Theme Park Life - For the Enthusiast in You

I think I’ll sit this one out!

Once upon a time in a galaxy far far away, well actually about 6 years ago was a Sweeney who hated theme parks (yes I know!) But what do you guys think about the ‘bag carriers’ - the people who will look at a coaster, make a funny noise, swear at you and then tell you they’re not going on? Well I’m going to try and explain it from both sides. Having not been a coaster fan all my life I sort of understand what these people potentially go through but how it can all change in the drop of a hat.

When I was younger, well about 6 years ago I hated coasters, the look of them, the sound, the thought of “why the hell would anyone want to pay £30 for a day out just to feel sick” was my motto! I just couldn’t bring myself to get on. I would stare and think “It must be safe” and then it would come whizzing around with people screaming for their lives. It just did nothing for me, but then something changed! For some reason, about 3 years ago I started riding coasters with my girlfriend at the time. It was almost as if she’d passed the buzz onto me and all the fear had gone, but it just proves that it really is something in your head! You’re not actually afraid of them, your brain has been conditioned to think that.

So the next time person X tells you they’re gonna sit this one out, drag them on! After all, there is nothing the ride can actually do to them to hurt them (unless it’s The Ultimate) but just tell them to stop being a wimp and get on! Us enthusiasts just know they will want more afterwards!