Do you burn calories at theme parks?

By riding various rides at an amusement park, one can experience further calorie burn due to increased heart and respiration rates that come with the 'excitement response' from thrill rides. This means spending four hours at an amusement park could melt away at least 800 calories.



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#1 Great Cardio Activity Aside from the activities themselves, adventure parks are pretty large spaces, which also means you'll get your daily steps in without even realizing it. Research shows that you can potentially burn 1500 calories in a day with all the walking and physical activity you can do at parks.

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A typical visit often involves a lot of backtracking and zig-zagging to get from one ride or show to another, and depending on the size of the theme park, you should expect to walk an average of 5 to 10 miles. This will help you burn around 500 to 1000 calories.

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For some guests, simply walking and moving around Walt Disney World may provide weight loss, especially during the more hot and humid months. But, considering the amount of food you will enjoy, some weight gain is pretty much a guarantee.

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Ideal for Annual Passholders, guests can burn more than 350 calories per hour briskly walking from land to land.

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Research shows that you can potentially burn 1500 calories in a day with all the walking and physical activity you can do at parks. All age groups should engage in cardiovascular activities, as they help our bodies stay fit and healthy, fighting against heart disease and obesity.

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Spending the day at Six Flags Sutton estimates that an average adult might burn 300-330 calories per hour walking around at a 3 mile per hour pace. But the burn comes at a cost: Menu choices at these kinds of attractions can be limited to high-calorie, fatty (and let's face it, deliciously tempting) foods.

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If there's a chance you might feel sick from the roller coasters and other rides, eat a bland breakfast (or other meal) before you go. You want something in your stomach to keep it settled, so choose bland foods like plain cereal, toast and crackers or scrambled eggs with nothing else in or on them.

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Four hours is the time, I've found, that a family can spend together in a theme park before fatigue (physical or emotional) sets in. At the four-hour mark, it's time to get out, go someplace else, and either call it a day, or chill for at least six hours before returning to the park.

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Let's explore six health benefits of going to an adventure park.
  • #1 Great Cardio Activity. If there's one obvious health benefit of going to an adventure park, it's the cardio workout. ...
  • #2 Helps with Stress Relief. ...
  • #3 Strengthens Your Muscles. ...
  • #4 Builds Your Stamina. ...
  • #5 It's Fun! ...
  • #6 Great Way to Socialize.


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How to Eat Healthy at Theme Parks
  1. Eat a Healthy Meal At Home (Or in Your Hotel) Before Going to the Park. ...
  2. Research Theme Park Restaurants Before You Go. ...
  3. Ask for Vegan or Vegetarian Dishes. ...
  4. Bring Small, Pocket-Sized Snacks. ...
  5. Make Sure Your Kids Don't Overindulge on Sweet Treats. ...
  6. Share High-Calorie Foods with Others.


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10 Things You Should Never Do At An Amusement Park
  • Tug On The Characters. The suits are soft on the outside, yes, but on the inside? ...
  • Forget Where You Parked. ...
  • Arrive In The Middle Of The Day. ...
  • Forget The Sunscreen. ...
  • Buy Your Tickets At The Gate. ...
  • Cheat On The Height Restrictions. ...
  • Show Up On A Saturday. ...
  • Be Too Proud To Ask For Help.


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If there's a chance you might feel sick from the roller coasters and other rides, eat a bland breakfast (or other meal) before you go. You want something in your stomach to keep it settled, so choose bland foods like plain cereal, toast and crackers or scrambled eggs with nothing else in or on them.

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1: Silver Dollar City - Branson, Missouri. Silver Dollar City, with its 1880s mining town theme, attracts some two million visitors annually with its combination of entertainment, festivals, 100 resident craftsmen and more than 40 rides and attractions.

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Disney World assured us that no theme park attractions have weight limits. However, many rides feature restraint devices which may prevent some guests from being able to ride.

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10 Tips For Disney on a Diet – How Not To Gain 10 Pounds When You Visit
  1. Order Without the Sides. ...
  2. Time Your Meals. ...
  3. Bring Your Own Food. ...
  4. Drink Plenty of Water. ...
  5. Don't Order the Extras. ...
  6. Ask Questions. ...
  7. Skip the Buffets. ...
  8. Continue to Exercise.


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