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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Apr- 2026 -10 April
Universal Announces Permanent CityWalk Closure From April 13
Universal is officially closing one CityWalk location in Orlando next week. Opened in 1999 as part of the expansion that…
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10 April
Universal Fans Are Celebrating After Long-Criticized Attraction Finally Faces Closure
For years, visiting Universal Orlando Resort has meant stepping into worlds that feel larger than life—immersive lands, cutting-edge attractions, and…
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10 April
A Surprising Wave of New Experiences Is Heading to Universal Orlando Resort
For years, Universal CityWalk Orlando has been more than just a dining and shopping district—it’s been the emotional heartbeat of…
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9 April
Universal Quietly Expands Wizarding World With Next-Gen Experience
If you walked into Universal Orlando this week, you might not notice anything dramatically different at first. The streets still…
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9 April
Most Hated Orlando Theme Park Is Closing One of Its Newer Attractions Before Its First Birthday
SeaWorld Orlando just confirmed what yesterday’s theme park media event was building toward, and the details are more dramatic than…
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8 April
Guests Report Severe Illness After Dining at Universal Studios
Guests are warning others over a potential viral outbreak at Universal Studios. Theme parks have occasionally been linked to disease…
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8 April
Epic Universe Expansion Hype Hits a Wall as Universal Responds
There’s been a feeling building around Epic Universe for months now. You could sense it in the way fans talk…
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8 April
Universal Halts Operations on High Demand Epic Universe Ride Less Than A Year In
Epic Universe came in with a lot of pressure. Universal Orlando Resort built this park to be something bigger, something…
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8 April
SeaWorld Is Fighting the Government and Found Time to Mess With A Ride Less Than A Year Old
SeaWorld Orlando is having a complicated spring, and the latest announcement isn’t making things any simpler. The park just announced…
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8 April
Universal Orlando Entry Breakdown Leaves Guests Stuck Outside as Crowds Surge
There’s a certain feeling guests chase when arriving at Universal Orlando Resort—that moment just before stepping through the gates, when…
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7 April
Universal Orlando Prepares to Add New Safety Protocols For Popular ‘Harry Potter’ Ride
Spend enough time at Universal Orlando Resort, and one thing becomes obvious pretty quickly. There’s one ride that seems to…
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7 April
Cedar Point Quietly Retires Classic Ride After 55 Years as Fans Reflect on Its Legacy
For generations of guests, stepping onto the midway at Cedar Point has meant more than just chasing record-breaking coasters—it’s been…
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6 April
Universal Orlando Quietly Locks Down Express Pass Access in 2026
Universal has started locking things down—and it’s happening faster than most guests realize. For years, Express Pass has been one…
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5 April
Universal Orlando Quietly Shuts Down Key Attractions During Spring Break Surge
Spring break crowds are rolling into Universal Orlando, and if you’re planning a visit this April, you’re probably expecting packed…
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5 April
Universal Closes Epic Universe Centerpiece Area Without Warning
Epic Universe is still in that early phase where everything feels brand new. Guests are showing up expecting to experience…
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4 April
A Surprising Stop at Universal Studios Leaves Hundreds Watching in Silence
For many theme park fans, there’s a certain kind of magic that comes with live shows—the kind where danger feels…
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3 April
Walls Rise at Universal Orlando as Opening-Day Land Faces Final Goodbye
For decades, stepping into Universal’s Islands of Adventure felt like crossing into a world built on myth and mystery. Between…
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2 April
New $24 Million Expansion Heading to Epic Universe
For years, Universal Orlando Resort has built its reputation on immersion—on transporting guests into worlds that feel larger than life.…
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2 April
Universal Cancels Easter and Opens Halloween Horror Nights Opportunity Instead
It’s April 2, and Easter is just days away. Spring has barely begun, yet Universal Orlando Resort just posted auditions…
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2 April
Universal’s Wizarding World Loses Its Centerpiece, But Universal Doesn’t Lower Prices
Something changes the moment you walk into Hogsmeade right now. At first, everything feels exactly how it should. The music…
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