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backdoor v. lead VIPs directly into attractions, bypassing lines. rel. stay-with n. employee-escorted VIP visit.
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cinetragic n. alternate pronunciation of “The World of Cinemagic.”
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fire pit n. “Backdraft” ride. rel. J.P. abbr. “Jurassic Park” ride.
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look-alikes n. employees impersonating Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop, Lucille Ball, etc.
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protein spill n. vomit, found near the park’s more tumultuous rides. “Hey, can you get rid of that protein spill by J.P.?”
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stall n. informative chat given to visitors while waiting for tram traffic to subside. “The fire pit was so backed up I had to do a five-minute stall.”
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train fault n. failure of subway train in the “Earthquake” attraction to hurtle toward tram and/or crack in half.
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tram transfer king/queen n. tour guides who have transferred the most passengers from broken-down to working trams.
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