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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Sep- 2026 -10 September
Disney World Attendance Surges as Universal Orlando Faces Unexpected Slowdown
Something unusual is happening in Orlando. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort sit only miles apart and compete for…
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9 September
Universal Orlando Finally Breaks Silence on Epic Universe Passholder Access
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders have had to approach Epic Universe differently since the theme park opened more than a year…
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9 September
End of an Era: One of America’s Oldest Theme Parks Has Ceased Operations Forever
Nearly 120 years of history came to a close this week, as Clementon Park and Splash World has confirmed it…
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9 September
Universal Orlando Faces Backlash as Halloween Horror Nights Crowds Spiral Out of Control
Halloween Horror Nights has always drawn massive crowds to Universal Orlando Resort. Long waits and packed evenings aren’t exactly new…
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9 September
‘Harry Potter’ to Leave Universal Theme Parks for Overseas Theme Park Giant
Harry Potter is expanding beyond Universal-branded theme parks in a major way. Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences have…
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9 September
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Condemned, Guests Left Devastated
Guests are devastated by the current situation at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Opened in 1959, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay grew…
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8 September
Universal Studios Warns All Guests That It Will Remove Them From Park
October brings out the boldest looks at theme parks, where scare mazes and haunted overlays share the spotlight with elaborate…
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8 September
A New Universal Orlando Passholder Giveaway Starts the Day Another One Ends
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders have another collectible coming their way just as Halloween season reaches one of its busiest months.…
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8 September
Universal Orlando Confirms Rock the Universe 2027 Dates, Reveals Huge Lineup
Universal Orlando Resort has officially set the stage for another major weekend in early 2027. Rock the Universe will return…
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7 September
Hersheypark Confirms Permanent Closure, Issues Statement
Summer is officially wrapping up at Hersheypark, and with it comes the end of the road for a beloved water…
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7 September
3 New Harry Potter Theme Park Lands Announced — Including a World-First Location
A historic Wizarding World expansion has just been officially revealed, and theme park fans around the globe are in for…
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6 September
Fright Fest Canceled: Six Flags Will Not Offer Iconic Halloween Event This Year
One Six Flags theme park is sitting out its most famous Halloween tradition this fall, confirming that Fright Fest won’t…
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5 September
Universal Officially Submits ‘Jaws’ Filing for ‘Park Attraction’ 14 Years After Closure
Universal has given Jaws fans something official to talk about again. On September 3, 2026, Universal City Studios filed a…
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5 September
Universal Intervenes: New Scare Actor Restrictions Hit Horror Nights Following Safety Issues
Halloween Horror Nights asks scare actors to get closer to guests than performers at almost any other theme park event.…
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5 September
‘The Shire’ Theme Park Trademark Filed: Universal Orlando Updates
Middle-earth Enterprises has filed new U.S. trademark applications for “THE SHIRE” and “LA COMARCA,” and both applications identify “Providing theme…
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3 September
Heads Up, Passholders: This Universal Passholder Perk is Changing
Quick one for anyone heading to Universal Studios Florida this week. The Annual Passholder store has moved. If you walk…
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3 September
Universal Orlando Offers Huge 3-Park Ticket Deal Through December 2026
Planning a complete Universal Orlando Resort vacation looks much different now that Epic Universe is part of the picture. For…
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3 September
Dollywood Confirms 3 Emotional Park Additions to Honor Dolly Parton’s Memory
Dolly Parton may be gone, but Dollywood is making sure the woman behind the park remains an important part of…
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3 September
Universal Orlando Cuts September Park Hours, Gates Closing as Early as 5 P.M.
September has brought Halloween Horror Nights back to Universal Orlando Resort, but the seasonal event isn’t the only reason guests…
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3 September
Universal Orlando Resort’s Loews Hotels Have a New Leader, and He’s Been Here Before
If you have stayed at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel in the last decade, there is a decent chance Stephen…
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