Woman paid to test theme parks shares top tips including how to cut queue times

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Florida theme parks tester Alexandria has shared her high ideas for the likes of Walt Disney World, Common Orlando and Legoland together with the right way to lower down queue wait instances

Think about spending your days exploring among the world’s finest theme parks together with the likes of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando – and being paid for the expertise.

Effectively, that is precisely the dream job which Alexandria Adamson from Glasgow bagged when she was picked to turn out to be Ocean Florida’s official Theme Park Tester again in 2020.

As a result of Covid pandemic she was unable to go to Orlando till this 12 months, however she’s now again after three action-packed weeks.

A few of her highlights included a visit to Busch Gardens which she claims “has among the finest rollercoasters in all of Florida”. Talking of rollercoasters, a few of her must-visit rides embrace Common’s new Jurassic World themed Velocicoaster, Disney’s Star Wars themed Rise of the Resistance, and the Iron Gwazi trip at Busch Gardens.

After all, Alexandria’s picked up heaps of insider tips for navigating the theme parks – and now she’s shared some solely with The Mirror.

We’re speaking straightforward hacks for slicing queue wait instances, necessities to pack for a theme park time out, and among the must-knows if you happen to’re heading to Walt Disney World and Common parks.

Take a look at her high ideas under…

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Plan forward

„These parks have loads to supply and could be overwhelming particularly in busy intervals which for Orlando is a lot of the 12 months,“ says Alexandria. „Know what you positively need to do, have a look at any seasonal choices within the parks at the moment that will have an effect on your day. E book any eating reservations. Pre-planning and reserving as a lot as doable earlier than you even arrive will make your journey that a lot much less tense.“

Oh, and if there’s one important you pack in your journey, make it a battery pack. „Nobody needs to spend a part of their day ready for his or her cellphone to cost or having no battery to take images of your day!“ she explains.

The best way to lower down queue wait instances

Alexandria recommends utilizing the theme park apps to control when wait instances get shorter, however typically it might probably come all the way down to being intelligent together with your timing.

„If there are large night time exhibits or parades taking place and you are not overly bothered about these, that is normally when wait instances are at their lowest,“ she advises.

It is also value checking for any perks if you happen to’re staying in a resort. She explains: „Should you’re a resort visitor for particular parks use that further time they offer you to enter the parks, it might imply an early morning or late night time, but it surely’s normally value it.“

Use the apps

„Every park has its personal app that may assist you profit from your day normally with wait instances, the right way to navigate the parks, and all of the leisure and foods and drinks choices,“ she explains.

Heading to Walt Disney World particularly? Alexandria recommends taking a look by means of the app earlier than your journey. „Play about with the My Disney Expertise app earlier than you go,“ she suggests. „Will probably be tremendous useful when you’re there.“

Prime ideas for Walt Disney World

With 4 theme parks and two water parks, if you happen to’re planning to profit from the Walt Disney World resort, you may want a sport plan.

Alexandria recommends beginning by pre-booking your eating reservations as „it may be actually tough to get the full-service eating places on the day“.

Oh, and whereas Florida is famend for its sunshine it does additionally get some rainfall – if you happen to’re unfortunate with the climate, you could be tactical if you happen to’re nonetheless going to hit the parks.

„Some parks are higher to be in throughout dangerous climate,“ says Alexandria, noting that EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios have fewer sights that shut when there’s lightning, in comparison with Magic Kingdom.

Except for the theme parks and rides, there’s heaps to discover across the resort.

Foodies, take be aware: in response to Alexandria, „among the finest bars and eating places on Disney Property are within the Disney resorts“.

Her high picks embrace Enchanted Rose on the Grand Floridian, Jellyrolls on the Boardwalk Inn, and Dealer Sam’s on the Polynesian, whereas Disney Springs additionally will get a shout out for its „wonderful foods and drinks“ as nicely its purchasing, cinema, bowling alley and live performance venue.

Prime ideas for Common Studios Orlando

Common consists of three theme parks, however if you happen to’re solely planning to hit one or two, our theme park insider suggests contemplating an Categorical Go as „it’ll make such a distinction to your day“. The go cannot be used for sure rides corresponding to the brand new Jurassic World theme rollercoaster, the Velocicoaster.

In the meantime Harry Potter followers will not need to miss the Wizarding World, which is unfold throughout Common Studios and Islands of Journey. „As a Harry Potter fan these parks are unmissable and unforgettable,“ Alexandria says.

„The Diagon Alley space and the Hogsmeade space are actually like entering into the pages of the books or into the scenes of the films. It’s really easy to neglect you’re in the actual world with folks working round in robes and performing spells with their interactive wands, and let’s not neglect in regards to the dangerously scrumptious Butterbeer.

„The Hogwarts Categorical expertise between the 2 areas simply completely ties the entire magical expertise collectively. And as if the theming wasn’t sufficient the Hagrid’s story coaster is without doubt one of the finest sights throughout each parks.“

Whenever you want a break from the parks, Alexandria recommends heading to CityWalk.

„These eating places have a lot better meals than within the parks they usually’ll in all probability be quieter than the eating places truly within the parks,“ she says. „CowFish on CityWalk is without doubt one of the finest eating places at Common Resort, the cheeseburger sushi was unbelievable, I went again twice. And the chocolate emporium does the BEST speciality milkshakes or you’ve gotten Voodoo doughnuts for unbelievable and typically uncommon flavoured doughnuts if you happen to’re not a milkshake fan.“

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