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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Amusement Park
A practical plan for a day of rides: when to arrive, how queues work, when to take breaks, how height rules apply and how to keep kids comfortable.
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Amusement and Water Parks
Planning a fun and safe day at a park.
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Water Park
General tips for a safer water park day: sun protection, lifeguard rules, staying hydrated, slide etiquette and how lockers work, with local rules in mind.
Top 10 Most Beautiful Water Parks in the World
Instead of a ranking, a look at how water parks use landscaping, themed slides and wave pools to create attractive settings, and what to notice when you visit.
Top 5 Most Beautiful Theme Parks in the World
A guide to the storytelling and set design behind themed parks, and how to appreciate the craft beyond the rides, without a ranking of specific parks.
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