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 -1 September
Universal Finally Drops Official Opening Date for Record-Breaking ‘Fast & Furious’ Coaster
Universal Studios Hollywood guests can officially start marking their calendars. One of the park's biggest projects has been taking shape in plain sight, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to watch its sprawling coaster track rise across the property. Universal has revealed plenty about what riders can expect, from extreme speeds to vehicles that rotate as they race through the course. What g
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Aug- 2026 -31 August
Fans Are Flocking to a Hidden Dollywood Sanctuary to Honor Dolly Parton
Nestled amid the thrilling roller coasters and the sweet scent of fresh cinnamon bread, a quiet corner of Dollywood has transformed into a profound place of mourning. Following the recent passing of the park's iconic namesake, fans from across the country have flocked to a hidden, historic sanctuary within the theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. For those seeking an intimate way to pay their re
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30 August
Busch Gardens Announces Florida Theme Park Closure on August 27
Severe weather forced Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to shut its gates early last week, cutting a Thursday visit short for guests already inside the Central Florida theme park. The Closure Announcement Busch Gardens Tampa Bay posted an Instagram story on August 27, alerting guests to the sudden closure, writing: “Due to inclement weather, Busch Gardens is closed for the rest of today, Aug. 27. We h
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29 August
Universal Clamps Down on Afternoon Crowds with Hard 2 PM Wristband Deadline
Universal Orlando Resort has changed how eligible guests can enter its expanded Halloween Horror Nights 35 Stay & Scream period at Universal Studios Florida. On opening weekend, guests using designated HHN entry lanes could have both their daytime admission and same-night Halloween Horror Nights admission scanned at the entrance, then receive the wristband needed for early haunted-house access. Th
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29 August
Six Flags Magic Mountain Closes X2 After Two Riders Suffer Brain Hemorrhages
A Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster remains closed after two women suffered severe brain hemorrhages within six days of each other after riding X2 in July. Both women lost consciousness and required emergency brain surgery, according to a CNN investigation published this week. The closure is not being described by Six Flags as permanent. The park’s official scheduled-ride-closures page lists
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29 August
Universal HHN Could See Guests Attendance Drop During 35th Year
Something unusual is happening during Universal Halloween Horror Nights this year: one of the event's most recognizable horror icons is seemingly absent. Michael Myers has appeared at Halloween Horror Nights before, with Universal previously turning John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) into haunted-house experiences for guests. But when the 35th anniversary of HHN begins at Universal Studios Florida
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29 August
Universal Crew Member Confirms What’s Happening to 27-Year-Old ‘Jurassic Park’ Water Ride
Months have passed since guests last boarded one of Universal Orlando Resort‘s most famous water rides, and the extended downtime has fueled plenty of questions about what crews are doing inside. For an attraction that's been around since the opening days of Islands of Adventure, a refurbishment isn't unusual. But when the closure stretches for months, fans understandably start wondering whe
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29 August
Disney Makes Surprise Pokémon Move Amid Silence From Universal
Pokémon is suddenly becoming a much more valuable piece of the entertainment industry’s biggest rivalry. For years, Universal has looked like the obvious home for an expanded Pokémon presence. Its partnership with Nintendo has already produced SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, transforming Mario, Donkey Kong, and other gaming characters into major theme park attractions in the United States and Japan. Pokémon
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29 August
Universal Reveals New ‘Stranger Things’ Show as HHN 35 Prices Climb
Regular daytime folks will not have the chance to enjoy this new Stranger Things experience that has arrived at Universal Studios Florida. Here's why. ‘Stranger Things' Show Arrives to Universal Studios Florida Universal Orlando Resort has added a major new piece of entertainment to Halloween Horror Nights 35: Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins, a nighttime lagoon show at Universal Studios F
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28 August
Universal Quietly Erases Dr. Seuss Reference From Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort has decided it was time to remove a highly controversial and hurtful reference from its original opening day land, Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure. Seuss Landing Removes ‘Hurtful' Language From Islands of Adventure References to McElligot’s Pool have been removed from a water feature at the entrance to Seuss Landing inside Universal Islands of Adventure, accord
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