Tag: amusement park
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Inside Hyde Park Winter Wonderland: Crazy Rides, Bars & Holiday Magic!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We’re spending the holidays in London and decided to visit the famous Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. We’d heard mixed things—locals said it was overrated but still worth doing once—so we wanted to see it for ourselves. Walking in, we were immediately struck by the scale.…
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Premium Scream Night 2025 – First Look at HHN Orlando – Our Honest Review
Honest Review of Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) Premium Scream Night – 8/28/25 First off, we did have fun, but was it worth it? That really depends on what you’re looking to get out of HHN. Let’s start with the negatives. If your goal is to experience all 10 haunted houses, Premium Scream Night might not…
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Exploring Ikspiari: Tokyo Disney’s Ultimate Shopping and Food Spot
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. On this adventure, we visited Ikspiari, the shopping and dining district right outside Tokyo Disney Resort. Think of it as Japan’s version of Downtown Disney but on a whole new level—four floors filled with everything from quirky boutiques and bookstores to American chains like Outback and…
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Inside the Tokyo Bay Maihama First Resort – Tokyo Disney on a Budget
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! On our recent trip to Tokyo Disney, we decided to switch hotels after one night on Disney property to something more budget-friendly but still close by. That led us to the Tokyo Bay Maihama First Resort—just a short 8-minute walk from the park gates. It was…
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Braving High Winds at Tokyo DisneySea’s New Fantasy Springs!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We just wrapped up another incredible day at Tokyo DisneySea, and this time we came back to check out the newly opened Fantasy Springs. The wind was absolutely brutal—gusts up to 40 mph! It made just walking around a challenge and shut down many outdoor rides,…
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Exploring Universal CityWalk Hollywood: Shopping, Snacks, and Surprises!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We made a spontaneous return to Universal CityWalk Hollywood, having only visited once before back in 2019. We didn’t remember much from that trip, so this visit felt almost brand new. CityWalk in Hollywood is smaller than Orlando’s, but it packs in a lot more charm…
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First Universal FanFest at Hollywood – BACK TO THE FUTURE Dreams Come True!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! We recently made a very last-minute decision to head to Universal Studios Hollywood after finding out the first-ever Universal FanFest was still happening. What started as a spontaneous idea turned into one of our most memorable park experiences ever. FanFest focuses on fandoms like Star Trek,…
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Tokyo Disneyland Tips, Hidden Gems & Must-Do Rides You Can’t Miss!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. Today we took you along for an unforgettable day at Tokyo Disneyland. From the moment we passed through the new and super-efficient security scanners, we knew it would be a smoother experience than last time. Even with our bags and camera gear, we made it through…
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Shanghai Disney Day 2 – Alice in Wonderland, Toy Story, and Emotional Goodbyes
Day 2 at Shanghai Disneyland turned into one of the most chill and heartfelt days of our whole Disney trip. I woke up feeling pretty rough, but Wes was sweet enough to let me rest until I felt good enough to go, and honestly, coming in late was the best idea. The park was quiet,…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Tips: Why This Park Surprised Us!
Hey everyone, it’s Chanda and Wes! We wanted to take a moment to share some essential tips and surprises from our stay at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. First of all, if you’re on the fence about coming here—don’t be. This park is an absolute gem. We stayed at the Value Resort on property, and it…
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