{"id":6683,"date":"2020-05-21T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T10:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=6683"},"modified":"2025-06-12T20:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T20:05:00","slug":"what-not-to-say-to-a-theme-park-enthusiast-answering-assumptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=6683","title":{"rendered":"Addressing The Common Assumptions\/ Things Said To Theme Park Enthusiast."},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know those people who almost frown upon this hobby or simply don\u2019t understand it. Of course, that\u2019s okay but is anyone else sick of the same things been said or asked? If you haven\u2019t checked out our \u201cdear, non-enthusiast\u201d blog post I\u2019ll pop a link <\/strong><\/em>HERE<\/strong><\/a>. There\u2019s no particular order to this list nor is it calling anyone out just some simple things we are all probably bored of!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Aren\u2019t You Bored Yet?<\/span><\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve lost count of those who\u2019ve said this to us now. The simple answer is nope we\u2019re not. If we do get bored then we simply won\u2019t visit anymore. Therefore this question is irrelevant if we continue to visit these parks.<\/span><\/p>\n

(Not spoken in years but sees your hobby) Got any discounts available for so & so park?<\/span><\/h3>\n

What makes people think that just because you regularly visit places you\u2019ll automatically be inundated with discounts? Sorry but nope.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aren\u2019t You Too Old For Theme Parks?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Is there an age limit on theme parks? I certainly don’t think so. <\/span><\/p>\n

Theme Parks Are Death Traps\/Unsafe<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s more dangerous driving to the theme park then the actual rides. As an enthusiast, you tend to be more aware of the fact theme parks are actually very safe places to be.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll Turn Into A Rollercoaster Soon.. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Yup, I\u2019ve gained 1,000 ft of steel track & gonna have a carriage race around loops! Did Do you not know?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s Unhealthy:<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is a fairly common occurrence I’ve had. Sometimes a few have blamed my health conditions on theme parks, yet the truth of the matter is I had them prior to this hobby. Plus if it weren’t for theme parks I wouldn’t exercise half as much as I do during those trips, lockdown is a prime example of that. <\/span><\/p>\n

Isn\u2019t it A Waste Of Money \/ You Must Be Rich:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Genuinely the trips we do cost next to nothing except annual pass fees. If we stay in hotels we never pay more than \u00a370 a night commonly unless we want a treat in a more luxurious hotel. Neither of us are rich, again it’s simple savings like annual passes and saving.<\/span><\/p>\n

You Are A GEEK \/\/ Know Everything:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes, we are geeks and we’re quite proud of that too. It’s not something we anymore feel ashamed of. We don’t actually know everything we just know the basics like ride manufacturers, ride types etc. We certainly don’t know EVERYTHING.<\/span><\/p>\n

There’s an insight into a few things that wed recommend not saying to an enthusiast or are sick of hearing ourselves. If your someone who wanted to ask any of these questions, I hope I’ve given you your answers.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for reading…\"\"<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all know those people who almost frown upon this hobby or simply don\u2019t understand it. Of course, that\u2019s okay but is anyone else sick of the same things been said or asked? If you haven\u2019t checked out our \u201cdear, non-enthusiast\u201d blog post I\u2019ll pop a link HERE. There\u2019s no particular order to this list nor is it calling anyone out just some simple things we are all probably bored of! Aren\u2019t You Bored Yet? I\u2019ve lost count of those who\u2019ve said this to us now. The simple answer is nope we\u2019re not. If we do get bored then we simply won\u2019t visit anymore. Therefore this question is irrelevant if we continue to visit these parks. (Not spoken in years but sees your hobby) Got any discounts available for so & so park? What makes people think that just because you regularly visit places you\u2019ll automatically be inundated with discounts? Sorry but nope. Aren\u2019t You Too Old For Theme Parks? Is there an age limit on theme parks? I certainly don’t think so. Theme Parks Are Death Traps\/Unsafe It\u2019s more dangerous driving to the theme park then the actual rides. As an enthusiast, you tend to be more aware of the fact theme parks are actually very safe places to be. You\u2019ll Turn Into A Rollercoaster Soon.. Yup, I\u2019ve gained 1,000 ft of steel track & gonna have a carriage race around loops! Did Do you not know? It\u2019s Unhealthy: This is a fairly common occurrence I’ve had. Sometimes a few have blamed my health conditions on theme parks, yet the truth of the matter is I had them prior to this hobby. Plus if it weren’t for theme parks I wouldn’t exercise half as much as I do during those trips, lockdown is a prime example of that. Isn\u2019t it A Waste Of Money \/ You Must Be Rich: Genuinely the trips we do cost next to nothing except annual pass fees. If we stay in hotels we never pay more than \u00a370 a night commonly unless we want a treat in a more luxurious hotel. Neither of us are rich, again it’s simple savings like annual passes and saving. You Are A GEEK \/\/ Know Everything: Yes, we are geeks and we’re quite proud of that too. It’s not something we anymore feel ashamed of. We don’t actually know everything we just know the basics like ride manufacturers, ride types etc. We certainly don’t know EVERYTHING. There’s an insight into a few things that wed recommend not saying to an enthusiast or are sick of hearing ourselves. If your someone who wanted to ask any of these questions, I hope I’ve given you your answers. 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