Alabamians Can Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day Right Here

Love the rush of adrenaline? National Roller Coaster Day is the perfect holiday for you to celebrate. Thrill seekers unite on this day, and I am one of them.

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People are drawn to the thrill of roller coasters. Some say it gives a rush of fight or flight. Also, there is the adrenaline part.

First Roller Coaster Experience

I have the best memory of Disney’s Space Mountain with my Dad. We got in the long line, and when it was finally our turn to get on the ride, I chickened out. [I know you are thinking, not sassy Mary K.] Well, I was a kid then and I remember it like it was yesterday. My heart was pounding and was scared. It was the unknown.

My Father looked down at me and said in a calm and warm voice, “You have a decision to make. Either get on the ride and face your fears or wonder for a long time why you didn’t get on the ride.”

Next thing you know we were off. I screamed the whole way, enjoyed every moment and I was hooked on roller coasters. When the coaster pulled back in, the attendant offered to let us go a second time.

That was something money couldn't buy.

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Since it’s National Roller Coaster Day I thought I would share my favorite thrill rides. Also, give you roller coasters super close to West Alabama.

Mary K’s Personal Favorites

Alabama Adventure – Rampage - Bessemer – 40 minutes from Tuscaloosa

I love taking the kids and looking at their smiles while they are on the kiddie roller coasters. Plus watching them splash around at the water park. Also, there is the Rampage coaster, that is super thrilling.

The Great American Scream Machine – Six Flags Over Georgia – Atlanta – 3 hours from Tuscaloosa

All I have to say it is legendary as it climbs 105 feet.

Afterburn – Carowinds – Charlotte – 6 ½ hours from Tuscaloosa

I love the fact it is an inverted roller coaster.

The Incredible Hulk Coaster – Universal Studios – Orlando – 9 hours from Tuscaloosa

You launch out the gate at 67 miles per hour.

Alabama Roller Coasters

Alabama Adventure – Bessemer – 40 minutes from Tuscaloosa

Be sure to check out the Rampage

4D Farm – Cullman – 1 ½ hours

Here is a great spot for the young thrill-seekers and the Pony Tail Barn ride comes highly recommended.

OWA – Foley, Alabama – 4 hours

This is a great spot with a water and theme park, the best of both worlds.

The Rollin’ Thunder comes highly recommended.

Track Family Fun Parks – Gulf Shores – 4 ½ hours

The Spinning Coaster is perfect for our younger thrill-seekers.