[Lewis.]

Right.. Well, I'm not scared of much. I would happily camp on a forest alone... I like all kinds of scary animals... Horrors don't even make me flinch, but the one thing I am absolutely petrified of is theme park rides and rollercoasters. I don't know why, it just does. Anyway - my uncle has only gone and booked tickets for us to go to Alton towers on the Tuesday coming up and he loves all sorts of rides. I have never been to Alton towers before and I don't want to seem like a bore so I was just wondering whether there are any tips you could give me on overcoming my fear and if anyone has been to Alton towers, is it still enjoyable if you're not going on the huge rides?

[Jessica.]

I don't have a clue, I am terrified of them too. I went to Wales just to go to a theme park and I didn't have the courage to go on anything!

[Novo]

Just don't look down because if you do you will fall

[\PJ/]

im not reading all that...just take calpol and you will be fine.

[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by \PJ/

im not reading all that...just take calpol and you will be fine.

It's like five sentences

[Stacey.]

i like the big rides, but i know lots of people do get scared of them.
Just dont look down though!!

[Iceman]

make sure you dont pull your barrier down....it takes away from the ride !!!!!!!

[Lewis.]

I think it is one of those things where once you've taken the first step and done it... You won't want to stop. I just wish that I had the courage to take the first step

[Claymores]

I'm scared of heights lewis - so the Big One rollercoister scares the sh!t out of me at Blackpool, Most things @ Alton Towers are low and wild so you'll have a great time

[Callum]

It can still be fun but the big rides are part of the experience in my opinion.

[Lewis.]

Originally Posted by Callum

It can still be fun but the big rides are part of the experience in my opinion.

I know and I really don't want to skip that experience nut I'm scared s-itless to day the least

[MrGaryy]

Distract yourself in the queue or else you'll be way to psyched up for it. Then once it takes off it will be this IMMENSE rush and then it will be over and you'll be addicted :P

[Claymores]

Originally Posted by Lewis.

I know and I really don't want to skip that experience nut I'm scared s-itless to day the least

You'll have a great time - trust me

[Lewis.]

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

Distract yourself in the queue or else you'll be way to psyched up for it. Then once it takes off it will be this IMMENSE rush and then it will be over and you'll be addicted :P

That's the only problem... I naturally worry about anything and anyone. but thanks for the advice I get what you mean about the rush... That is bound to happen... I'm deffo going to try most of the rides - even if I do vomit up thy days breakfast. :/

[30stone]

Man Up Lewis!


*slap*

[Princess]

I've never been on a rollercoaster or anything like that. Bloody hell I went on a banana boat once and it was pertifying! Go on rides if you feel you want to get over the fear but if you don't,just find something else to do all day.

[ButterflyGirl]

There are a lot of scary rides at Alton Towers tbh , I got dragged on the Oblivion though and I just closed my eyes and it wasn't that bad.

[Enid]

I went to Alton Towers a few years ago. Terrified of heights. Went on Nemesis and Oblivion. Have to say, it is a lot less scary than you think. I remember queuing up for Oblivion and watching that sudden drop. I was sh!tting myself and REALLY didn't wanna do it. Then that slow climb up to the top at a 75 degree angle and worrying about slipping out of the harness. That was the worst bit for me. The ride itself only lasts a few seconds. Once it's over, you think "well that wasn't so bad". Just go for it or you'll regret it afterwards.

[Beastie]

Go on Hex.. it is like a haunted house.. and you sit on the bench.. and there is a big tree in the middle of the room lol. It's good. Also you could go on this slow ride.. with carts made of squirrels and also the train and log flumes!

[Beastie]

I say just go on them all Lewis.. if you are scared just close your eyes all the way through!!

[Beastie]

Oh you can also go on the Willy Wonka Chocolate Ride.. that is slow paced.. lol and also pop onto the swings!

[Lucy.]

Get drugged up before hand.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Your fear is based on a lack of knowledge and experience

it is not based on facts or experience

once you work that out you realise that if you go on say 2-3 rides your irrational fear vanishes

simples

[Claymores]

Originally Posted by Lucy.

Get drugged up before hand.

Or get terminal cancer then you don't care.

[Chels]

don't worry lewis, like gary said just distract yourself while queuing or something
i can promise you alton towers is amazing and you'll love it, go on Air, it's class

i love big rides, can't beat 'em.