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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Jan- 2024 -30 January
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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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27 January
Disney Rival Building Its Own Space Mountain and Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is arguably one of the most iconic areas of a Disney castle park (perhaps second to Fantasyland). It is also one of the largest themed areas of both Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park. Related: Pirates of the Caribbean Theme Park Coming in 2025 Although the attractions vary between the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort versions, they all contain Space Mountain, the As
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26 January
Two Years Later, Some Believe ‘Full House’ Star Bob Saget Predicted His Own Death
We can remember when breaking news hit on the evening of January 9, 2022, as Bob Saget, the “Full House” and “America's Funniest Home Videos” star and popular comedian, died at age 65. Bob Saget's Death Two years ago, the terrible news had all of us in shock, as it was confirmed when @OrangeCoSheriff took to Twitter around 7:45 p.m. on January 9, 2022, to report: “Ear
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