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- 2026 -9 June
A Major Warning Sign for Disney? Universal’s New Kids Resort Is Seeing Demand Few Expected
For years, the theme park industry has been locked in a familiar battle. Bigger thrills. Bigger lands. Bigger investments. Every announcement seemed designed to answer the same question: how can parks attract the next generation of guests while keeping longtime fans engaged? But a surprising shift is unfolding in Texas. As families count down the days until Universal Kids Resort opens its gates on
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7 June
Universal Sets June 9 Deadline for Major Toon Lagoon Change at Islands of Adventure
For years, Toon Lagoon has remained one of the most colorful and unique corners of Islands of Adventure. While newer attractions and entire new lands often steal the spotlight, some of the park's original experiences continue to play an important role in the guest experience. One of those attractions is finally preparing for a comeback. Universal has confirmed that the refurbishment of Me Ship, Th
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7 June
Universal Permanently Removes Final Pieces of Opening-Day Islands of Adventure
For years, Lost Continent occupied a unique place inside Islands of Adventure. While newer additions grabbed headlines and attracted massive crowds, the land quietly remained one of the last surviving examples of Universal's original vision for the park. Today, that chapter is rapidly coming to an end. Construction walls, demolition projects, and expanding work zones have transformed much of Lost
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7 June
Lifetime Ban: Ohio Teen Tasered at Cedar Point and Banned From All Six Flags Parks After Midway Assault on Transgender Woman
A celebratory birthday trip to an iconic Ohio theme park quickly devolved into a public nightmare, resulting in a dramatic foot chase, a Taser deployment, and a historic corporate ban. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, an 18-year-old high school student allegedly targeted and assaulted a transgender woman in the middle of a crowded midway at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Credit: Credit Point The suspect,
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6 June
Universal Built the Most Anticipated Theme Park in Years—Now Fans Want One Major Issue Fixed
For theme park fans, anticipation only lasts so long. When Universal Epic Universe first opened its gates, the excitement was unlike anything the industry had seen in years. Guests traveled across the country—and in many cases, across the world—to experience the newest major theme park in Orlando. Entire vacations were built around stepping into worlds inspired by Nintendo, Harry Potter, classic m
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6 June
As Fast & Furious Nears Opening, Universal Guests Are About To Encounter Something Entirely New
There’s a certain feeling that comes with watching a major new roller coaster rise above a theme park skyline. For months, guests visiting Universal Studios Hollywood have watched towering steel track take shape on the hillside above the park. Construction walls have fueled speculation, testing has sparked excitement, and every new update has given fans another reason to wonder just how far Univer
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6 June
Universal Drops Iconic Monsters, Confirms First-Ever Anime Haunted House for Popular Horror Attraction
Universal has spent years transforming its horror events into some of the biggest attractions in the theme park industry. Halloween Horror Nights alone now pulls massive crowds every season, but the company’s plans clearly stretch far beyond a few months in the fall. That vision keeps growing with Universal’s newest horror announcement. Several haunted houses and live entertainment offerings have
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6 June
Finally Some Good News for the Sloths Who Survived the Deadly Orlando Attraction
The Sloth World story has been one of the hardest ones to follow in the Central Florida animal welfare space over the past several months, and anyone who has been reading the updates from the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens since April knows exactly what that means. Thirteen two-toed sloths arrived at the Zoo on April 24 after being rescued from Sloth World, the Ocala-area attraction tha
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5 June
Universal Backtracks After Rumors Spread Over New Ride Opening
A brief website update sparked confusion among Universal Studios Hollywood fans. Universal Studios Hollywood has spent the past year increasingly promoting Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a new coaster based on the blockbuster film franchise. The attraction is expected to be one of the resort's biggest additions in years and its first high-speed outdoor roller coaster. The ride has become a regul
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5 June
Guests Across Las Vegas Felt the Ground Move—Just Miles From Universal’s New Horror Experience
For millions of visitors, Las Vegas is a place built on spectacle. Towering resorts, immersive attractions, dazzling entertainment, and increasingly ambitious themed experiences have transformed the city into far more than a gambling destination. It’s become a place where guests expect the unexpected—but usually in the best possible way. That’s why Thursday afternoon felt different. Across the Las
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