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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May- 2026 -10 May
Hersheypark Faces Uncertain Summer Season as Critical Employees Vote on Strike
The Sweetest Place on Earth is heading into its busiest stretch of the year with a labor dispute that could…
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10 May
Universal Orlando Live Show Turns Unpredictable After Animal Actor Breaks From Routine
Live entertainment at theme parks always comes with a little unpredictability, but guests at Universal Orlando recently got far more…
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10 May
Helios Grand Hotel Prices Crash Nearly $600 After Epic Universe Boom Peaks
Last year, booking a room at Universal Helios Grand Hotel felt almost impossible unless you were willing to spend an…
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9 May
REPORT: Universal to Unexpectedly Close Opening Day Attraction Forever Next Week
The oldest parts of Universal Orlando are disappearing piece by piece. Universal Orlando Resort opened Islands of Adventure in 1999…
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9 May
‘Jaws’ and ‘Back to the Future’ Return? Universal Orlando Eyes Massive Move to Replace ‘Simpsons’ Land
Universal Orlando may be nearing a major decision that could reshape one of its most recognizable areas. A long-standing licensing…
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9 May
SeaWorld Orlando Is Doing Something This Summer That Disney and Universal Can’t Do
SeaWorld Orlando has had a complicated decade. The controversies, the declining attendance, the slow rebuild of its reputation, and its…
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9 May
Summer 2028 Orlando Is About to Get Chaotic and Theme Park Visitors Need to Know Now
Most people planning a 2028 Orlando vacation are not thinking about the Olympics. They are thinking about ride wait times,…
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7 May
Universal Permanently Closes Jurassic Park Restaurant for Massive 2027 Overhaul
Guests visiting Universal Islands of Adventure this summer may want to make one more stop inside Jurassic Park before a…
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7 May
The Most Awarded Theme Park Restaurant in Orlando Is Getting Demolished by Universal
There is a sign in front of Mythos Restaurant at Universal’s Islands of Adventure that has been there for years.…
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7 May
Why Families Should Ditch Disney World This Summer for This Instead
Walt Disney World gets the headlines. It gets the crowds, the Instagram posts, the vacation budgets, and the conversation. That…
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5 May
Universal Orlando Drops $274 Opening Weekend Rate for Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Something unusual is happening at Universal Orlando—and it’s catching the attention of fans who follow pricing trends closely. Right as…
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5 May
Universal Extends Jurassic Park Ride Closure Just Weeks Before Summer
It was supposed to be a short wait. Now, it’s starting to feel like something more. Guests visiting Islands of…
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5 May
Major Policy Shift: Universal Confirms Restrictions for Mario Kart and Stardust Racers This Summer
Universal Orlando Resort is heading into a summer that feels a little different this time around. As Epic Universe prepares…
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5 May
Major Summer Cut: 27-Year-Old Universal Orlando Experience Goes Dark May 26
A long day at Universal Orlando Resort hits differently once the Florida heat starts to settle in. The kind of…
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3 May
It’s Really Happening: Universal Confirms Closure of One of Its Oldest Attractions
For a lot of Universal Studios Florida fans, there are certain experiences that feel like they’ve always been there. You…
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3 May
Universal Restores a Key Part of the Hogwarts Experience Just in Time for Summer
There are certain moments at Universal Orlando Resort that just stick with you. Not because they’re the biggest thrills or…
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3 May
The Viral Threat: Police Brace for Another Violent Social Media “Takeovers” of Orlando’s Theme Park
It’s May 2026, and the “City Beautiful” is currently navigating a side of tourism that doesn’t usually make it into…
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2 May
Universal Orlando Is Erasing One of Islands of Adventure’s Last Original Worlds
For theme park fans, some places become more than pathways between rides. They become memories. They become childhood photos, first…
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2 May
Mounting Backlash Pushes SeaWorld Into Major Entertainment Shake-up
SeaWorld has overhauled one of its most visible park traditions. For decades, nighttime spectaculars have served as a cornerstone of…
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2 May
The Deadly Orlando Attraction Under Criminal Investigation After Attorney General Steps In
The Sloth World Orlando story has been escalating steadily since investigative reporting first revealed the deaths of more than 31…
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