Add-Ons - Upgrades - Extras

It is well known that the perfection of commercialization resides in the USA: everything costs extra, and where there are many people, everything is three times as expensive. This includes all amusement parks and studios. With Express, Skip-The-Line, or VIP tickets, visiting places like Legoland and Universal Studios can turn into a great experience. On the other hand, a visit with a standard ticket can be quite disappointing and frustrating. It is better to visit fewer attractions, but enjoy them properly. Those who wish to save money with a standard ticket should lower their expectations significantly or think twice about whether they really want to wait for 1-2 hours in line for a ride. The concept from Vienna’s Prater, paying five euros and hopping on, would be a nightmare scenario for major brands like Universal, Lego, or Disney. Here, it’s all about Add-Ons, Upgrades, Extras, Early Entrance, Late Check-out, VIP, Skip-The-Line, Express, and the infamous Parking Fee in various forms: General, Preferred, Front-Gate, and Valet, for those who wish to entrust their car and parking to an employee. This is a service that Europeans typically use less frequently, not only for price reasons but also due to cultural differences. In Central Europe, more emphasis is placed on autonomy and independence with cars, and trust in service personnel is considerably lower, as one grows up with sayings like: Trust is good, control is better.