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 -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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2 September
Universal Confirms Month-Long Toon Lagoon Shutdown at Islands of Adventure
Another closure is officially coming to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando has spent considerable time updating its theme parks,…
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2 September
Universal Shuts Regular Guests Out of Epic Universe for Costly After-Dark Access
Epic Universe has quickly become one of the biggest reasons to visit Universal Orlando Resort, but Universal is now giving…
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2 September
Universal Studios Florida’s Original Lineup Takes Another Major Hit After 36 Years
Another piece of Universal Studios Florida history is about to disappear. Animal Actors on Location! will permanently close on November…
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1 September
Weeks After Fast & Furious Closes, Universal Confirms Replacement for Part of Attraction
Universal Studios Florida isn’t wasting much time finding a new use for part of its recently closed Fast & Furious…
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1 September
Universal Confirms Official Debut for Groundbreaking 360-Degree ‘Fast & Furious’ Coaster
Universal Studios is almost ready to send guests racing into its next major thrill ride. For months, visitors have watched…
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Aug- 2026 -31 August
Honoring a Smoky Mountain Legend: Inside Dollywood’s Hidden Memorial Space
The world is mourning the loss of a country music legend, an unmatched storyteller, and a visionary philanthropist. But in…
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30 August
Busch Gardens Confirms Imminent Shutdown of Tampa Bay Theme Park
Guests inside Busch Gardens Tampa Bay got word last Thursday that their day at the theme park was about to…
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29 August
New Universal Entrance Policy Now Active: Daytime Guests to Be Impacted
Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights wristband process is reportedly changing how some guests are identified before the event takes…
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29 August
Universal Employee Breaks Silence, Reveals Future of 27-Year-Old ‘Jurassic Park’ Water Ride
One of Universal Orlando Resort’s most recognizable attractions has been unavailable for months, and the unusually long closure has left…
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29 August
Universal HHN May Struggle to Keep Some Horror Fans This September
Universal Halloween Horror Nights has spent decades bringing horror movies, television shows, and original nightmares into the real world. This…
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29 August
Universal Reveals Six Stranger Things Showtimes for Halloween Horror Nights 35
Universal has announced a new Stranger Things experience that is live right now, but regular families will need to pay an…
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28 August
Universal Removes Controversial Dr. Seuss Reference From Seuss Landing
Universal Orlando Resort has removed references to McElligot’s Pool from a water feature at the entrance to Seuss Landing inside…
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28 August
Universal Studios Florida Globe Suddenly Turns Blood-Red
The familiar Universal globe outside Universal Studios Florida has taken on a far more sinister look just as Halloween Horror…
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27 August
Universal’s $1.88 Billion Theme Park Plans Set To Be Revealed
Universal’s next major theme park investment could be one of its biggest yet. The company has spent the past two…
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