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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Sep- 2026 -3 September
Loews Just Made a Major Move at Universal Orlando Resort
Stephen Cummings left Universal Orlando Resort in 2023. He just walked back in with a bigger title than he had when he left. Loews Hotels & Co has promoted Cummings to senior vice president of operations for Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort, putting him in command of all 11 hotels on the property. Every resort. Every restaurant. Every front desk. Roughly the entire hotel operation at one o
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2 September
Universal Confirms Major Islands of Adventure Attraction Will Close in 2027
Universal Orlando Resort is preparing for another major attraction closure at Islands of Adventure. The park is already in the middle of several significant projects, with construction, refurbishments, and permanent closures changing what guests can experience. That work will continue into 2027, and Universal has now confirmed another attraction will temporarily disappear from the lineup. This tim
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2 September
Universal Blocks Standard Guests, Expands Pricey Epic Universe Event
A regular ticket to Epic Universe can buy guests an entire day inside Universal Orlando's newest theme park. But when nighttime arrives, another group of visitors is getting an experience that daytime guests can't stick around to enjoy. Universal Orlando Resort is expanding a limited-capacity option that keeps select guests inside Epic Universe after the normal operating day ends. It costs nearly
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2 September
Universal Studios Florida Permanently Closing 36-Year-Old Attraction
Universal Orlando is clearing the way for another project at Universal Studios Florida. This time, the change comes at the expense of one of the oldest attractions in the entire park. Animal Actors on Location! will give its final performance on November 2, 2026, before permanently closing. The show has been part of Universal Studios Florida for 36 years, surviving multiple name changes and enormo
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1 September
Universal Studios Florida Confirms Replacement Use for Closed Fast & Furious Location
One of Universal Studios Florida's newest empty spaces won't remain completely unused. Fast & Furious: Supercharged permanently closed in August, bringing an end to an attraction that had operated in the park's San Francisco section since 2018. Universal still hasn't revealed what will eventually take over the attraction itself. However, the company has now confirmed a new purpose for the former r
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1 September
Universal Finally Drops Official Opening Date for Record-Breaking ‘Fast & Furious’ Coaster
Universal Studios Hollywood guests can officially start marking their calendars. One of the park's biggest projects has been taking shape in plain sight, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to watch its sprawling coaster track rise across the property. Universal has revealed plenty about what riders can expect, from extreme speeds to vehicles that rotate as they race through the course. What g
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Aug- 2026 -31 August
Fans Are Flocking to a Hidden Dollywood Sanctuary to Honor Dolly Parton
Nestled amid the thrilling roller coasters and the sweet scent of fresh cinnamon bread, a quiet corner of Dollywood has transformed into a profound place of mourning. Following the recent passing of the park's iconic namesake, fans from across the country have flocked to a hidden, historic sanctuary within the theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. For those seeking an intimate way to pay their re
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30 August
Busch Gardens Announces Florida Theme Park Closure on August 27
Severe weather forced Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to shut its gates early last week, cutting a Thursday visit short for guests already inside the Central Florida theme park. The Closure Announcement Busch Gardens Tampa Bay posted an Instagram story on August 27, alerting guests to the sudden closure, writing: “Due to inclement weather, Busch Gardens is closed for the rest of today, Aug. 27. We h
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29 August
Universal Clamps Down on Afternoon Crowds with Hard 2 PM Wristband Deadline
Universal Orlando Resort has changed how eligible guests can enter its expanded Halloween Horror Nights 35 Stay & Scream period at Universal Studios Florida. On opening weekend, guests using designated HHN entry lanes could have both their daytime admission and same-night Halloween Horror Nights admission scanned at the entrance, then receive the wristband needed for early haunted-house access. Th
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29 August
Six Flags Magic Mountain Closes X2 After Two Riders Suffer Brain Hemorrhages
A Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster remains closed after two women suffered severe brain hemorrhages within six days of each other after riding X2 in July. Both women lost consciousness and required emergency brain surgery, according to a CNN investigation published this week. The closure is not being described by Six Flags as permanent. The park’s official scheduled-ride-closures page lists
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