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 -17 September
Six Flags Raises 2027 Prestige Pass Price Before Reported Sale Deadline
Six Flags Over Texas guests who waited to buy a 2027 Prestige Pass are now facing a higher advertised price, even though a passholder report says the park’s “lowest price” promotion had been extended through September 18. As of September 17, the Arlington, Texas, park’s official season-pass page lists Prestige at $199, up from the $179 price reported by theme-park enthusiast KBrew. The change matt
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17 September
Universal Confirms Five-Month Volcano Bay Closure Through Spring 2027
Universal Orlando Resort guests planning a fall or winter vacation are about to lose access to an entire park for months. Universal Volcano Bay will begin an extended maintenance closure on October 26, 2026, taking the water theme park out of operation through winter and into spring 2027. Universal's current official park-hours and closures page lists a planned reopening on or before March 24, 202
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17 September
Universal Opens 72-MPH Fast & Furious Coaster as Beijing Gets Fully Indoor Attraction
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is officially open at Universal Studios Hollywood, putting guests aboard the California park’s first outdoor, high-speed roller coaster. But on the same day, Universal Beijing Resort confirmed a very different future for the same movie franchise: Asia’s first Fast & Furious-themed indoor thrill ride. That contrast is the real story. Hollywood gets a 72-mph outdoor c
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16 September
Universal Announces Surprise Bonus New ‘Fast & Furious’ Ride
Universal is not done expanding Fast & Furious in its theme parks. The franchise has already undergone a major reset at Universal. For years, its biggest theme park presence came through Fast & Furious – Supercharged, which first appeared on the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood before receiving a standalone version at Universal Studios Florida (both of which have since closed). More rece
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16 September
Universal Drops Second Major Attraction as Hagrid Mysteriously Goes Offline (Sept. 16)
Universal Islands of Adventure guests ran into an unexpected problem Wednesday morning, and it involved an attraction many people make a priority before they even enter the park. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure was unavailable as September 16 got underway. The situation immediately drew attention because Hagrid’s remains one of the biggest attractions at Universal Orlando Resort. Ri
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16 September
Universal Wipes out Classic IPs as 6 New Lands to Emerge
Universal United Kingdom Resort is taking shape in Bedfordshire, England, and a new report is putting a number on the Universal UK theme park’s internal layout: six zones designed to offer experiences for the whole family. The claim comes from theme-park creator Digital Dan, who reported the six-zone detail on September 15. That number is not yet published on Universal’s official project website.
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15 September
Universal Orlando Guests Eating Dinner When Ceiling Comes Crashing Down
A trip to Universal CityWalk Orlando can end with plenty of stories to tell. This probably isn't one guests expected to bring home. A group of diners found themselves in the middle of an unusual situation at Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food after part of the restaurant's ceiling reportedly came down while guests were eating. The incident was captured in a TikTok from TheSparkofFigment, giving view
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15 September
Universal Could Replace 4 Attractions in Massive Overhaul: What’s Coming Next?
Universal Orlando Resort has never been afraid to retire an attraction when it sees a bigger opportunity ahead. That approach matters even more now. Epic Universe is open, giving Universal Orlando Resort its newest theme park while raising questions about what could happen at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Four rides stand out for very different reasons. One has already perman
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15 September
Universal Pulls the Plug on Epic Universe Fireworks After Just 2 Months
Epic Universe’s first regular fireworks show has hit trouble less than 10 weeks after its debut. Universal Celestial Goodnight launched on July 7, 2026, adding a nightly finale to Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park. The production runs in Celestial Park at park close, combining its existing fountains and lighting system with music and pyrotechnics. Its arrival marked a notable expansion
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15 September
Universal Orlando Resort Accused of Censoring Stranger Things Dessert
Universal Orlando Resort quietly swapped the decoration on its Stranger Things dessert. The line is censored now. Some context. Look, theme park food has quietly turned into one of the most competitive pieces of the seasonal event business. Halloween Horror Nights used to be houses and scare zones. Now it is also whatever you are eating while walking between them, and both Universal and Disney hav
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