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Photo by Allen Huffman, 2017 |
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It’s a warm and sunny afternoon at Flik’s Fun Fair at “a bug’s land”. The year is between 2002 and 2018. You’re at the park with kids—and they’re complaining, “It’s too hot!” |
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You’re all the size of bugs. You could just stand under the shade of giant clover leaves towering overhead. But there’s a better option. When in “a bug’s land”, do as bugs do. Look for a leaking water spigot or a sprinkler that’s not completely turned off. Cool off—like a bug. |
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Photo by Werner Weiss, 2010 Young guests cooling off |
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Apparently, the ground is leaking too. Jets of water spring up unexpectedly. If you figure out the fountain’s pattern, you might be able to outsmart the jets and stay dry. Then again, if you really want to stay dry, it’s easier just to avoid this part of Flik’s Fun Fair entirely. |
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Photo by Allen Huffman, 2004 Risking water squirting in the eyes |
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Photo by Allen Huffman, 2004 Standing back to stay dry |
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Photo by Tony “WiseBearAZ” Moore, 2003 Approaching with caution |
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Photo by Werner Weiss, 2018 Getting wet and trying to stay dry |
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Your kids are now sopping wet… and you still have the rest of the day ahead of you at Yester California Adventure. What now? You could try to spin them dry on Francis’ Ladybug Boogie—but that ride doesn’t spin fast enough. |
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Photo by Allen Huffman, 2018 Restrooms in a tissue box |
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Photo by Allen Huffman, 2008 Two doors for family use |
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The official website has the answer: “If your little bugs get carried away with the watery fun, the nearby restroom facility features 2 family restrooms. Just steps away from Princess Dot Puddle Park, the family restrooms are perfect for a quick change. Nobody likes a soggy exoskeleton!” |
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Flik’s Fun Fair, including Princess Dot Puddle Park, opened at Disney’s California Adventure (now Disney California Adventure) on October 7, 2002. |
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Disney California Adventure Guidemap excerpt © Disney Attractions in Flik’s Fun Fair |
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Flik’s Fun Fair had five attractions. Four were rides. Princess Dot Puddle Park was the fifth. |
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Photo by Allen Huffman, 2018 Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, a portent of the fate of Flik’s Fun Fair |
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After a run of almost 16 years, Princess Dot Puddle Park and the rest of Flik’s Fun Fair closed permanently September 4, 2018. The area is now part of Avengers Campus. |
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