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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Feb- 2026 -25 February
Effective at 10:00 A.M. Tomorrow, Universal Will Close Wizarding World Location
Universal guests heading to Islands of Adventure this week are waking up to an unexpected update inside Hogsmeade. Ollivanders —…
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25 February
Universal Orlando Makes Major Permanent Removal Inside Park Land
Universal Orlando Resort didn’t make a flashy announcement. It didn’t roll out concept art or tease something new. Instead, guests…
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25 February
E.T. Adventure Entering New Era as Universal Eyes 2028 Completion
There’s a certain calm that settles over Universal Studios Florida when you round the corner and see the familiar forest…
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25 February
“Thrusted Erratically”: Twins Sue Universal Over Severe Injuries on New Harry Potter Attraction
For many theme park fans, stepping into a new park represents more than just a vacation — it’s an emotional…
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25 February
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Lineup Begins to Surface
We’re still months away from opening night, but Halloween Horror Nights 35 already feels like it’s creeping closer by the…
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24 February
Dolly Parton Confirms That From Now On, Dollywood Will Never Be the Same
Dollywood is eliminating coal from its historic steam train after more than six decades, fundamentally changing an experience that’s defined…
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24 February
Universal Just Made a Major Move to Silence Guests at This California Park
Universal Studios Hollywood has installed sound shield panels on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift to address noise concerns before the…
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22 February
Universal Just Abruptly Blocked Off This Jurassic Park Attraction—And There Is No Return Date
There’s a certain sound you expect to hear when you walk into Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando. The distant roar…
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22 February
Dolly Parton Makes Her Orlando Move After 40 Years
For decades, Dolly Parton has built Dollywood into one of the most respected regional theme park destinations in America without…
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21 February
Universal Epic Universe Closes Down Troubled Roller Coaster for Longer Period of Time
Few theme park openings in recent memory have carried the same level of anticipation as Universal Epic Universe. Designed as…
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21 February
The Epic Rethink: Why Universal is Quietly Pulling Back on Epic Universe Expansion Plans
For the past two years, the theme park industry has been dominated by a singular narrative: the rise of Universal…
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19 February
Epic Universe Ride Shuts Down Less Than a Year After Opening
Epic Universe hasn’t even completed its first full year of operation, and it’s already scheduling refurbishments on some of its…
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19 February
Florida Theme Park Accused of Unsafe Conditions After Video Shows Employees on Coaster Tracks
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay faces safety questions after a video surfaced showing two people climbing and swinging on the Cheetah…
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19 February
Universal Quietly Closes Beloved Seuss Landing Spot
There’s something about seeing the windows covered on a familiar park location that instantly makes your stomach drop a little.…
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19 February
Universal Drops Ticket Prices for Epic Universe in 2026 Update
Universal Orlando Resort is making one thing very clear in 2026: they want your vacation to last longer than a…
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19 February
The “Enchanted” Fire Sale: Inside Six Flags’ Desperate 2026 Rebrand to Escape a Billion-Dollar Debt Trap
The honeymoon phase of the 2024 merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair has officially ended, and in its place,…
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19 February
Universal Orlando Advances Epic Universe Expansions, New Details Unveiled
Epic Universe has only been open since May 2025, but it already feels like Universal isn’t treating this park like…
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19 February
UPDATE: SeaWorld Won’t Cut One of Its Family Attractions After All
Update at 4:20 p.m. E.T. on Thursday, February 19: SeaWorld officials have now shared that the parade will not close.…
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18 February
Universal Orlando Prepares to Retire Iconic Ride After Ongoing Operational Issues
Universal Orlando Resort has built a reputation on being fast, efficient, and packed with rides that keep crowds moving. Even…
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18 February
Could All the Six Flags Theme Parks Close Within the Next 10 Years?
For decades, regional amusement park chains like Six Flags have leaned into that promise—affordable thrills, big steel coasters, and season…
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