I've probably recounted on here before what a ride wimp I was, all the way up until my late 30s. Highest thrill I had ever been on up to that point was probably Space Mountain. After I rode my first "real" coaster (Thunder Road at Carowinds), I was hooked and then I made up for lost time riding everything.
Fortunately my kids got a much earlier head start. My son and daughter (13 & 15) will now ride just about anything! We're looking forward to getting down to Epic Universe in 2026!
My wife and I just got back from our inaugural visit to Epic Universe, and she is definitely not a high-thrills fan. She did ride Donkey Kong and Hiccups with me, and enjoyed them both (I think Hiccups was her favorite of the two). I t think she’ll be happy to hear she’s a 4 out of 10 thrill seeker! As for myself, I didn’t make it on Werewolf, but had multiple day and night rides on both sides of Stardust Racers, and I’m with you 100 percent - what an amazing pair!
There are lots of folks who prefer to stay away from more extreme thrills at parks. The articles I write about ride thrill levels and deconstructing ride thrill elements really resonate. It can often be hard for more casual fans to gauge the intensity of attractions. I'm glad your wife knows her limits and is able to enjoy her visits to parks with you.
Myself, my wife, and my 22 year old daughter are making plans right now to visit Universal Florida in late September. My daughter and I will ride everything at Epic Universe, but I am interested in seeing what my wife will decide what to ride and what not to ride.
Hopefully, your wife will find something in my thrill assessments of the coasters that will be useful for her decision-making. Have a ball at the park! It's quite special.
I've probably recounted on here before what a ride wimp I was, all the way up until my late 30s. Highest thrill I had ever been on up to that point was probably Space Mountain. After I rode my first "real" coaster (Thunder Road at Carowinds), I was hooked and then I made up for lost time riding everything.
Fortunately my kids got a much earlier head start. My son and daughter (13 & 15) will now ride just about anything! We're looking forward to getting down to Epic Universe in 2026!
It's great that you can share your visits and your passion for rides with your kids!
My wife and I just got back from our inaugural visit to Epic Universe, and she is definitely not a high-thrills fan. She did ride Donkey Kong and Hiccups with me, and enjoyed them both (I think Hiccups was her favorite of the two). I t think she’ll be happy to hear she’s a 4 out of 10 thrill seeker! As for myself, I didn’t make it on Werewolf, but had multiple day and night rides on both sides of Stardust Racers, and I’m with you 100 percent - what an amazing pair!
There are lots of folks who prefer to stay away from more extreme thrills at parks. The articles I write about ride thrill levels and deconstructing ride thrill elements really resonate. It can often be hard for more casual fans to gauge the intensity of attractions. I'm glad your wife knows her limits and is able to enjoy her visits to parks with you.
Myself, my wife, and my 22 year old daughter are making plans right now to visit Universal Florida in late September. My daughter and I will ride everything at Epic Universe, but I am interested in seeing what my wife will decide what to ride and what not to ride.
Hopefully, your wife will find something in my thrill assessments of the coasters that will be useful for her decision-making. Have a ball at the park! It's quite special.