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NEW DETAILS! Universal Horror Unleashed Coming to Las Vegas 2025

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2024/10/31
16:44 UTC

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Europa park cancellation policy.

I booked a ticket for 3rd of November which is 3 days from now and an emergency happened. Are the tickets bought from their application refundable? If so how to initiate a refund? I tried looking around and couldn't see an option to cancel or refund tickets. Nor could I find the cancellation policy on the app.

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2024/10/31
18:32 UTC

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Dollywood v Busch Gardens?

Is Dollywood really worth the price and hype? I'm trying to compare to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for Christmas stuff...even Kings Dominion. First, roller coasters aren't priority for this purpose...family rides, individual slow stuff (bumpers) are fine. I don't know what other parks are good along the east coast for the holidays. I hear about Dollywood, but then I see YouTube videos and not sure it's worth the $92 a day price tag. We do enjoy shows but are all the shows just bluegrass and religious stuff for Christmas? We do enjoy the train rides, but Busch Gardens also has one. I don't think Kings Dominion offers much in shows, was just thinking for the price point and some holiday lights out there, it may be a viable option. I'd also like to hear opinions of the workers and overall guest atmosphere too. Thanks!

16 Comments
2024/10/30
12:45 UTC

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Parks with hotels on property (not cedar point)

Are there other parks, besides cedar point, that have hotels on their property. One thing I really love about going to cedar point is when I want a quick break from the park we can run back to the room for like 20mins and it's super easy because breakers is right by the magnum entrance. What other parks have a hotel on the property? Or, what other parks have a super easy hotel to go to for a break if needed.

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2024/10/28
23:35 UTC

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Silver Dollar City Christmas

Hello! My family just got back from the closing weekend of the fall festival at silver dollar city and it was PACKED! I can only imagine going during Christmas is worse! So we are debating going the weekend after Christmas (27-30) or the last weekend of the Christmas celebration (Jan 2-4). What would you do? I feel like January could be less busy but our recent experience at the closing weekend of an event makes me wonder which would be better! Thanks everyone!

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2024/10/28
17:38 UTC

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passholder magnets

our fridge is full of passholder magnets 😋

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2024/10/27
23:05 UTC

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Ain’t it crazy how Chris Pratt is part of the pre show for the best roller coaster in both Universal Orlando and Disney world?

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2024/10/27
20:05 UTC

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Europa Park Hotel Exit

We're visiting Europa Park and stopping in Moxy hotel as all the official park hotels were booked up. This is just across the road from the Bell Rock.

I know entry to the park near Spain is only for official Europa Park hotel guests, but can you exit the park through the hotels? This would save us about 30 minutes walk having to go all the way back through the park to the main entrance.

I know we could just try it, but at the end of the day with tired kids, we don't want to head to an exit only to be turned away and have to back track.

Thank you

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2024/10/27
19:37 UTC

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Europa park tickets sold out online, any chance they are available on site?

Hello, we have a spare day in Rust and wanted to visit Europa Park but the tickets for today appear sold out online. Any chance they will sell us tickets on site? Thank you!

3 Comments
2024/10/26
07:23 UTC

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THORPE PARK Does my carer need a fast pass as well?

Hi guys! My soon to be husband (also my carer) and I were hoping to celebrate our engagement at a fright night at Thorpe Park.

I’m physically disabled and I hold a Red Access pass as I am unable to stand for extended periods (as in to queue). Also I have mental health issues which mean I need a carer/friend with me at all times. Specifically, physical health issues which have happened in public whilst I was alone have caused me to get anxious about their reoccurrence.

Unfortunately, I found out today there is no room for us to pre book ride access. Thus I would not be unable to go and we’d have to cancel. Obviously it’s our engagement celebration so we’d really like to go.

Our final option would be to pay for an Ultimate Fast Pass to do the same job as an access pass. We’re considering this as obviously the date is important. However, we can’t really afford two so again we’d have to cancel.

My question is, if we got one fast pass for me, could my carer also use it to come on the rides with me?

Has anyone had any experience with ride access being booked, what is the likelihood there is space before end of season?

Thank you for your help on this really specific query!

