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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Aug- 2026 -7 August
Universal Studios Hollywood Measles Warning Targets Guests From One Specific Day
A day at Universal Studios Hollywood is usually remembered through ride photos, butterbeer receipts, and sore feet. For some visitors who entered the park late last month, however, the date on their ticket now carries a public-health warning. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that a person infected with measles visited Universal Studios Hollywood on Sunday, July 26, 2026
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7 August
United Parks Consolidates Orlando Leadership Under One President
SeaWorld just confirmed its Orlando park president is out. What they did not do was explain a single thing about it. Back up a week. Look, on July 29, a social media report claimed SeaWorld Orlando park president Jon “JP” Peterson had been forced out of the company. That followed an earlier claim floating around that he was retiring effective immediately. No announcement from the compa
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6 August
Six Flags Magic Mountain Power Outage Delays Two Park Openings, Wiping Out the Morning Rush
A day at Six Flags Magic Mountain often begins as a race before the roller coasters do. Guests arrive early, study the park map and position themselves to reach X2, Tatsu or Twisted Colossus before wait times begin consuming the afternoon. On Wednesday, August 5, that opening-hour strategy never had a chance. A power outage prevented Six Flags Magic Mountain and the neighboring Hurricane Harbor Lo
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6 August
Universal Orlando Gives Epic Universe Its Biggest Holiday Expansion Since Opening
Universal Orlando Resort is making some noticeable changes to its holiday lineup this year, and Epic Universe is at the center of them. After the park's first Christmas season left a few guests wishing for more festive touches, Universal has confirmed that additional holiday decorations are coming to Epic Universe for 2026. The biggest addition is SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, which will officially celebr
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6 August
Universal Shuts Down Years of E.T. Adventure Rumors With One Viral Post
Every few months, the same conversation returns among Universal Orlando fans: Is E.T. Adventure finally nearing the end? The beloved opening-day attraction has survived countless changes at Universal Studios Florida, outlasting dozens of rides while the park has transformed around it. Even so, rumors about its eventual closure have continued for years. Now, Universal has delivered a response that
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6 August
Universal Awarded Major Patent: Is Dark Universe Getting a Water Ride?
Universal hasn't revealed what will eventually fill the expansion area next to Dark Universe at Epic Universe, but that hasn't stopped fans from trying to solve the mystery themselves. Construction permits, building plans, and every newly uncovered document have become part of an ongoing search for clues, with speculation spreading quickly whenever something new appears. Now, another piece of that
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6 August
Universal Orlando Resort Adopts Disney World Feature After Months of Backlash
Universal Orlando Resort got the trash cans. Yes, those trash cans. And they immediately made Disney look lazy. Some background, because this saga has been running all summer. Look, we have spent an unreasonable share of this year talking about garbage bins. Solar-powered cans started landing at Walt Disney World back in June, and what began as a minor oddity became the longest-running park story
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5 August
Universal Studios Hollywood Pulls Hollywood Drift From HHN Express Promise—but One Premium Option Remains
Universal Studios Hollywood guests have spent months watching Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift twist across the hillside, waiting for the moment when construction walls, test runs, and technical rehearsals finally give way to dependable operation. Some visitors were already planning to combine the new coaster with Halloween Horror Nights. Now, that plan comes with a costly complication. Universal’s
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5 August
Epic Universe Slapped With Lawsuit After a Guest Suffered Injuries During a Recent Visit
Theme-park safety conversations tend to begin with the biggest machinery: restraint systems, launch tracks, towering drops, and the sophisticated ride vehicles carrying guests through Orlando’s newest attractions. A new lawsuit involving Universal Epic Universe focuses on something far less spectacular—and much easier to encounter. Juan Bautista Tenjo filed a negligence complaint against Universal
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4 August
Universal Orlando Guests Have a New Way to Recognize Team Members
Every guest has a story about an employee who made their vacation better. Maybe someone helped solve a problem, offered directions at the perfect moment, or turned an ordinary interaction into a memorable one. Universal Orlando Resort is now giving guests an official way to recognize those employees through a brand-new feature inside its mobile app. The new “#UOFistBump” option allows
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