This time I'm determined to go on more rides... Advice please!

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Disneydisney87

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Hello guys, so - I'm known to be a little bit of a scaredy cat when it comes to rides, and the last time I went to disney the most I managed to get on was primeval whirl, dinosaur and Dudley do rights at universal.

I'm determined to conquer space mountain, splash, thunder mountain, Everest, test track and seven dwarfs this time! What order shall I attempt to do them in, perhaps starting mildest first etc! On water rides I'm okay, having done humonga cowabonga several times, for some reason it's just rollercoaster esque rides!

Any tips, advice etc would be much appreciated...
 
CAPTAIN HOOK

CAPTAIN HOOK

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Disneydisney87 said:
What order shall I attempt to do them in, perhaps starting mildest first etc!
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Absolutely.

Based upon the list you've provided I'd ride them as follows -
Test Track,
Splash and Big Thunder (as they're next to each other in MK)
Space (as you're still in MK) although Its a big step up from Big Thunder
Everest.
I've deliberately missed out 7 Dwarves as it wasn't built when we were last at WDW and I've no idea what its like (I suspect that its pretty similar to Big Thunder).
When you've done all those head off for Rock'N'Roller Coaster ;)
 
MarkTwain

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I'm not a big thrill fan myself, so I get where you're coming from. Mildest to wildest:

Test Track (very very smooth, the famous "fast part" almost just feels like leaning into a turn on an interstate exit ramp)
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Splash Mountain (95% slow and gentle, and the drop really isn't as big as it looks - it goes by quick)
Thunder Mountain (sit up front for a more gentle experience)
Space Mountain (hardly any more intense than Thunder Mountain, most of its "thrill" comes from being in the dark)
Everest (most of it is actually comparable, if slightly more intense than Big Thunder or Space, save for the backwards part and the "big drop").
 
zurgandfriend

zurgandfriend

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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World has Touring Plans in the back of the book that should assist you in your quest. Check them out at your local book store and see if they are helpful then purchase.
 
Mary<3sWDW

Mary<3sWDW

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I love the thrill rides at Disney and agree with the order that MarkTwain put them in from mildest to wildest.

Rock n Roller Coaster is intense but not horrible in my opinion. It's fast and mostly in the dark other than glow in the dark/black light signs so you don't know what's coming up which, is sometimes helpful.
 
CAPTAIN HOOK

CAPTAIN HOOK

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Chef Kronk said:
The only ride that I have never been on at WDW is Rock n Roller Coaster, mostly since I haven't had a great history with coasters that go upside down. How intense would you say it is, especially the loops?
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To be honest, its that fast you don't really notice the upside down bits. There's nothing on WDW that I can really compare it to
 
NiarrNDisney

NiarrNDisney

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For the Disney roller coasters I would go with:

Epcot - Test Track

MK - Barnstormer, Seven Dwarfs, Big Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain

DAK - Expedition Everest

DHS - Rock N Roller Coaster
 
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Lakeisha Hutto

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Rock n Roller Coaster is intense but not horrible in my opinion.
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Matt_Black

Matt_Black

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The acceleration is more disconcerting than the loops. Once you hit top speed, the whole thing is very smooth. Also, it's got the sounds of Aerosmith to soothe you. You start freaking out, just start singing along.
 
TXDisney

TXDisney

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The best way to do everything you want is hard. 1st go off season, 2nd fp the long wait time rides, 3rd go early in the morning and take advantage of magic hours, last you have to go for a week really. We do 8 days 7 nights most trips now until we become dvc members. My parents timeshare is off site now so we so 2 universal days in this 8 days. Plus 2 of the days are really 1/2-3/4 days with flights. MK can take 2-3 days to do everything. Epcot 2, and the other 2 parks 1 day.
 
