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 -29 September
Universal Orlando Shuts Down 7 Major Attractions Across Parks in Massive Overhaul
A Universal Orlando Resort vacation in the coming months could require a little more planning than usual. Across the resort,…
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29 September
Universal Orlando Guests Stunned as Surprise Ride Locker Fees Hit 10 Popular Rides
Most Universal Orlando Resort guests know their spending probably won’t stop after buying a park ticket. Food, parking, souvenirs, and…
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29 September
Epic Universe Closing Early on Select Days Through November
Universal Epic Universe is scheduled to close at 6 p.m. on three dates this fall—September 29, October 10, and November…
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29 September
5 Major Orlando Theme Parks Closing by 7 P.M. as Disney, Universal Cut Hours
Theme park guests hoping for a late night in Orlando are going to have surprisingly few options. Walt Disney World…
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28 September
Jurassic Park Closure Now in Effect at Universal Islands of Adventure
Guests heading into Jurassic Park at Universal Islands of Adventure will notice another closure has officially taken effect. Universal has…
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26 September
Universal Working Hard on 5 New Rides as Expansions Continue Across Resort
Universal Orlando Resort has publicly named one major new ride for its Florida lineup: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a…
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26 September
Epic Universe Stops Guest at Gate Over Profanity on Shirt
A reported confrontation at Universal Epic Universe is putting Universal Orlando Resort’s dress code back under the microscope after a…
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26 September
Incident During Halloween Horror Nights Renews Call for Universal Teen Chaperone Policy
Halloween Horror Nights guests are once again debating whether Universal Orlando Resort needs a chaperone policy after a new incident…
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25 September
Universal Erases Islands of Adventure Area, Replacement Land Still Unannounced
Another piece of The Lost Continent is gone. Treasures of Poseidon, the gift shop in the land at Universal Islands…
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25 September
Five Guys Officially Opens at Universal CityWalk With Breakfast, 2,000th Store Milestone
Five Guys has officially opened at Universal CityWalk Orlando, giving Universal Orlando Resort guests a new place to grab burgers,…
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25 September
Universal Kids Resort Unveils $199.99 Gold Pass, but Winter Closures Still Apply
Universal Kids Resort has added a Gold Annual Pass priced at $199.99, giving families a new way to visit the…
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24 September
Universal Orlando Confirms 50-Day Celebration Coming to Universal Studios Florida in 2027
Universal Orlando Resort is already giving guests a reason to start looking ahead to 2027. One of the resort’s biggest…
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24 September
Five Guys Nears Opening at Universal CityWalk, Staff Training Spotted
Five Guys is coming to Universal CityWalk, and it is close. Universal Orlando Resort announced that the restaurant would be…
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24 September
Construction Walls Cut off Path Between Marvel Super Hero Island and Toon Lagoon
Construction walls have suddenly changed the route between Marvel Super Hero Island and Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure,…
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22 September
Universal Adds New $20 Expense to Halloween Horror Nights in 2026
Halloween Horror Nights guests now have another expense to consider if they want to experience one of Universal Studios Hollywood’s…
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20 September
Universal Orlando Sets Date for Massive Theme Park Transformation
Universal Orlando Resort is getting ready to trade monsters, haunted houses, and Halloween decorations for Christmas trees, festive lights, and…
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19 September
REPORT: Universal Developing New Wizarding World Ahead of ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot
Universal may be preparing its next major move for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. New evidence suggests Harry Potter…
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19 September
‘Harry Potter’ Guests Lose All Access to Alcohol Under New Rule
Harry Potter guests will no longer be able to buy alcohol at an upcoming Wizarding World experience. Butterbeer may be…
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19 September
Loews Hotel Outage Disrupts Universal Orlando Check-In, Guests Report Lobby Delays
A reported Universal Orlando hotel outage disrupted check-in operations at Loews Hotels properties on September 18, 2026, creating long waits…
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19 September
Universal Replaces Skull Island Single Rider Line With Free Express Access
Skull Island: Reign of Kong has a new wrinkle for solo visitors at Universal Islands of Adventure. The attraction’s dedicated…
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