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 -17 August
Universal Studios Closes 2 Rides for Good, New Orlando Attraction Already Taking Shape
Universal Studios Florida looks very different than it did just one year ago. Two major rides are now permanently closed,…
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16 August
Universal Orlando Gives Passholders Just 2 Nights to Claim New Exclusive
Universal Orlando is kicking off its 2026 Passholder Appreciation Days with a new collectible, but getting one isn’t as simple…
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15 August
Universal Reopens $400 HHN 35 Premium Scream Night Tickets
Universal Orlando Resort’s HHN 35 Premium Scream Night is available for purchase again after the August 27 event had previously…
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14 August
Step Inside: Disney Debuts Brand-New ‘Simpsons’ Experience at D23
Disney’s $71 billion purchase of major 21st Century Fox assets in 2019 gave the company control of a huge collection…
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13 August
Universal Orlando Keeps Epic Universe Separate From Annual Passes With New $179.99 Event
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders have been waiting to see whether Epic Universe will eventually become part of their regular park…
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13 August
Wiped out After 27 Years: Iconic Universal Islands of Adventure Site Turned to Dust
The Poseidon’s Fury demolition has removed the last recognizable piece of Universal Islands of Adventure’s former temple, leaving a clear…
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13 August
Starting August 15, Universal Annual Passholders Get a New Epic Universe Advantage
Universal Orlando Resort is rolling out another benefit for Annual Passholders, and this one could make it easier to experience…
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12 August
Universal Opens Hollywood Drift to Passholders for 4 Days While Other Guests Wait for Official Debut
Universal Studios Hollywood is giving Annual Passholders a better chance to experience its newest roller coaster, even though the attraction…
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12 August
Man Caught a Fish Inside Islands of Adventure—and There’s a Photo to Prove It.
Of all the things you might expect to see while walking through Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure, a guy…
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12 August
Universal Quietly Restores Express to Hagrid’s Coaster for Select Guests
Long waits have become almost part of the experience when visiting Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The popular Islands of…
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12 August
Halloween Horror Nights Expands Beyond the Park for Its 35th Year
Halloween Horror Nights has always had a hard edge. Buy a ticket, walk through the gates at Universal Studios Florida,…
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12 August
Possible Delay Expected for Universal Studios Expansion After Community Rallies Against It
The sound of a 72-mph roller coaster carries differently when homes sit just beyond the studio backlot. For Toluca Lake…
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12 August
Disney World Tourist Zone Swarmed by Deputies After Human Remains Found Off I-Drive
A walk near Walt Disney World recently took a disturbing turn after dark. Two people were making their way through…
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12 August
1.21 Gigawatts! Universal Permanently Closes ‘Fast & Furious’ in 5 Days as Retro Rumors Surge
The countdown has officially reached its final days for Fast & Furious – Supercharged. Universal Studios Florida will permanently close…
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12 August
Universal Orlando Is Offering $40 ‘Dining Plans’ for Select Guests
Universal Orlando Resort guests will soon have a new way to control at least one part of their vacation food…
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11 August
Universal Confirms ‘Obsession’ Joining Halloween Horror Nights Lineup for 2026
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 just picked up another horror property, but this one isn’t arriving in the form guests might…
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11 August
Universal Plans More Government-Mandated Measures for Theme Park After Noise Complaints
Universal Studios Hollywood is not finished modifying the area around Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin…
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11 August
Ranking the 10 Best Roller Coasters at Disney World and Universal Orlando
Orlando has become one of the world’s premier destinations for roller coaster fans. Between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando…
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10 August
Epic Universe Confirms January 25 Ride Closure Ahead of 2027 Vacations
Planning an Epic Universe vacation in early 2027? One attraction will be missing from the lineup for guests visiting during…
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9 August
Is James Bond Getting His Own Stunt Show at Universal UK? Here’s What We Know
Amazon MGM Studios is preparing to relaunch James Bond on the big screen, but the iconic British spy is already…
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