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 -27 May
Dolly Parton’s Tennessee Takeover: America’s Sweetheart Confirms Brand-New Travel Destination
Dollywood isn’t enough anymore! Dolly Parton is taking her Tennessee hospitality to the open road, and she’s doing it in…
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27 May
Health Department Shuts Down Two Restaurants at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is dealing with an unfortunately familiar situation. Another restaurant at the Central Florida theme park has…
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27 May
End of an Era: Universal Quietly Erases Another Piece of Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando fans are watching The Lost Continent disappear right in front of them, and another major piece of the…
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27 May
Universal Quietly Removes One of Its Most Valuable Annual Pass Benefits
Universal Orlando has made a controversial decision that is already creating major backlash among some of its most loyal fans.…
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27 May
1.21 Gigawatts! Universal Studios Florida Confirms ‘Back to the Future’ Return After 20-Year Break
Universal Orlando Resort has found major success with newer franchises over the years, but lately the company has also started…
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27 May
Universal Fans Think a Major Dark Universe Expansion Is Already Beginning Behind the Scenes
For decades, Universal’s classic monsters have lived in a strange place inside theme park culture. They’ve always been iconic. Always…
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27 May
The Best Summer Theme Park Deal Nobody In Florida Is Talking About Is Three Hours Away
Central Florida families spend a lot of time and money on theme parks. That is not a complaint; it is…
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26 May
Universal Quietly Admits Defeat on Hagrid’s Motorbike Coaster
Universal Orlando has finally made the kind of announcement many longtime fans suspected was coming sooner or later. Beginning July…
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25 May
Universal Extends ‘Jurassic Park’ Ride Closure Again as 2026 Timeline Slips Further
Universal Orlando Resort guests planning summer trips to Islands of Adventure may want to prepare for a noticeably different Jurassic…
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25 May
Dolly Parton Refuses To Ride Dollywood Attractions, Even After 40 Years
For millions of theme park fans, visiting Dollywood means one thing: riding as many roller coasters as possible before the…
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24 May
Universal Orlando Begins Major Minions Expansion Ahead of New Movie Release
Universal Orlando Resort appears to be launching its next major Minions push as the company introduces brand-new characters from Illumination’s…
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24 May
Cedar Point Area Is Now Closed, Park Officials Confirm
A popular add-on to any Cedar Point visit won’t be available this weekend, thanks to weather conditions in Sandusky. Cedar…
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23 May
Universal Quietly Testing New Epic Universe Entry System That Could Completely Change How Guests Visit
For years, theme park fans imagined Epic Universe as Universal Orlando Resort’s boldest gamble yet — a park built around…
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23 May
Universal Orlando Invokes ‘Retro Roots’ for Fast & Furious Replacement, 4 Icons Emerge
Universal Studios Florida is preparing to shut down one of the most divisive attractions in the park’s modern history, and…
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22 May
Universal’s Wizarding World Faces Backlash, Declared “Insult” and “Abomination”
Brits might expect a taste of home at Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter — but one breakfast dish has…
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22 May
Universal Orlando Quietly Delays Major Summer Parade Return as Guest Concerns Continue Growing
For many guests planning summer trips to Universal Studios Florida, the return of the Universal Mega Movie Parade was supposed…
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22 May
Universal Orlando Cuts Operations of 5 Attractions as Early Summer Rush Begins
Summer vacation season is almost here, and Universal Orlando Resort is preparing for one of its biggest stretches of the…
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22 May
Universal Pulls Off Ultimate “Checkmate” Just Hours After Disney World Reopens Big Thunder Mountain
Universal Orlando Resort knows exactly how to get theme park fans talking, and this latest social media post may have…
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22 May
Fans Are Warning Others to Avoid Universal Orlando This Fall as HHN 35 Crowds Explode Early
For many theme park fans, Halloween Horror Nights is no longer just a seasonal event. It has become a yearly…
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21 May
Universal Horror Nights Just Made a Surprising Move Fans Didn’t See Coming
For longtime Halloween Horror Nights fans, the excitement surrounding each new house announcement is almost ritualistic. The speculation. The leaked…
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