The Cynic's Guide to a Reasonable Theme Park Vacation

A Darkly Humorous Trip Companion for Disneyland, Universal, and Walt Disney World

by Kyle Tague | Release Date: November 7, 2020 | Availability: Print, Kindle

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A theme park vacation is serious business that requires serious work. Without the proper planning and expectation setting, a trip can quickly disintegrate into expensive misery that can jeopardize relations with your loved ones. Many will gladly take your money in exchange for sugarcoated advice on how to the most of your investment, but The Cynic’s Guide to a Reasonable Theme Park Vacation gives you the unadulterated truths you need to hear.

Written by a themed entertainment aficionado and producer with work in the field, this darkly humorous trip companion offers biting analysis and practical knowledge on how to effectively conquer Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Resort, Universal Orlando, and Universal Studios Hollywood in non-pandemic conditions. Included are breakdowns of every major attraction and whether they are worth your time, tips on where to eat and imbibe at each park, and recommendations on who exactly should make up your travel party.

Funny, outrageous, scathing, yet totally helpful, The Cynic’s Guide to a Reasonable Theme Park Vacation keeps its pixie dust in its pocket and takes you where no theme park guidebook has ever taken you before.

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