WonkaKid
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Something odd I’ve noticed ever since the parks reopened is that the CMs at the parking booths nearly insist that they give me a receipt. I neither want nor need one. I've been to DL ≈ 200 times and have never once needed one for any reason. It also costs precious seconds as they print and then give it to me. I told the CM at the booth this morning that I didn’t want it and began to drive off. He shouted something at me and even began to step out of his booth, as if to force it upon me. Now: perhaps they’re required to give us a receipt. But we’re not obliged to accept it. By all means, offer it. But if a guest declines, why force it on him or her? This has happened several times over the past few months. Any thoughts, theories or insights? Perhaps it's needed for reentry? Maybe. But as a seasoned guest (perhaps suggested by my Magic Key), I know what I do need and what I don't. In short, I'm happy to assume the risk that I won't need it again later.
Crowds were relatively light this morning. At the gates shortly before the park opened I met a nice couple from one of my old neighborhoods in Chicago (East Lakeview). In fact, they live a few doors west of where a friend used to live. They were very nice and I gave them a Twix. I often bring chocolate for CMs with whom I’m acquainted and it's usually accepted gratefully. We were also first on PP. It hasn't been open at 8:00 several times over the past few weeks. I've noticed it two or three times myself over the past several weeks and it also happened to a friend on Thursday.
Here’s something new. I scored 2,097,000 on Buzz Lightyear this morning. That’s the highlight score I’ve earned since they placed a cap on them four or five years ago. We've always thought that once you exceeded 2,096,000, scores then reset and you start over from zero so we've always made a point not to exceed that (which isn't always easy or, indeed, possible). Apparently 2,097,000 is the maximum (or close to it). It happens to me just about once per park visit and it's always frustrating. Anyway, I never thought I'd see a score of 2,097,000 so I've attached the pic below. That was a pleasant surprise as was meeting the couple from Chicago.
I've got park maps if anyone would like a set. Simply send me your address and I'll drop them in the mail for you.
Park pics!
Crowds were relatively light this morning. At the gates shortly before the park opened I met a nice couple from one of my old neighborhoods in Chicago (East Lakeview). In fact, they live a few doors west of where a friend used to live. They were very nice and I gave them a Twix. I often bring chocolate for CMs with whom I’m acquainted and it's usually accepted gratefully. We were also first on PP. It hasn't been open at 8:00 several times over the past few weeks. I've noticed it two or three times myself over the past several weeks and it also happened to a friend on Thursday.
Here’s something new. I scored 2,097,000 on Buzz Lightyear this morning. That’s the highlight score I’ve earned since they placed a cap on them four or five years ago. We've always thought that once you exceeded 2,096,000, scores then reset and you start over from zero so we've always made a point not to exceed that (which isn't always easy or, indeed, possible). Apparently 2,097,000 is the maximum (or close to it). It happens to me just about once per park visit and it's always frustrating. Anyway, I never thought I'd see a score of 2,097,000 so I've attached the pic below. That was a pleasant surprise as was meeting the couple from Chicago.
I've got park maps if anyone would like a set. Simply send me your address and I'll drop them in the mail for you.
Park pics!
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