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- 2025 -27 August
Only the Brave Will Try These 5 Shocking Foods at Halloween Horror Nights 2025
Halloween Horror Nights isn’t just about dodging scare actors or screaming your way through haunted houses. It’s also about the food—those outrageous, limited-time bites fans line up for almost as eagerly as the mazes themselves. Each year brings new creations that are creepy and delicious, reminding everyone that at HHN, the thrills don’t end when you leave a house—they follow you to the food sta
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26 August
Universal Orlando’s New Team Member Isn’t Human — It’s a Cat
Universal Studios was seen training its latest addition to the team, a cat! A Cat Is Joining the Universal Studios Family Theme parks are built on big reveals—jaw-dropping rides, dazzling parades, and blockbuster attractions that keep fans buzzing. But sometimes, the moments that leave the biggest impression aren’t about towering coasters or massive movie tie-ins. They’re about the small, unexpect
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26 August
Fans in Mourning as Universal Orlando Strips Away Park Landmark After 16 Years
Universal Orlando Resort has officially removed a landmark within the park since 2009. Universal Orlando Resort Says Goodbye to Coaster Landmark It’s hard to imagine the front of Universal Studios Florida without it. The towering vertical lift, the pulsing LED lights, the soundtrack blasting as guests screamed through loops—Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was more than a ride; it was a ritual for thrill
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24 August
Knott’s Berry Farm Revokes Paying Guest Access as of August 19, 2025
Knott’s Berry Farm has recently become the center of controversy after reportedly denying entry to several paying guests during its annual Knott’s Scary Farm: Nightmares Revealed event. The hard-ticketed yearly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Halloween Haunt festivities coming to America’s first theme park. On August 19, 2025, dozens of guests who had purchased tickets for Knott’s Sca
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23 August
Shock Death on ‘Emily in Paris’ Set as 47-Year-Old Crew Member Dies
The glitzy world of Emily in Paris is no stranger to drama and spectacle, but recent events on set have taken an unexpected and somber turn. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the next season, but now the production is dealing with a tragedy that has left the entire team shaken. On August 21, 2025, Diego Borella, a 47-year-old assistant director, tragically passed away during filming in Venice. W
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23 August
Universal Halloween Horror Nights Just Got Easier To Navigate Thanks to This New Update
Universal Halloween Horror Nights just got a lot easier to navigate thanks to a scenic route that will soon reopen to the public. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Will Now Be Easier To Handle Picture this: thousands of guests pouring into Universal Studios Florida, sweating through the Florida heat as they loop the long way around the lagoon. For weeks, one of the park’s most valuable
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23 August
Epic Universe Debuts Game-Changing Update for Key Rides
We have some exciting news for Epic Universe fans. Related: Disney Fans Are Freaking Out Over the Changes to Haunted Mansion: Here’s Why Universal has made significant changes to enhance the visitor experience at Epic Universe by expanding its Express Pass options. This inclusion now extends to some of the most sought-after attractions, making it easier for guests to enjoy the park's offerings wit
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23 August
Halloween Horror Nights Update From Universal Has Fans on Edge
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort has promised to scare for decades, but 2025 comes with a twist nobody saw coming: an official warning. Universal has cautioned guests that one haunted house this year may cross boundaries the event has never dared to push. The message landed like a thunderclap for fans who thought they’d seen everything HHN had to offer. This isn’t just another s
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23 August
Drug Dealer Who Supplied Ketamine to Matthew Perry Pleads Guilty
Matthew Perry’s death left a void in the entertainment world that fans and loved ones continue to mourn. Nearly two years have passed since that devastating day in October 2023 when Perry, the actor beloved for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, was found unconscious in his hot tub. Initially thought to be a drowning, the investigation quickly uncovered a much darker cause—Perry had died from a
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22 August
Fans Stunned as Universal Theme Park Makes Historic Change to Halloween Horror Nights
A Universal theme park has done the unthinkable and added a guest experience that will make you buy Halloween Horror Nights faster than you can say boo. Universal Theme Park Adds Dining Plan to HHN 2025 Lineup The fog creeps in, screams echo through the backlot, and monsters stalk every corner of Universal Studios Hollywood. But this year, the biggest surprise at Halloween Horror Nights doesn’t co
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