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Making YouTube videos about theme park history and design.

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@CoasterK24 SeaWorld last year: Why’d you cancel your AP?

Me:

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@esplanerd @hotahotasa45084 Hence taking off shoes indoors. Sitting on the uncovered ground in outside places is a cultural taboo, especially for older people. There are some limited exceptions, like with a blanket down or at certain events. But sitting on the bare ground isn’t something Japanese people do.

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@esplanerd @hotahotasa45084 Obviously I can’t speak for OP’s state of mind, but yes, public shaming for bad behavior is something that happens in Japan, more than here. It’s not got the “Karen” connotation there.

Also, just sitting on the ground in public areas marks them as tourists, or…

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@esplanerd @hotahotasa45084 …at least not unaware or uncaring of local culture.

Japan has a strong emphasis on cleanliness. People will look disgusted or even chide you for sitting down on the street curb. They have a strong outside/inside distinction, with outside places considered unclean.

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@esplanerd @hotahotasa45084 It’s not “made up”, it’s cultural.

1st, TDR bans outside food & drink, which they have (a picnic area is outside the parks). Japanese culture strongly values rule-following.

2nd, blocking walkways/eating in paths is seen as rude, messy, & inconsiderate.

That’s the frustration.

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@ThemedPM Looks much better than it did a year ago.

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@RandmDisneyDude All expenses paid for Yak & Yeti, Tiffins, Sanaa, Ohana, Trader Sam’s, Kona (for Tonga Toast breakfast), Three Rivers, Barcelona Lounge, Toledo, Hoop-dee-doo, AND Victoria and Albert.

Red clears on food and drink alone.

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Random Disney home decor!

[Scotty Baby™️ @CoolBlueStrat2]

Random Disney home decor!

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Red is OP. Coronado Springs, Polynesian, and DAK alone is strong, but also has Gran Flo, DAK Lodge, and Blizzard Beach.

[Ben @pastamutt]

All expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World, but you can only stay in one color. Which are you picking?

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@jake_coasters I literally have a degree in political science and a minor in political philosophy and feel the EXACT same way.

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@CoasterK24 Oh, they bought that Sea World paint, huh?

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@CoasterK24 I’m not too mad they cheaped out and used a squier instead of a real fender (tho they should’ve since it’s out of guest reach), but I am mad it’s a short scale Mini. Gross. (🙃)

Definitely a cool homage/easter egg tilted at that angle.

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Today seems like a good day to repost this video I made three years ago:

https://t.co/mqa6Fpj4nL

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@Skipper_Hoss I for one can’t wait to see how the Sideshow Obscura turns out. Very excited.

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@jake_coasters Baby IG next to baby Montu is an easy win imho. Add a couple mid-tier thrill flats and Pantopia becomes the perfect part of the park if you’re too short (or too scared) for the bigger coasters.

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@DuelingParkNews

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@CoasterK24 Agreed. I do wonder how much they’d increase the price if standby was 90+.

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@HarrisonHighto2 Yeah, OKW isn’t the best answer. Saratoga is a better fit.

That said, Gran Destino Tower was literally designed by a firm that builds retirement homes.

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@brianrobclark @joevezz Thanks for sharing this. I hadn’t realized how close it was to both DLR and Knott’s. Here’s hoping they can resolve it safely.