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SARAH & KEN'S THEME PARK TIPS...
The theme parks are fantastic, but there's nothing
like a lack of preparation and planning to ruin any visit. Here
are some of our top tips to get you through the parks with
maximum enjoyment and minimum stress. No guarantees, but
some pointers!
TOP 1
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Disney's Fast Pass Plus
Disney allows guests to book advance
reservations for up to 3 attractions a day,
30 days in advance, using the "Fast Pass Plus"
program. It's is totally free, so do make use of
it. As soon as you have purchased your tickets, register
on www.StartYourDisneyExperience.com or download the
My Disney Experience App. Try and plan while looking at a
theme park map so you are not zig zagging all over the park
to get to attractions on time.
TOP 2
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Universal's ExpressPass
Universal offer two options to help you skip
to the front of the lines. ExpressPass allows
you to bypass the lines on each ride once,
ExpressPassUnlimited allows you to bypass the
lines as often as you like. Prices vary on different days, so
check the Universal Website. Depending on how many days
you are going, make sure you compare bundles that already
include the ExpressPass, it can give you considerable savings.
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TOP 3
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Purchase Tickets in Advance
Make sure you get your tickets in advance. Not
only will it be slightly cheaper, but it will save
you having to wait in line at the ticket booths.
There is very little room for profit on the theme
parks, so most sites tend to be similar in price, but do read
the small print for delivery fees, admin and taxes, which can
all bump the cost up. MULTI-DAY tickets are much better
value than single-day tickets.
TOP 4
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Work Your Way Backwards
Studies have shown that most people turn
left when they enter a park and work their way
around clockwise. Do the opposite and head
straight to the back of the park and work you way
around in the opposite direction to the crowd.
10 QUICK TIPS
1. Plan ahead - it's half the battle!
2. Write your phone number on your
kids wrists in case they get lost.
3. Look for single rider lines if you don't
mind splitting up.
4. Plan a meet up spot in case you get
separated
5. Attractions will be quiet during
parades and firework shows.
6. If you want to do a ride but can't take
the kids, check out Universal's Child
Swap program or Disney's Rider Switch.
7. Pack a poncho! Perfect for summer
storms and wet rides.
8. Head to the parks early morning and
have a break in the afternoon.
9. Realize just how BIG the parks are!
10. Be prepared for heat, humidity and
showers.
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Remember where you park!
Take an image with your phone
or camera of the row and
section of where you park. The
theme parks make it a little easier
to remember by naming the parking sections
after memorable characters. However, it can
be a daunting prospect trying to find your car
amongst thousands of others if you forgot
where you parked 8 hours earlier! A snapshot
from hours earlier will make it easy to find
your car.