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 -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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22 August
Investor Allegations Target Six Flags Over Misleading Financial Statements
Six Flags Faces Severe Attendance Declines Six Flags is experiencing significant challenges as it reports a 17% drop in guest attendance compared to previous years. This alarming decrease has been a cause for concern among investors, particularly after the resignation of CEO Richard Zimmerman, which was announced in light of disappointing earnings. The decline in attendance coincides with the trou
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22 August
Complete Guide to Universal Orlando Ride Closures in September 2025
If you’re eyeing a Universal Orlando Resort trip this September, brace yourself: not every attraction will be open. Some rides are getting routine maintenance, others take short breaks, and one attraction is forever gone. Here’s the full rundown of what won’t be available and what to expect in the months ahead. Credit: Universal Universal Orlando’s Three Parks Universal Orlando Resort is more than
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20 August
Why Disney Fans Are Quietly Celebrating Universal Orlando’s Rise
If you’ve ever spent time in Orlando’s theme parks, you know there’s always something new brewing. Rides open, rides close, expansions arrive, and rumors swirl. But the most interesting part isn’t always what Disney is doing next. It’s how Universal keeps pushing the envelope—and how Disney’s most loyal fans, the so-called Disney Adults, might secretly be rooting for their competition to succeed.
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