When Disneyland first opened in 1955, it was “dry” – no alcohol was served. When Walt Disney World opened 16 years later, it was also an alcohol-free park. However, that’s …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Making Kids Look Taller So They Reach Ride Height Requirements – Yea Or Nay?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you have kids, or if you’ve been a kid and have gone to a Disney park (or any theme park, to be honest), you know the anguish of not …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Seeing “Dark” Disney & Universal Attractions With The Lights On
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome attractions at Disneyland (DL), Walt Disney World (WDW) and the Universal parks are nearly 100% outdoors – DL’s Grizzly Peak, WDW’s Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster and UO’s One …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Behind-The-Scenes Stuff Only Disney Employees Are Supposed To See
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDisney parks have always had a bit of mystery to them, and that’s done on purpose. Using terminology from the concept of “putting on a show,” the areas that customers …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Disney’s Haunted Mansion Slated for Expansion & Upgrades
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you ask a fan of Disney parks – almost ANY of the Disney parks…Disneyland (DL), Walt Disney World (WDW), Tokyo Disneyland (TDL), Disneyland Paris (DLP) and Hong Kong Disneyland …
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Hotels
How To Override Hotel Thermostat Settings (Updated September, 2023)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs we wrote a while back, modern hotel thermostats are, in a word, a pain. Well over a decade ago, we noticed the kind of thermostat where you were supposed …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
The People Have Spoken & Disney Parks Listened (Yay Free Stuff!)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Walt Disney Company is at a place in its existence where it rarely answers to anyone or anything; when it comes to the guest experience, the company calls the …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
The Backstory of “Disney Parks Banning Strollers on Oct. 1st”
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing you can say about Disney parks nowadays, it’s that they’re CROWDED. Take the typical frenzy that is Disneyland and Walt Disney World, add in a dollop …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Why The Water Rides At Disney Parks Smell So Weird
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegScientists have discovered that the sense of smell has a stronger link to memory and emotion than any of the other senses. That’s why when you smell certain things, it …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
How To Get Discounted Tickets For Disney And Other Theme Parks From Your Employer
by joehegby joehegGetting discounted tickets to Disney, Universal & other theme parks is pretty hard to do. We’ve written about some of the ways you can get legitimate reduced-price tickets, as well …