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How do you overcome ride sickness?

If possible, try lying down, shutting your eyes, sleeping, or looking at the horizon. Stay hydrated by drinking water. Limit alcoholic and caffeinated beverages. Eat small amounts of food frequently.



Overcoming ride sickness, or motion sickness, involves managing the conflict between your inner ear's vestibular system and your eyes' visual input. When you are on a thrill ride, your inner ear senses rapid movement, while your eyes may be focused on a fixed point or a screen, leading to nausea. To combat this, focus your gaze on the horizon or a distant, non-moving object to synchronize your senses. Physical remedies include ginger (in the form of candies, lozenges, or tea), which is scientifically shown to soothe the digestive tract, and acupressure bands that target the P6 (Neiguan) point on the wrist. . Over-the-counter medications like Meclizine (Dramamine Less Drowsy) or Scopolamine patches are highly effective but should be taken at least an hour before riding. Additionally, choosing seats with the least motion—such as the middle of a roller coaster train or the front seat of a car—can significantly reduce the intensity of the sensation. Staying hydrated and avoiding heavy, greasy meals before a day at a theme park are also vital preventative measures to ensure your equilibrium remains stable.

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These are the most commonly used medications for motion sickness, and they're available in any drug store and in many supermarkets. Cyclizine (Marezine) and dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) are two major ones. Make sure to read the drug labels, though. One of the big side effects of these medications is drowsiness.

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Nutrition and Dietary Supplements
  • Avoid spicy, greasy, or fatty meals.
  • DO NOT overeat before traveling.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Dry crackers and carbonated sodas (such as ginger ale) help some people avoid nausea.
  • People who tend to have motion sickness may want to eat small, frequent meals.


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According to many of our guests, some of the best seasickness tablets for a cruise include Dramamine or Bonine. These medications can be taken before nausea arises to help lessen the severity. They may also be taken to ease the feeling of sickness as it occurs. Be aware that these may cause drowsiness in some guests.

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