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- 2026 -28 May
Universal Confirms Limited Operating Schedule for New Texas Kids Resort
Universal is finally giving fans a much clearer look at its upcoming family-focused theme park in Texas, but one newly confirmed detail is catching a lot of people off guard. Unlike Universal Orlando Resort or Universal Studios Hollywood, the new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco will not stay open every single day of the year. Universal has now officially confirmed that the park will operate on a s
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28 May
Heads Up Parents, Universal Just Revealed the Opening Date for Its Newest Theme Park
Universal has been having a busy year. Epic Universe opened in Orlando and immediately became one of the most talked-about theme park debuts in recent memory. Disney has tried to match that energy with the new Muppets coaster at Hollywood Studios, which opened to huge lines. And now, in the middle of all of that, Universal just quietly dropped one of its more significant announcements of 2026. Uni
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27 May
Dolly Parton Confirms New Vacation Destination Opening June 24
Dolly Parton is expanding her Tennessee empire beyond Dollywood. Introducing Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop On May 27, Dolly Parton took to Instagram to announce the opening of Dolly's Travel Stop, a roadside destination in the spirit of beloved Southern travel chains like Buc-ee's, but filtered entirely through Dolly's signature warmth and Tennessee hospitality. The first location opens on June 2
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27 May
SeaWorld-Owned Theme Park Hit With Immediate Shutdown Order From Government Officials
Government health inspectors have forced another restaurant closure at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the conditions that triggered the order aren't something guests who've eaten at the theme park dining location recently will want to read about. Zagora Cafe Ordered Closed on May 26 Health inspectors issued an emergency closure recommendation for Zagora Cafe at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on May 26, and
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27 May
End of an Era: Universal Officially Closes Another Piece of The Lost Continent
Another piece of The Lost Continent has officially disappeared from Universal Orlando, and fans are once again wondering how much longer the land has left inside Islands of Adventure. Treasures of Poseidon has now officially closed. The closure may seem small compared to a ride shutdown, but longtime Universal fans immediately understood why people online reacted so strongly. The Lost Continent ha
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27 May
Universal Removes Annual Passholder Perk After Guests Already Paid
Universal Orlando fans are sounding off online after the resort announced that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will no longer offer Universal Express beginning July 1, 2026. For many guests, this is not just another operational adjustment. It is a direct hit to the value of some of Universal’s most expensive products, including the Premier Annual Pass, premium on-site hotels, and Ex
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27 May
Universal Quietly Lowering Epic Universe Prices Has Fans Asking the Same Big Question
For years, being a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder meant belonging to something bigger than just a ticket tier. It meant spontaneous nights at CityWalk, quick rides on VelociCoaster, holiday visits to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and the feeling that the parks were always there waiting. For many fans, UOAP status became part of their identity. But over the last year, something has felt
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27 May
Universal Quietly Filed New Dark Universe Permits, and Guests Think a Major Expansion Is Beginning
For decades, Universal’s legendary monsters have lived in the shadows of theme park history. Dracula. Frankenstein’s Monster. The Wolf Man. The Creature from the Black Lagoon. These characters helped define horror cinema long before modern franchises dominated the box office, and for many longtime fans, Universal finally gave them the spotlight they deserved with Dark Universe at Universal Epic Un
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27 May
Great Scott! After 20 Years, Universal Orlando Sets Official ‘Back to the Future’ Return
Universal Orlando Resort has spent the last several years reminding guests where the company’s roots really are. While modern franchises still dominate much of the resort, longtime fans have probably noticed a growing focus on older films that helped turn Universal into a theme park powerhouse in the first place. That nostalgic energy has become even more noticeable since Epic Universe officially
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27 May
Skip Disney and Universal This Summer for This Georgia Theme Park and Save Hundreds
This is not an anti-Disney article. Disney is Disney, and Universal is Universal, and both parks earn their reputations in ways that are genuinely hard to argue with. But there is a version of a summer theme park trip that does not involve I-4, Lightning Lane math, virtual queue alarms, or spending the equivalent of a car payment on a single day of admission, and that version exists three hours no
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