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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Aug- 2026 -3 August
Dolly Parton’s Tennessee Theme Park Confirms Abrupt Closure
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain theme park has confirmed that one of its most historically significant attractions is temporarily out of…
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2 August
Universal’s Jurassic Park Ride Hits Major Turning Point Months Before Reopening
Jurassic Park River Adventure has spent most of 2026 hidden behind construction walls, leaving guests to wonder exactly how much…
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2 August
Another Viral ‘Teen Takeover’ Warnings Trigger Massive Security Overhaul at Central Florida Theme Park
Central Florida is internationally recognized as the theme park capital of the world, drawing millions of families each year who…
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1 August
SeaWorld Forces Guests Out as Entire Park Shuts Down
The summer crowds had arrived, but the day would not unfold as planned. SeaWorld San Diego has spent the season…
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1 August
Universal Orlando ‘Harry Potter’ Attraction Closing in 2027: What Guests Need to Know
A trip through Hogwarts rarely feels like an ordinary theme-park ride. Guests move past talking portraits, step inside Dumbledore’s office,…
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1 August
Popular Opening Day Attraction Closing in 2027 at Universal Orlando Resort
A soaking on Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges is rarely accidental. Guests board the circular raft knowing that, by the…
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Jul- 2026 -31 July
SeaWorld Adds First Licensed Horror House to Howl-O-Scream
Orlando does Halloween like no other city, and this is the time of year you feel it. The announcements come…
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30 July
Dollywood’s Final Months of 2026 Include a New Ride, Fall Festival, and Christmas
If you’ve been thinking about visiting Dollywood before the year ends, the next few months may offer the best lineup…
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30 July
SeaWorld Orlando President Reportedly Forced Out, but Crucial Questions Remain
SeaWorld Orlando may be confronting an unexpected leadership change at a particularly sensitive moment for the Central Florida theme park—but…
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30 July
Universal Studios Florida Turns Back the Clock With Massive Classic Monsters Reveal
Few characters are as closely tied to Universal’s history as its legendary Classic Monsters. Decades after Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the…
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29 July
Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Option Gone as Guests Scramble to Secure Remaining Tickets
Halloween Horror Nights 35 has not opened, but Universal Orlando guests are already losing some of the event’s most convenient…
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29 July
Confirmed: Universal Orlando Hands Final Halloween Horror Nights House to Ozzy Osbourne
Universal has saved one of its biggest Halloween Horror Nights announcements for last. After speculation that Ozzy Osbourne could become…
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29 July
Universal Orlando Premier Hotel Guests Warned: $200 Perk Officially Excluded
Paying more for a hotel usually comes with the expectation that you’ll receive every available premium perk. At Universal Orlando…
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29 July
Universal Epic Universe Closure Hits ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Fanbase: Will Commence in 48 Days
Epic Universe visitors will temporarily lose one of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk’s defining experiences this…
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29 July
Universal’s Fast & Furious Coaster Rolls Back With Riders Onboard
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift gave some of its earliest riders an experience that was not necessarily included in Universal…
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29 July
Universal Orlando Unexpectedly Restores Major Part of Lost Continent Amid Active Demolition
Guests walking through Islands of Adventure have watched one of the park’s original lands become increasingly difficult to recognize. Construction…
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29 July
After 33 Years, Silver Dollar City Announces the End of an Era in Branson, Missouri
One of Silver Dollar City’s most iconic attractions is spending its final months in the spotlight. Theme park guests who…
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29 July
SeaWorld Property Discovery Cove Hit With Third Legal Blow
By day four of an Orlando trip, most people are done. The parks are great. They are also brutal. Early…
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28 July
Universal Orlando Extends Epic Universe Passholder Tickets Into July 2027—but Annual Access Remains Missing
Universal Orlando Passholders can now plan discounted visits to Epic Universe as far ahead as July 2027. That is welcome…
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28 July
Universal Give Epic Universe Annual Pass Update After Major Announcement
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders are getting six weeks of additional discounts, exclusive offerings, and extended lounge access beginning August 15.…
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