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2024/10/24
17:13 UTC

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How do I find a living situation? How do you all do it?

So, in Arizona ive been working for the nearby attractions in Scottsdale. However, its nearly impossible to live off 19 an hour there seeing as rent stands near $1,800. So im just curious and also seeking out advice and any tips. Im moving back out to California, hopefully to work for Disney, KBF or any other parks. But whats the best place to look for apartments? How do you do it by yourself? Where's the best place that you may know of? Do certain jobs help find housing even? Any tips id really need! Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/10/25
06:14 UTC

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Best park in Europe with a toddler

Hi we are based in London and looking for a short winter getaway with our 2 year old.

We previously spent 2 days in Disney land Tokyo and he loved the parades (especially the big nightly one) and rides over there.

I was wondering what parks are the best in Europe for a similar experience?

We’ve previously done Efteling, and Disneyland Paris but not with a young one. Was wondering if we should revisit those or try others like Europa.

Edit: Thanks for the recommendations! For those proposing europa park, what’s the easiest way to get there if we fly into Germany? Would be keen to avoid driving if possible

8 Comments
2024/10/25
02:06 UTC

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What’s the best food in Europa Park?

Since I’ll be there for a whole day, I’d really like to know what’s the best place for lunch. I am not interested in breakfast or any snacks, just lunch. Also, are the prices there too high and if so, should I then take something with me for lunch?

3 Comments
2024/10/24
16:50 UTC

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(Universal Studios Florida) Which is better Velocicoaster or Hagrids Motorbike Adventure?

Give me your opinions?!

I prefer Velocicoaster

1 Comment
2024/10/23
22:24 UTC

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This new LEGO IDEAS model called "WORKING MODULAR FAIRGROUND" by user Baron von Barron needs 10,000 supporters for the chance of becoming a real LEGO set.

7 Comments
2024/10/23
10:30 UTC

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Almost had major ACCIDENT at Universal today

So went to islands of adventure today. On my last ride, 15 minutes before close around 6:45, we headed for Jurassic park and there was no line. We walked on and the attendant that lets you to the different rows/gates told us to go and the gates were open to get on the ride and there was another attendant behind the electric gate. So I’m walking, with my wife behind me, and I’m crossing the gate looking at the attendant and then suddenly halfway through, the gates start closing on my hips and I made an instinct decision to squeeze to the other side. Im so happy that I did because the lady who controls it tried to reverse it but the mechanism doesn’t allow. Naturally, I was upset but there was kids around so all I could was look at her and mouth to her why she would do that. They both did not apologize nor did she explain why she wasn’t paying attention. They also didn’t even care to ask if I needed medical help. Came out with some pain and I took the names of the two attendants and left. NICK AND LEXI at Jurassic park, if you’re are reading this, I hope that you understand that people’s lives are at stake here and whatever reason you had to close that gate on me, it is not enough to risk someone’s life and future. What should I do now to make sure no one ends up in the same situation? Who should I contact? Who would actually care enough to care about this negligence? I wanted to post in the Universal subreddit but it would not let me post there.

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2024/10/22
03:20 UTC

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Europa park questions.

I'm planning on visiting europa park the last day of their halloween event 3rd november.I had some questions since I really never went to a major amusement park like europa park.

1- does the 1 day admission ticket include all the rides and all the shows?

2- what is the best way to plan my one day trip there? I'm mostly interested in must go on rides and halloween vibess

3- where to look for cheap accommodation near the park?

Thanks in advance.

6 Comments
2024/10/22
17:12 UTC

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Carowinds, King's Dominion, or Busch Gardens Williamsburg -- which is best for small children?

We have a 3 year old who is about ~38 inches tall. We recently discovered she is a little thrill seeker who loves fair rides, haha. And not just the slow ones either -- she likes the Scrambler, Tilta-whirl, etc. So we'd like to take her to an actual theme park for some fun rides.

Which of these parks would be best?

9 Comments
2024/10/22
16:15 UTC

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What are the must-dos/sees/eats of Dollywood, aside from the rollercoasters?

Going to Dollywood for the first time next week. Excited for roller coasters, obviously, but also keen to not miss any great shows, foods, drinks, or other walk through attractions that are worth seeing.

