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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May- 2023 -9 May
Orlando Group Wants to Build Pro Baseball Stadium Near Disney World
Could the Theme Park capital of the world also become the permanent home of a Major League Baseball team? That's one man's dream. On Tuesday, May 9, Pat Williams made his pitch for MLB Orlando, sharing concept art for a state-of-the-art privately-funded ballpark strategically located between Universal Orlando Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort. According to WESH 2 reporter Daren Stolzfus, Wil
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8 May
Mulan Appears Unexpectedly During Royal Coronation
 The British royal family (which includes some Disney fans with very expensive tastes) has just undergone a huge change as Charles III becomes king and his wife Camilla becomes the queen consort after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Part of the King Charles III coronation celebrations involved a star-studded concert that featured singers like Lionel Richie and Katy Perry as well as icons like And
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7 May
“Off the Rails”: Journalist Slams Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
More voices are making themselves heard when it comes to the Disney vs. DeSantis feud, and these voices are markedly unhappy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's friction was sparked by disagreements surrounding the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill introduced by Governor DeSantis in February 2022. What started as such has long since escalate
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3 May
“Such a Weird Hill to Die On”: Florida House Passes Bill, Continues to Come for Disney Contracts
Another day, another update on the Disney vs. DeSantis case. It seems like the Walt Disney Company’s battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is all anyone can talk about at the moment. The battle that has been drawn out for over a year now has had numerous back-and-forths, with each party constantly swinging back every time it appeared like one of them scored a winning shot. Most recently, Walt
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2 May
President Trump 2024? Poll Shows DeSantis’s Disney Feud May Have Confirmed Opponent’s Candidacy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's feud with the Walt Disney Company is practically all anyone can talk about at the moment. The fight has raged on for over a year; what began with the “Don't Say Gay” debacle, known by opponents as the Parental Rights in Education Act, has turned into a full-blown legal battle with Disney suing Governor DeSantis. Disney stated that DeSantis's actions, includi
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1 May
Music at Walt Disney Concert Hall was so Fire, A Woman in the Crowd Got Aroused
The beauty of music is that it inspires a reaction in all of us. Whether that reaction is joy or sadness, or on some rare occasions, a physical reaction, perhaps even tears or you break out dancing. Everyone remembers the first time they heard that song, and now every time you listen, it brings you back to that moment. Remember when you first heard Pink Floyd's “Wish You Were Here?” Or
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Apr- 2023 -30 April
King Charles III Just Can’t Stop Making Disney News
Last month, King Charles III was spread across headlines in connection with Disney. It seemed odd then, but it turned out that it was just Disney punking Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Just before the Reedy Creek Improvement District was dissolved, it signed an agreement with the Walt Disney Company that allowed Disney to have control over the District until 21 years after the last descendant of K
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30 April
DeSantis/Disney Feud Roasted by President Biden at Correspondent’s Dinner
The philosopher Jimmy Buffett once said, “If we weren't all crazy, we would go insane.” And that sums up where we are with the ongoing feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company. Just when you think it's over, something new happens, letting us know there is no end in sight. This week, Disney sued Governor DeSantis, sighting his retaliatory actions against th
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27 April
VIDEO: Disney Releases Teaser Trailer For Newest Movie, ‘Wish’!
If there is one thing that Disney knows how to do really well, it's create incredible animated films. The Walt Disney Company has been doing it since the early 1900s, when they created Steamboat Willie. Since then, they have created dozens of memorable films. Films like Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, and so many more. And now, Disney has g
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25 April
Return of Bob Chapek? Disney Competitor’s Shakeup Draws Speculation
Could Bob Chapek return to a leading role in the entertainment industry? The Walt Disney Company has dealt with several employment-based blows as their people go off and bring magic–and profits–to the competition, and perhaps the most significant example is Jeffrey Katzenberg. After helping spearhead the Disney Renaissance, driving Walt Disney Animation Studios to deliver instant class
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