Outside the Disney Bubble
Don’t tell Mickey, but sometimes we even talk about events and news outside of the Disney bubble! Here you’ll find information about other theme parks, restaurants, and more outside of Disney.
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Oct- 2026 -27 October
Universal Orlando Makes Unexpected Change to Jurassic Park Amid Extended Closure
Jurassic Park has been welcoming visitors to a world of dinosaurs for more than 25 years, but Universal Orlando guests…
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27 October
End of an Era: Universal Shutters Original Theme Park Lands to Make Way for Modern Expansion
Universal Orlando attendance grew in 2025 after Epic Universe opened, even as the resort’s two established theme parks recorded fewer…
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27 October
Universal Orlando Confirms Major Park Hours Cut Ahead of Holidays, Effective November 2
A holiday vacation at Universal Orlando might come with fewer hours inside the theme parks than some guests expect. While…
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27 October
Universal Orlando Opens New Way to Avoid 3-Hour Grinch Meet-and-Greet Lines
Universal Orlando is getting ready for Christmas, and one of its most popular holiday experiences is officially available to book.…
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27 October
Spotted: Universal Guests Will Find a Completely Changed Epic Universe This Week
It is the last week of October, which means that Halloween isn’t over yet. Epic Universe is on a different…
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26 October
Five Universal Orlando Attractions Are Disappearing From the Schedule This November
Universal Orlando guests planning a November vacation may need to make a few adjustments to their itineraries. Although the resort…
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26 October
Universal Orlando’s Thrill Ride Obsession Could Be Hurting Its Biggest Opportunity
Universal Orlando has spent years building some of the most exciting attractions in the theme park industry. From massive roller…
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26 October
Universal Orlando Is Erasing 27 Years of Theme Park History, and Fans May Not Like What’s Next
Universal Orlando has spent billions of dollars creating bigger attractions, more immersive environments, and entirely new reasons for visitors to…
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25 October
Universal Orlando Has a Serious Disney World Problem, and Epic Universe Can’t Fix It Alone
Universal Orlando Resort has spent billions of dollars trying to become an even bigger competitor to Walt Disney World, but…
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24 October
Universal’s 23-Year ‘Shrek’ Legacy Could Be Coming to an End
Another piece of Universal Studios history may be disappearing for good at one park. Shrek has been a fixture at…
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24 October
‘Back to the Future’ Returning to Universal Parks? New Information Sparks Rumors
Bob Gale has reopened a familiar possibility for Universal Studios Florida: could Back to the Future return if The Simpsons…
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24 October
New Information Reveals Epic Universe Annual Pass Timeline
Comcast has put new Universal Orlando ticket packages on the agenda, but Epic Universe annual passes still lack the details…
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24 October
1990 Universal Attraction Set to Close Forever in 10 Days
Universal Orlando Resort is permanently closing Animal Actors on Location! at Universal Studios Florida on November 3, 2026. For guests…
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24 October
Universal Reopens Previously “Abandoned” Location From 1999
Honk Honkers is reportedly selling holiday merchandise again inside Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure, giving Universal Orlando visitors…
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24 October
Following Deadly Georgia Coaster Fall, Six Flags Modifies Thrill Rides Across Country
Nine roller coasters remain closed across Six Flags properties following a fatal accident in Georgia, and the company is now…
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23 October
Universal Theme Parks Profit Drops 17% in Third Quarter, Comcast Reports
Comcast released its third-quarter results on October 22, and its Theme Parks segment, which includes Universal Orlando Resort, took a…
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23 October
Carowinds Shuts Down Top Coasters as Widespread Restraint Safety Fears Spread Across Six Flags Parks
Carowinds lists five attractions as currently closed, while its official response to the fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia…
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22 October
Universal Studios Cuts November 2026 Park Hours After Halloween
Universal Studios Japan November 2026 hours show a noticeable reduction in available park time as the Osaka theme park moves…
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22 October
Universal Removes Single-Rider Access From VelociCoaster
A claim that the VelociCoaster single rider line has been permanently replaced by a front-row queue could mean a significant…
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22 October
Universal Reveals Free After-Hours Holiday Event This December—With One Critical Catch
Christmas is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood, and the theme park has a special surprise planned for guests hoping to…
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