Can you hold your phone on a roller coaster?

So even if a park doesn't make you go through metal detectors at a coaster's queue, stow the phone anyway. And that means leaving it at the station, in a locker, or at the very least inside a closed pocket where it can't fly out during the ride. That goes for anything you're carrying with you in the park, too.



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Both your safety, and that of our team members, are Universal Studios Hollywood's top priority and we've taken important steps to make things safe for everyone. Loose articles like cell phones, cameras, umbrellas and keys are prohibited at most attractions, and should be left with a non-rider or secured in a locker.

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Make sure to have a zipper pocket of some sort every time you go to an amusement park. Or have someone who's with you but not going on the ride hold your phone. Or better yet…. leave it in the car.

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An on-ride camera is a camera mounted alongside the track of a roller coaster, log flume or other thrill ride that automatically photographs all of the riders on each passing vehicle.

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However, people are actually more likely to be killed on the car ride to amusement parks than on the rides in amusement parks. As we talked about in class, car crashes kill 40,000 each year, which means around 100 everyday.

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The car has an exponentially higher chance of malfunctioning, and a nearly infinitely higher chance of causing a deadly accident. The vast majority of “amusement park” accidents occur at sketchy carnivals and fairs, anyway. Everyone knows those rides are put up and taken down a hundred times a year— don't ride them!

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“As far as an age limit, though, if you are physically healthy and up for the thrill, there is likely no greater risk for someone who is 60 than there is for someone who is 20.” The largest concern for those who indulge in roller coasters is the after effects.

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Other health conditions can make going on high-speed rides unsafe, including pregnancy, recent surgery, heart problems, high blood pressure and aneurysms, as well as the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Begin with a coaster that you are completely comfortable with so that you will have success. Ride that one a few times before stepping up to a slightly scarier version. If your phobia is not severe, you may be able to slowly work up to riding even the biggest and scariest coasters.

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Stay away from spicy foods or food you have never had before, and be sure to stay hydrated throughout the day. Hot temperatures and dehydration can make that queasy feeling worse.

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When it comes to rides, Universal doesn't let guests bring large items like backpacks, camera bags, or purses onto their attractions, unlike Disney.

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When it comes to rides, Universal doesn't let guests bring large items like backpacks, camera bags, or purses onto their attractions, unlike Disney.

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I wear glasses and have never been asked to remove them. I have worn them on all the Universal rides including the Hulk without any problems. they may say something about sunglasses on the roller coasters but I would simply tell them they are prescription. normal eyeglasses they won't say anything.

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