Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
It’s time to report about my annual local jaunt to Six Flags St. Louis. My seven-year-old daughter received a free ticket through her school’s reading program, so I joined her for a fun summer outing. I covered our trip last year, so I’ll avoid repeating my assessments from that adventure whenever possible.… Read more...
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I’ve visited Walt Disney World many times over the years, but I still feel like a novice in a lot of areas. Our most recent trip over MLK weekend included a rare stay at an on-site resort — The Animal Kingdom Lodge.… Read more...
When Disney announced the switch to FastPass Plus, I was skeptical because it offered less than paper FastPasses. The tiers and limits seemed designed to penalize knowledgeable fans that knew how to maximize the system. Adding FastPass to so many rides also messed with the flow of those lines and raised wait times at second-tier attractions.… Read more...