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Chessington World of Adventures has hired a hynotherapist to help terrified parents overcome their fear of roller coasters, big dippers and other adrenalin filled rides.
The theme park's bosses are so concerned by the numbers of "I'll hold the bags" mums and dads that it is calling in professional help.
Now the park is offering scared parents the chance to face their fears and get on rides with their kids by attending a session with professional hynotherapist Stephen Rigby.
David Smith, General Manager at Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo in Chessington, Surrey, said: "We understand that guests can find roller coasters frightening, however we pride ourselves on being a family attraction, so it's just as important for adults to enjoy themselves as much as children.
"We hope that Stephen can help parents overcome their coaster phobia and let their hair down on some our of family friendly coasters."
The one-off session will take place on Friday October 9 but if it proves a success the park will consider doing more sessions.
Mr Rigby,said: "Often parents force themselves to go on a ride so that they don't disappoint their children, and they will try many things to overcome their fear, such as screaming or even closing their eyes for the whole ride.
"Whilst these methods may help them get through the ride, we want to help them sit back and enjoy it!"
Children can nominate their parents for a session at www.chessington.com/shoutabout
The online form says: "Calling all kids with scaredy cat parents
"If your mum or dad are always too scared to go on the rides at Chessington, let us know which ride you would most like them to go on with you.
"We'll then select winners to come to Chessington for some professional advice on how to get over their fears!"
The park has also released the top 10 embarrassing things parents do at the park while on a visit with their kids.
They are:
* Kissing or hugging you
* Holding your hand
* Treating you like a baby
* Tell your friends embarrassing stories
* Shouting or telling you off
* Trying too hard to be cool
* Wimping out of the rides
* Wearing embarrassing/uncool clothes
* Shouting your name from a distance
* Telling bad jokes
Chessington World of Adventures has hired a hynotherapist to help terrified parents overcome their fear of roller coasters, big dippers and other adrenalin filled rides.
The theme park's bosses are so concerned by the numbers of "I'll hold the bags" mums and dads that it is calling in professional help.
Now the park is offering scared parents the chance to face their fears and get on rides with their kids by attending a session with professional hynotherapist Stephen Rigby.
David Smith, General Manager at Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo in Chessington, Surrey, said: "We understand that guests can find roller coasters frightening, however we pride ourselves on being a family attraction, so it's just as important for adults to enjoy themselves as much as children.
"We hope that Stephen can help parents overcome their coaster phobia and let their hair down on some our of family friendly coasters."
The one-off session will take place on Friday October 9 but if it proves a success the park will consider doing more sessions.
Mr Rigby,said: "Often parents force themselves to go on a ride so that they don't disappoint their children, and they will try many things to overcome their fear, such as screaming or even closing their eyes for the whole ride.
"Whilst these methods may help them get through the ride, we want to help them sit back and enjoy it!"
Children can nominate their parents for a session at www.chessington.com/shoutabout
The online form says: "Calling all kids with scaredy cat parents
"If your mum or dad are always too scared to go on the rides at Chessington, let us know which ride you would most like them to go on with you.
"We'll then select winners to come to Chessington for some professional advice on how to get over their fears!"
The park has also released the top 10 embarrassing things parents do at the park while on a visit with their kids.
They are:
* Kissing or hugging you
* Holding your hand
* Treating you like a baby
* Tell your friends embarrassing stories
* Shouting or telling you off
* Trying too hard to be cool
* Wimping out of the rides
* Wearing embarrassing/uncool clothes
* Shouting your name from a distance
* Telling bad jokes
