E ticket: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  United Statesliteralhistorical
  • A ticket classification formerly used at amusement parks (notably Disneyland) to denote the most exciting, highest-thrill rides.

  Examples

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  • Back in the day, you needed an E ticket to ride the most thrilling roller coasters at Disneyland.

    Back in the day, you needed an E ticket to ride the most thrilling roller coasters at Disneyland.

  • The park no longer uses the E ticket system, but old-timers still remember it fondly.

    The park no longer uses the E ticket system, but old-timers still remember it fondly.

  • She collected vintage E tickets as souvenirs from different amusement parks she visited.

    She collected vintage E tickets as souvenirs from different amusement parks she visited.

  • Did you know that the E ticket rides were considered the best attractions in the park during the 1950s?

    Did you know that the E ticket rides were considered the best attractions in the park during the 1950s?

• 2.

  United Statesidiomaticinformal
  • An extremely exciting or thrilling experience; a white-knuckle, high-adrenaline event.

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  • The skydiving experience was a real E ticket—heart-pounding and unforgettable from start to finish.

    The skydiving experience was a real E ticket—heart-pounding and unforgettable from start to finish.

  • That roller coaster gave me an E ticket ride of adrenaline that I’ll never forget.

    That roller coaster gave me an E ticket ride of adrenaline that I’ll never forget.

  • If you want an E ticket experience, you should try the new virtual reality escape room downtown.

    If you want an E ticket experience, you should try the new virtual reality escape room downtown.