{"id":10758,"date":"2023-06-08T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T08:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=10758"},"modified":"2025-06-12T19:41:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T19:41:46","slug":"how-to-maximise-your-ride-count-whilst-visiting-theme-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=10758","title":{"rendered":"How To Maximise Your Ride Count Whilst Visiting Theme Parks?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Visiting a theme park whether you\u2019re an enthusiast or just someone who loves to visit you\u2019d want to make the most of your day, right? So, here are some tips I have found that have helped this over my time visiting them. <\/span><\/p>\n

Arrive For Gate Opening:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Arriving first thing allows you to get a head start on getting to those rides before the intense level of crowds. When getting inside the theme park first thing you always find is you\u2019ll catch the first train of the day on certain rides and it just enables you to have that boosted start.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Low Throughput Rides First:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Low throughput rides are vital to riding early as possible. By this I mean those rides which have can or do only operate on one train but also flat rides which have a low amount of seats to load at one time. These are the pivotal rides to head towards first. As the day goes on the larger these queues will eventually become.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Highlight The Key Rides:<\/span><\/h3>\n

With any theme park visit, there\u2019ll be specific rides that you have in mind to ride that day. That could be the recent addition to the line-up or it could be the oldest. Either way there\u2019s often a window which is advised to ride them in. The newest rides are inclined to be the last thing due to the queue size being rather substantial which means the last ride of the day you\u2019d have had an opportunity to experience everything else prior and not have to worry about doing so. I could always share a more in-depth blog post of the rides I\u2019d suggest doing at what time of the day?\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Eat Lunch Early:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Eating lunch early is one quieter time to eat as a whole and more importantly, when everyone else is generally eating it\u2019s a primary opportunity to enjoy those lower queue times.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Stay Until The Ride Queue Close:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Staying until the advertised closing time is always significant. The park does close at that time however the time advertised is the final time you can join the queue. So, instead of heading for the exit and getting stuck in traffic on the way out of the car park head to your next ride. By the time you have finished, you\u2019ll see a derelict theme park and car park. Trust me it works every time.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Visit During On A Week Day:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Weekdays during term time are always promising for having a high ride count from your trip. The parks tend to be extremely quiet and with minimum queue times if not walk-on rides.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Choose The Extended Hour Days If Unable To Visit Off-Peak:<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you can\u2019t however visit during off-peak then making the most of those extended hours is the next best option. This will allow you to take a more steady pace and not stress too hard over the queue times.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Fast Passes:<\/span><\/h3>\n

The final option which I have found to help us boost the ride count for the day is fast passes or speedy passes depending on where you visit. These do come as an additional fee to your entry ticket and sometimes can be rather pricey. But if your are aware of the fact it\u2019s your only visit within the year or for a decent length of time then these are brilliant options. I\u2019d always recommend going for the top tier available if the next visit isn\u2019t going to be anytime soon. That way you can guarantee your access to the rides.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2014\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019d love to hear any further tips & advice in the comments! <\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you so much for reading & I do hope this is somewhat helpful!\"\"<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Visiting a theme park whether you\u2019re an enthusiast or just someone who loves to visit you\u2019d want to make the most of your day, right? So, here are some tips I have found that have helped this over my time visiting them. Arrive For Gate Opening: Arriving first thing allows you to get a head start on getting to those rides before the intense level of crowds. When getting inside the theme park first thing you always find is you\u2019ll catch the first train of the day on certain rides and it just enables you to have that boosted start. Low Throughput Rides First: Low throughput rides are vital to riding early as possible. By this I mean those rides which have can or do only operate on one train but also flat rides which have a low amount of seats to load at one time. These are the pivotal rides to head towards first. As the day goes on the larger these queues will eventually become. Highlight The Key Rides: With any theme park visit, there\u2019ll be specific rides that you have in mind to ride that day. That could be the recent addition to the line-up or it could be the oldest. Either way there\u2019s often a window which is advised to ride them in. The newest rides are inclined to be the last thing due to the queue size being rather substantial which means the last ride of the day you\u2019d have had an opportunity to experience everything else prior and not have to worry about doing so. I could always share a more in-depth blog post of the rides I\u2019d suggest doing at what time of the day? Eat Lunch Early: Eating lunch early is one quieter time to eat as a whole and more importantly, when everyone else is generally eating it\u2019s a primary opportunity to enjoy those lower queue times. Stay Until The Ride Queue Close: Staying until the advertised closing time is always significant. The park does close at that time however the time advertised is the final time you can join the queue. So, instead of heading for the exit and getting stuck in traffic on the way out of the car park head to your next ride. By the time you have finished, you\u2019ll see a derelict theme park and car park. Trust me it works every time. Visit During On A Week Day: Weekdays during term time are always promising for having a high ride count from your trip. The parks tend to be extremely quiet and with minimum queue times if not walk-on rides. Choose The Extended Hour Days If Unable To Visit Off-Peak: If you can\u2019t however visit during off-peak then making the most of those extended hours is the next best option. This will allow you to take a more steady pace and not stress too hard over the queue times. Fast Passes: The final option which I have found to help us boost the ride count for the day is fast passes or speedy passes depending on where you visit. These do come as an additional fee to your entry ticket and sometimes can be rather pricey. But if your are aware of the fact it\u2019s your only visit within the year or for a decent length of time then these are brilliant options. I\u2019d always recommend going for the top tier available if the next visit isn\u2019t going to be anytime soon. That way you can guarantee your access to the rides. \u2014\u2014 I\u2019d love to hear any further tips & advice in the comments! 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