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How do you have fun on a roller coaster?

Close your eyes and protect yourself from seeing anything that's coming ahead of you or try to look as far ahead as you can to feel more prepared for what's coming. It's that thrill, that sense of danger, even though you know you're perfectly safe in the harness or lap-bar, that makes roller coasters so fun.



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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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5 Tips for Maximizing Your Fun at the Amusement Park
  1. Plan ahead and arrive early. To maximize your fun at the amusement park, it's important to plan ahead and arrive early. ...
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  4. Use a map and prioritize your must-ride attractions. ...
  5. Capture memories with photos and souvenirs.


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How to arrange for a successful solo theme park trip?
  1. Tip1: Take fewer things. Since you're alone, don't bring a lot of things along with you. ...
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Not everyone finds the prospect of roller coasters enjoyable, to begin with — which could lead to the experience of stress not necessarily being positive for them. And just like people produce varying levels of endorphins and dopamine, the amount of cortisol generated can also differ from person to person.

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Or go for the back seat because it offers more air time: your butt will hang in the air off your seat for much longer on those hills and drops. And those sitting in the last car in the line always experience the fastest ride and who doesn't want fast on a roller coaster?

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Choose “safe” foods before and after your park visit. 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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Bring a Friend. A well-chosen support person can help you slowly work through your fears. A friend can preview each coaster before you ride, letting you know exactly what to expect. Your support person can also provide a hand to hold and a shoulder to lean on.

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It's the combination of lift hill and drop that are the scary parts for me. The lift hill builds anticipation so well, and then it's time for the hyper coaster level 90 degree descent, the first part of which occurs in total darkness.

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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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People with high blood pressure and/or heart conditions are warned not to ride roller coasters because of the way they tax the cardiovascular system. The adrenaline rush that roller coasters give you causes a rapid spike in your heart rate and blood pressure.

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How safe are rides? According to IAAPA, there are 0.9 injuries per million rides and that in a typical year, more than 385 million guests take more than 1.7 billion rides at about 400 North American fixed-site facilities.

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A. Airtime – A favorite term for roller coaster enthusiasts! It's used to describe the feeling created by negative g-forces which gives riders the sensation of floating on a roller coaster. Airtime or negative g-forces are most commonly experienced on a drop or at the crest of hill.

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As they move through those milestones, there comes that moment when they head off on their own to the theme parks. Walt Disney World has Park Rules that state Guests under age 14 must be accompanied by a Guest age 14 or older to enter a theme park or water park, so your 16 and 12 year old may go the theme parks ...

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