (and the box office) with fan-favorite films like ​​Despicable Me (2010), Despicable Me 2 (2013), Minions (2015), Despicable Me 3 (2017), Yello
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May- 2023 -23 May
Two Classic Universal Attractions Are Permanently Closing in 2023
With Gru's tiny, yellow employees claiming more real estate in Minion Park, certified classic attractions are getting the boot from Universal's Park maps. Nestled between Minion Park and Jurassic Park is a fiery Hollywood show that's been put on the back burner for three years—and it's on the chopping block. Based on Ron Howard's 1991 film, Universal Studios Japan's Backdraft demonstrated fire eff
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17 May
Brightline Unveils Details, Begins Ticket Sales for Select Dates
High-speed rail company Brightline has been the talk of the town and is one of the most exciting additions to come to Orlando. The station has been open to the public at Orlando International Airport (MCO) for a while now, and the “Brightline Orlando Station offers a new connection between Orlando’s world-famous attractions, thousands of flights, and top destinations in South Florida.” We at Disne
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