IAPTS

Here's a question I get a lot: "What do you think about the games [in Dinoland]. Do they fit in the park?

No, I don't. Most people, CMs included, scratch their heads at the whole Dinoland concept. We were just talking at dinner about how it doesn't fit in AK and has no place at WDW really, for that matter. The funny thing is that we RARELY went into Dinoland when we visited AK as guests. I have had to create a 'character' for myself, esp when I'm on games.

Today, I was scheduled in games MR, but for some reason, they decided to put me on an apron selling vouchers. There are times that I have to remember one of my Dad's famous acronyms: IAPTS (It All Pays The Same) and today was one of those days. It was HOT (at least for this Yankee) and I'm not a fan of "getchervouchershere" over and over again. "A dollar each and two to play". I had one princess who was buying tickets with change over and over who finally came to ask if there was just a way to "buy a teddy" (in her oh-so-sweet English accent!). I took her to one of the games, gave her purple balls, since they are Tinkerbell's favorite color, and sprinkled some "pixie dust" on them. Lo and behold, her first toss, she won a prize!!! I didn't even have to do the "turn around and close your eyes" trick! The look on her face was priceless and she ran over to show Mum and Dad. She was pointing to me, so I walked over and told them she just needed an extra dose of pixie dust. They were SO grateful and it reminded me why, as much as I dislike the games, it's important for the magical people to work them. IAPTS. Only, this time, some of the "pay" was in smiles.