Theme park hangover

[FaceYourNemesis]

You know what I'm talking about: Sore lips, dry face, post coaster blues, aches and pains....

Who else suffers from it, and what do you do to get through it?

 

[Lofty]

I thought this was going to be, "Have you been to a park hungover", but then I read it and thought it was even more ridiculous then my idea..

The answer is No, I actually don't have a clue what you're on about. When the Off-Season starts, it's kinda like I wanna go and ride something but can't - Am I heading in the right way to this topic? I'm ever so confused!

 

[Ben]

^No. Be quiet Loftz.

He means like, the next day you feel a bit crappy. Which I guess is true. Maybe. A little tired I guess? I might have a lazy next day or an extra half spoon of coffee in the morning? I don't spend the next day throwing up and feeling crappy like a PROPER hangover though...

 

[furie]

Theme Parks hangovers after a day at a theme park with a hangover are the actual worst... I did Drayton one day after a bottle of Absynth the night before, and the day after was gross... Though I barely remember much about the day at Drayton either.

 

[Snoo]

You know what I'm talking about: Sore lips, dry face, post coaster blues, aches and pains....

You should probably get that checked.

 

[mouse]

Back-ache.
To get through it I stay in bed and eat ice-cream. :wink:

 

[Ian]

I suffer from it.

I get over it by jumping back on CF, that way the park visit never ends :wink:

FaceYourNemesis (from here on in to be known as FYN because FaceYourNemesis is an arse to type), you forgot to add dry hands. That's the only physical condition I suffer. Easily sorted with a bit of hand cream through. Oooo, mince.

 

[Mike]

Once that I can remember (if you mean it like this).

At Belmont Park a couple of years ago, I went on one of those Flow Rider things and was alright for the rest of the day...
The next day when I woke up, I almost couldn't move. All my muscles were stiff, my back was hurting, and I was struggling to stretch. The effects didn't fully go away for about 3 days after that!
I'd definitely do a Flow Rider again though, as it was a hell of a lot of fun!

 

[Ben]

^Haha, yeah, I got that as well <//3 It doesn't help you're knackered ANYWAY, but, all the exercise of that thing made me ache like Hell the next day too <//3

I was amazing at that... and I stood up WITHOUT a rope... FIRST... and no-one cared cause OH, Elissa stands up using a rope ¬_¬

 

[Mysterious Sue]

Hmm good topic.

Ian once told me it was called 'Theme Park Glow'. The after effects of windburn on your face and a warm feeling inside. I definitely get an adrenaline buzz for a while, followed by a lull the next day.

The only time I've really felt physical exhaustion was after the Blackpool live, where we just did so much in one day, that the next day I felt drained and bruised. That doesn't normally happen though. :--D

 

[Mike]

^Haha, yeah, I got that as well <//3 It doesn't help you're knackered ANYWAY, but, all the exercise of that thing made me ache like Hell the next day too <//3

I was amazing at that... and I stood up WITHOUT a rope... FIRST... and no-one cared cause OH, Elissa stands up using a rope ¬_¬

Shame, because I remember people thinking I was pretty awesome when I did the bodyboarding first time!

I thnk we were more amazed by your massive girly scream than your surfing skills anyway! :lol:

 

[andrus]

I'm pretty tall (no one else on this forum that's tall?) so most of the OTSRs hurt my shoulders. Gerstaluer eurofighters are the worst but B&M are pretty bad too The only ones I can say are good is Vekoma and newer Intamins So after riding multiple rerides on B&Ms I've bruises on my shoulders for a couple of days afterwards..

Other than that I often feel the speed and g's of the ride when I lay down in my bed at the evening. It's just like when you've been on a boat for a really long time and then get to land and still feel the waves of the ocean, a pretty cool feeling!

 

[Inverse]

Very much so. If you've ridden a lot in one day the drive home can be a strange sensation too. It's like a light-headedness that must be caused by a lot of high Gs. The other symptoms are all the same if you spend any long day outside.

 

[Hyde]

Only instance I can recall is after a 14 hour visit to Kings Island during Halloween Haunt. We did a solid day of constant riding, and then went until 2:30 a.m. at night doing the haunts around the park. And then ate White Castle when all was said and done. :lol:

The next day was awful, I slept for 13 hours and woke up achy, with a headache, and a heavy case of the munchies. :razz:

 

[Ben]

^Haha, yeah, I got that as well <//3 It doesn't help you're knackered ANYWAY, but, all the exercise of that thing made me ache like Hell the next day too <//3

I was amazing at that... and I stood up WITHOUT a rope... FIRST... and no-one cared cause OH, Elissa stands up using a rope ¬_¬

Shame, because I remember people thinking I was pretty awesome when I did the bodyboarding first time!

I thnk we were more amazed by your massive girly scream than your surfing skills anyway! :lol:

omg, it was terrifying standing OK

 

[ciallkennett]

I'm pretty tall (no one else on this forum that's tall?) so most of the OTSRs hurt my shoulders. Gerstaluer eurofighters are the worst but B&M are pretty bad too The only ones I can say are good is Vekoma and newer Intamins So after riding multiple rerides on B&Ms I've bruises on my shoulders for a couple of days afterwards..

I'm reasonably tall (6ft 3) but I only ever suffer those kinds of injuries on Vekoma's really. The rest sit comfortably on my wide, flat shoulders.

I don't really suffer any "hangover" conditions after a day of theme parking. Usually, I feel a little more limber and I have a lot of energy, so I suppose if anything it's more of a plus than a negative.

But sometimes for 2-day coaster sessions (such as Ghosterforce), I'm usually shattered, but I put that down to 12 hours+ at Thorpe in long queues and a lack-of-sleep.

 

[Will]

It's dehydration, with a hint of tiredness - why I always feel broken when I get in from any park, and why I'm flagging a bit by the end of nearly any day. I guess it is kind of like a hangover - there's a good bit building up to it and everything.

As for parks hungover... well, I'd rather not go into it. Chessington Pleasurewood Hills Mirabilandia etc.

 

[Mr Nash]

Never really gave something like this much thought,but now it's been mentioned,then yes,I do get it.

Tiredness is the main one,I always feel a bit groggy and spaced out the next day,due mainly to early starts and late finishes.

It's dehydration

Same as.

I tend not to drink as much as I should,and end up with a bad headache.

 

[Snoo]

Only instance I can recall is after a 14 hour visit to Kings Island during Halloween Haunt. We did a solid day of constant riding, and then went until 2:30 a.m. at night doing the haunts around the park. And then ate White Castle when all was said and done. :lol:

The next day was awful, I slept for 13 hours and woke up achy, with a headache, and a heavy case of the munchies. :razz:

You think that's bad.. try doing a whole damn trip with us. I averaged like 6 hours of sleep.. on top of driving 4 hours a day.. on top of walking all day.. but it is ****ing epic.

Actually, Matt, the one time I can remember true 'hangover' was when we rode TTD over and over one night.. and my lips burned the next day from the ride. <3

 

[Jake]

I think I nearly suffered from brain swelling when at Alton with Ben, Richie and Cathy a few years ago. We totally abused the free refills, and probably drank a gallon of coke each in the day. It was fab <3.