JIMINYCR

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MotherofaPrincessLover said:
I managed to go on the tea cups last time (I told my daughter not to spin us) and survived. Hopefully I'll be able to handle RnR.
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when they finish the countdown... take a deep breath, hold on tight and start screaming. The ride is very fast, and if you dont think about it it will be over before you know it. Keep the screaming up, listen to the music and it will divert your attention. It really isnt as bad as you may think it is going to be.
 
MotherofaPrincessLover

MotherofaPrincessLover

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JIMINYCR said:
when they finish the countdown... take a deep breath, hold on tight and start screaming. The ride is very fast, and if you dont think about it it will be over before you know it. Keep the screaming up, listen to the music and it will divert your attention. It really isnt as bad as you may think it is going to be.
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I think I'd be perfectly fine with the intensity, I just don't want to get sick. That would kinda ruin the rest of the day.
 
Bairstow

Bairstow

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Disneydisney87 said:
Hello guys, so - I'm known to be a little bit of a scaredy cat when it comes to rides, and the last time I went to disney the most I managed to get on was primeval whirl, dinosaur and Dudley do rights at universal.

I'm determined to conquer space mountain, splash, thunder mountain, Everest, test track and seven dwarfs this time! What order shall I attempt to do them in, perhaps starting mildest first etc! On water rides I'm okay, having done humonga cowabonga several times, for some reason it's just rollercoaster esque rides!

Any tips, advice etc would be much appreciated...
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I'm kind of surprised that you've done Ripsaw Falls but haven't done Splash Mountain.
Ripsaw Falls is much more intense, and nowhere near as nicely themed as Splash.

MotherofaPrincessLover said:
I think I'd be perfectly fine with the intensity, I just don't want to get sick. That would kinda ruin the rest of the day.
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Coasters don't tend to give people motion sickness that badly because there's no repeated motion- they're constantly changing their vector. The only thing that might really get to people are the out-and-backs with repeated bunny hops, and neither Disney nor Universal has anything like that.

Also, one thing that's kind of unusual about Rock-N is that it's a rollercoaster with no real drops whatsoever, save for a tiny one at the very end where the train dips down to get in level for the final brake run and unload station.
 
MickeyLuv'r

MickeyLuv'r

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It might also help to narrow down all ride elements you like and don't like. Search for the roller coaster database. It has lots of images, facts, related coasters.

It might help to know that RNC is only 90 seconds long, or that a certain drop is only 70 or 80 feet long, or a ride's top speed is only 45mph. Also, most coasters are made by a few big companies- even WDW and US's. (AND any smaller amusement parks you've visited.)

On traditional coasters, like BTMRR, the front is the most tame. On drops, the train doesn't let go until the end car is over the hill. By the time that happens, the front is quite a bit closer tot he bottom of the hill. Coasters with a launch - like RNRC have less of that effect. But still, in most, the rear seats are bumpiest. While the front = no cars in front of you. Psychologically, we tend to think of the middle of the herd as being the safest, right? So maybe sit in the middle front seats.

But again, if you know ride elements- like knowing a loop doesn't bother you, but a lot of spinning does, can help you to know what you like and don't like. At a minimum, knowing what to expect is half of overcoming fears. I'm not a big fan of watching video before you go, but a fact list is great. Knowing Hippogriff and Goofy are both standard Jr coasters made by the same company might help. (especially if you can also find another coaster you'd ridden at a local amusement park)

It might also be helpful to count during the ride: count tiny drops, count the duration of the big drop, etc. It might distract you on your first ride, and help you on return visits.

Another tip, almost as soon as you get off- try to motivate yourself for a 2nd ride as quickly as possible (I know, a challenge in the day s of 3FP). Once you know you've conquered a ride, a re-ride gives you the opportunity to enjoy fun details you might have missed.
 
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lazyboy97o

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Given what you have already done I don't really think anything else is much worse. Try to get a FastPass+ reservation for whatever you think is the worst and just get it over with. Then you'll know you are fine and able to conquer your fears.
 

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