Hit the gates after 3pm to dodge the peak crowds and save cash with the afternoon pass. Run straight to the Tower of Power for the near-vertical drop through the shark tankāhit this early or waste your day waiting. Avoid the bland, overpriced burgers; pack your own lunch to keep the budget intact. Use the Mai Thai River to actually cool off rather than just float. Six hours here hits the sweet spot for any adrenaline junkie.

