Rider Driven Roller Coasters

20/06/2026

The ride experience was subject to a child being distressed by the experience, in the background. My page's vision would solve the problem most of all for the child but also for seasoned adrenaline junkies who would no longer be disturbed by terrified screams of other riders.

12/06/2026

For more than Alton Towers, Drayton Manor offers a glimpse into the future of roller coasters of multiple choice of routes and without regret.

09/06/2026

I have commented that the introduction of real time rider consent to a maximum swing height would overcome the deterrence to setting foot on pendulum rides.

This would be a teeny fraction of the effort required to make roller coasters similarly compliant with ongoing consent.

07/06/2026

These are a principal reason why rider-driven roller coasters are possible and indeed the next major leap forward for amusement rides. They can and have been used in valleys to perform multi pass launches. They would overcome the problem of valleying.

05/06/2026

Thrill rides, which cannot be controlled in intensity by the riders themselves, are certainly not suited to everyone. But my visions for riders' real time control of their experience would make thrill rides more compatible with people who would never go on them as they currently are.

04/06/2026

The rider on the left was simultaneously not wanting to proceed, yet determined to not back out. However, during the experience, regret overshadowed everything else, and the situation was unbearable.

My vision would enable experiences of no less intensity to be tried out, whilst the people experiencing them are in control of their train.

02/06/2026

"I think children build confidence faster when they know they’re safe to go at their own pace. Once the pressure is gone, they usually start exploring on their own terms."

https://www.silverwoodexpress.com/2026/06/01/big-feelings-at-a-big-park-success-with-toddlers-at-silverwood/

(Silverwood blog)

There’s something so magical about taking toddlers to Silverwood. Seeing the rides, lights, and excitement through their eyes makes the whole experience feel special again. But if you’ve ever taken toddlers to a theme park, you know it can also be a lot. A lot of noise.A lot of stimulation.A lot...

02/06/2026

A two year old cannot articulate what a four year old can. Understanding what riding a roller coaster entails is also surely difficult. The experience could be distressing for some. My visions would enable the adult to slow down or stop the vehicle on behalf of the toddler.

22/05/2026

would be such an easy ride to modify so that the riders could collectively control how high it swings, in real time. Leanne would have been able to restrict the swinging to a gentle setting. Riders would need to go in groups based on tolerance to height and sensations.