Outside the Disney Bubble
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Sep- 2025 -9 September
Universal Studios Hit by Surprising Police Operation—Guests Are Talking
Universal Studios Florida is dishing out scares and thrills at HHN 34. But according to numerous reports, there's also an undercover police presence in the park this year. Universal Studios HHN 34 Brings About Frights and Police The screams are louder, the fog thicker, and the streets of Universal Studios Florida are crawling with horror fans eager for Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 34. But beyond
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9 September
Universal Just Killed Off Its Monsters Legacy After Epic Universe News
Something unsettling is happening at Universal Orlando Resort. Once a reliable part of the parks, the studio's Classic Monsters are being shuffled away from their long-time homes. For generations, guests could expect to bump into Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman somewhere on the property. Now, those encounters are vanishing. The monsters are being boxed into Epic Universe, Universal’s newest
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8 September
Ron DeSantis May Crack Down on Universal Orlando Resort
Florida’s roadways have become the latest battleground involving Governor Ron DeSantis, and Universal Orlando Resort may be caught in the crossfire. Decorative pavement near the theme park could be the next target of the state’s crackdown on non-standard road designs. The controversy began last month when Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) crews painted over a rainbow crosswalk on Esther
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8 September
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Forever Closure on September 8, 2025
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay just said goodbye to a piece of its history. After more than five decades of thrilling (and soaking) theme park guests, a beloved opening-day attraction has taken its final plunge. Credit: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay In August, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay confirmed the permanent closure of Stanley Falls Flume Ride. The water ride was one of the park’s first amusement attractions, d
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8 September
18-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Theme Park Shooting Incident
Incident Details from the Shooting A tragic event unfolded on Sunday night at Malibu Jack's, an indoor theme park in North Richland Hills, Texas. Just after midnight, local police responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the parking lot, where they discovered two injured individuals. Credit: Malibu Jack's A 21-year-old woman, DaShayla Jones, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene, while a
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7 September
Police Arrest Costumed Character as ‘Traumatized’ Kids Waited for a Photo
Police Intervention at Chuck E. Cheese An unexpected scene unfolded at a Chuck E. Cheese in Tallahassee, Florida, when officers from the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) arrested Jermel Jarreau Jones, a 41-year-old employee dressed as the beloved costumed character. At the time of the apprehension, a group of children eagerly awaited their turn to take photos with the character—a moment intende
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6 September
Universal Expands Halloween, Takes New Experiences Outside of HHN
Universal is announcing new adults-only Halloween events outside of Halloween Horror Nights. Universal Takes Halloween Outside of Halloween Horror Nights You step onto the Universal Orlando grounds and immediately feel it: excitement buzzing through the air like static electricity. Autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet, seasonal décor adorns every corner, and there’s a sense that this isn’t just
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6 September
Historic Theme Park Tells Millions; ”Use Your Ticket or Get Denied Entry”
This theme park has been open since 1906, allowing millions of guests through the decades to enjoy the rides and experience it brings to this portion of the United States. But alas, all good things must come to some sort of end. Summer is over, and Autumn is here. Which means check your ticket, you might be stopped from entering the gates starting September 7, 2025. Here's why. Related: Father Hai
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6 September
Police Issue Startling Update After Dead Body Found Outside SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego, the Mission Bay attraction that has long balanced entertainment with controversy, was at the center of an incident last week that unfolded not inside its gates but on the road outside. The park, which opened in 1964, is home to thrill rides like Electric Eel, Emperor, and Journey to Atlantis, along with family rides such as Shipwreck Rapids. Guests also encounter expansive aqua
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5 September
Universal May Outplay Disney With a Fifth Park Game Plan in the Making
When people pictured a 5th gate, the safe bet was always on Disney. But whispers of unusual land development around Universal Boulevard suggest Universal might outplay Disney in the race to a 5th park. If true, the shift could rewrite the theme park rivalry in ways few predicted. Credit: Disney A Resort With Momentum Universal Orlando Resort is no longer Disney’s little brother. Universal Studios
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