It's a question that's been on the lips of theme park enthusiasts everywhere: should vloggers be banned from Orlando theme parks? If you're like me, you make the drive to Disney World in Orlando from Cape Coral or Fort Myers and expect a good time. But According to Reddit, the rise of vlogging culture has some visitors are finding their park experiences to be a little less magical. Take for instance, Reddit user SupernovaTraveller, who shared this gem of a story:
"I once got stuck behind a vlogger in line for BTMR. I didn’t really feel like being live-streamed for 30 minutes, so I just made really, obnoxiously loud fart noises. She stopped after about 1 minute."
Now that's one way to get a vlogger to back off. And while it might not be the most mature response, it's hard to deny the satisfaction of getting some peace and quiet after enduring an overeager vlogger for too long.
It's a tale as old as time. Vloggers descend upon the Orlando parks, causing chaos and irritation for the other guests. As Reddit user MonotoneTanner laments,
"The worst part is everyone has jumped on this vlogger fad bc everyone thinks they do Disney differently and think it’ll be easy to make it big. I can’t stand riding a ride with a vlogger 70% of the time they ruin the experience or preshow for everyone."
Orlando Theme Parks:
And it's not just the rides that are affected. As Fluffernuttersndwch discovered, vloggers can be disruptive even during shows.
"I cannot stand them. I had a lady that runs a big TikTok livestream page sit in front of me at the Nemo show in AK last year obnoxiously recording and holding her phone in a way that was distracting. It’s also a somewhat dark theater so her phone was super bright. I leaned forward and said 'excuse me ma’am but your livestream is very distracting, can you please lower your phone?' And she got all huffy. I hope her followers heard me. These people are so entitled."
But while many Reddit users seem to be firmly anti-vlogger, there are some who don't see the big deal. As Commercial_Place9807 puts it,
"They don’t bother me. I’ve only ever seen two: Tim Tracker and Prince Charming Dev. They were both out of the way and inconspicuous. The only things that bother me at Disney are giant wagons, kids dangerously darting in and out of crowds, and overly exhausted babies and toddlers screaming their heads off, so essentially bad and/or rude parents are my only irritants."
Of course, it's worth noting that not all vloggers are created equal. As derekno2go points out, "Admittedly, I do enjoy some vloggers but the whole culture of vlogging and influencing is the worst." And sejohnson0408 adds, "The TikTok dancers are the worst."
The verdict:
So, what's the verdict? Should vloggers be banned from the Orlando parks? On the one hand, vloggers can be annoying, intrusive, and downright obnoxious. On the other hand, they can be hilarious, entertaining. They provide a valuable service to theme park fans. These guys keep us up-to-date with the latest rides, attractions, and food offerings. Personally, I think we should allow vloggers to roam free, but impose some common-sense rules to keep them in check. That way, we can all enjoy the entertainment value of vloggers without sacrificing our own enjoyment of the parks.
Florida Theme Parks Make List Of Most Loved In America
Florida is home to a few theme parks that have made a list of the most loved in America. From roller coasters to water rides, between Tampa and Orlando, there is something for everyone in Florida's theme parks.
Adrenaline junkies won't want to miss Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. With some of THE best roller coasters like the Iron Gwazi, SheiKra and Montu, there's never a dull moment. If you're more of a laid-back animal lover, Busch Gardens has more than 200 species. Can't forget about SeaWorld in Orlando too. Not only do they have coasters, but also is home to penguins, dolphins, orcas, beluga whales and more.
If you want to be a part of your favorite movies, Universal Studios has got it all. Universal is home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where you can visit Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Castle. You can also ride some intense roller coasters next door at Islands of Adventure, like the Incredible Hulk Coaster and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
And of course, you can't forget about Walt Disney World. A place a visited as a child coming down from Illinois and a place where families come from all over the world to visit. Pretty crazy that people save up for years to bring their families here, while for us it's just a short drive away. How lucky are we?!
We can't forget about the water parks! Florida is home to some of the best water parks in the world, like Adventure Island, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Universal's Volcano Bay. They all offer a variety of water slides, lazy rivers and wave pools to keep you cool on hot Florida days.
How did these parks make the list?
If you're taking a vacation, or a local taking a long weekend, you may wonder what they very best theme parks are so you can make the most of your time. AirportParkingReservations.com put together a list of the most loved theme parks in America. They looked a variety of factors like ticket prices, the number of rides and social media popularity.
Top 10 Most-Loved Theme Parks in America:
10. Cedar Point Amusement Park- Ohio
Cedar Point is on a sandy beach and offers 72 rides, 15 of them rollercoasters.
9. Knott's Berry Farm- California
Knott's Berry Farm has 48 rides, including Banzai Falls, a huge 41 foot waterslide.
8. Disneyland Resort- California
There's lots to explore between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park from the Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World to the Avengers Headquarters and the Sorcerer's Workshop.
7. Busch Gardens Virginia
Busch Gardens Virginia is home to 9 rollercoasters including Alpengeist, one of the tallest and fastest rollercoasters in the world.
6. Six Flags America- Maryland
Six Flags in Maryland makes the list due it's affordable ticket prices at just $29.99 and 54 rides including the Joker’s Jinx and Voodoo Drop.
5. Dollywood- Tennessee
Not only does Dollywood have 50 rides, but also a theater with a variety of shows and great views of the Smoky Mountains.
4. Kings Dominion- Virginia
Kings Dominion is the only place in Virginia with both a theme park and a water park. Tickets for a day cost just $39.99.
3. Carowinds- North Carolina
Carowinds is very affordable as tickets cost just $39.99 with both a theme park and a water park right on the border of North and South Carolina.
2. Universal Studios Hollywood
Home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.
Walt Disney World
Tickets may be pricy, but this iconic resort has 4 parks and 173 rides.