If anyone has any tips, I'd love to hear them.

9 Comments
2024/10/21
16:29 UTC

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Parc Asterix thoughts

Visited it this weekend. Pros:

  • Parc is looking great
  • Toutatis and Oziris both are an absolute blast
  • Halloween theming and haunted houses 👌

Cons:

  • Tonnere 2 Zeus
  • When the park gets crowded it gets CRAZY crowded

And there's this. Park maps available in ? French. All announcements? French. Attractions with an accompanying story.... in French. Oh funny, you can buy a cookbook with 40 Asterix themed recipes, available in ... French. Of course, Asterix comic books ... French. Only some written safety guidances have translation in English.

12 Comments
2024/10/21
14:10 UTC

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[Efteling] Danse Macabre is looking promising!

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2024/10/20
18:53 UTC

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Save your money!

I’ve lived in Florida my entire life and have been to every theme park there several times.

I have an alternative to Disney that is much cheaper and WAY more fun for kids and adults alike.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Not only is it cheaper, the attractions they offer for kids are better imho. They also have as many animals as animal kingdom (maybe more). They also have at least 7 major roller coasters. With a fraction of the traffic that Disney has.

I’ve been trying to tell people this for decades now. Disney is overpriced, overrated and overcrowded.

We used to foster children and our kids always had way more fun at Busch Gardens.

34 Comments
2024/10/20
13:51 UTC

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Opinion on Fabbri Booster Maxx?

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2024/10/20
08:42 UTC

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How does online queue work in the Europa Park App?

Hi everyone!

If I want to go together with my friend on a ride, but we don’t want to wait in the line, how do we go together in the same time? We both have got the tickets on our apps, but we got them separately.

3 Comments
2024/10/18
15:52 UTC

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Is it a very stupid move to visit epic universe within the first two weeks of opening?

I'm planning a vacation around the time epic universe opens, originally I didn't think epic universe would open at the time but now it seems very tempting to visit.

10 Comments
2024/10/18
08:59 UTC

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In Orlando for only a few days in November, which park for a time limited solo thrill seeker?

Hey all, I could do with some advice from folk who know the area well.

I'm going to be in Orlando for the first time for a week in early November. I'll be there for an event as a solo traveller. Most of that time will be taken up by an event but I'll have some time where I'd like to go to a park. I'll have Monday, Tuesday and most of Wednesday before my flight back and I will have a car. I've already decided that I want to go to Kennedy Space Centre, as long as I get there early it seems totally doable in one day.

Which then leaves a day and a bit. I really want to go to a theme park but I'm not sure how practical that is. I'm not especially into Disney and I've done Disneyland Paris more than once. I'm more into rollercoasters and thrill rides than disney style 'experiences'. Islands of Adventure was high on my mind, but also maybe Busch Gardens. Which might be a better bet for a single day? Do either have decent queue skipping passes, or effective single rider queues?

Is there any parks I'm forgetting about you can recommend? Any advice will be hugely appreciated, thanks in advance.

21 Comments
2024/10/17
15:51 UTC

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First time at SDC

Hi ya’ll, I just got married and it’s my husbands 30th birthday. He wanted something low key and just the two of us! Unfortunately due to some work issues I wasn’t sure if we would be able to do anything this weekend, but I got the green light so I am planning a (rushed) little getaway. We’ve been to branson before but didn’t get to soak it all in so it will be our first time at Silver dollar city and I am so excited for the fall festival!

I would love tips and I also have a couple of questions.

First, the website links hotels you can do a package with. Is that worth it and do you actually get a ticket for your whole stay or only a day?

Second, what is the benefit of staying on the campground? Just location and the shuttle?

2 Comments
2024/10/16
02:09 UTC

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Southern Californians visiting Orlando

Our family is visiting Orlando over the holidays and are overwhelmed with so many options. To help narrow it down for us, could you recommend rides and attractions that are not available in/different from Southern California theme parks? E.g. Tron and Guardians of the Galaxy. Appreciate you sharing your experience.

6 Comments
2024/10/16
18:19 UTC

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