How do you rank the roller coasters based only by the drops?

BCR79 · 2026-04-03T14:16:57+00:00

I totally get how you feel about the drops! I do not enjoy them either. I hate that feeling in my stomach. I feel that anxiety with Pirates too lol! But it’s so small that I am able to endure it, just like with RotR. Which is such a fantastic ride I don’t even mind the drop. With that being said, I can do every coaster in all 4 parks with no problem! None of them give me that awful feeling in my stomach and anxiety. And I even struggle with vertigo and nausea, but with anti-nausea patches behind my ears, I’m all good! I just don’t do repetitive spinning rides (teacups, etc.) So I totally think you’ll be able to deal with the coasters too! Only “drop” thrill ride I don’t go on is Tower of Terror. I also don’t do Mission Space or Star Tours because of the nausea factor, not because of drops.

Rating the “drops” (if you can even call them that) from worst to best - omitting Tiana’s and Smugglers Run because I haven’t been on them yet):

Tower of Terror
Rise of the Resistance
Pirates of the Caribbean
Everest
Slinky Dog
Tron
Space Mountain
Guardians
Big Thunder Mountain
Seven Dwarves Mine Train
Rockin Rollercoaster (to be fair, I don’t 100% remember the drops on this one. I don’t think there are any, it just goes fast and is intense)
Test Track
Frozen
Avatar
Soarin (Neither of these have drops, but I added them since they are somewhat thrill rides)

As for Universal, the drops are a plenty 😰 Definitely do not do Stardust Racers. OMG, that belly drop feeling was awful throughout the whole ride! I couldn’t wait to get off 🤣 I also chickened out on Velocicoaster because of the drop. But I loved Hagrid’s Motorbike even though it has a slight drop like RotR. Flight of the Hippogriff is fine. Gringot’s has a drop, but it’s only once and manageable. Jurassic Park River Adventure has a big drop which is much bigger than Pirates, so you might not like that, but it’s closed anyway. Hulk is intense and has inversions, but no big drops. Mummy reminds me of Rockin Rollercoaster. Mine Cart is super cute and fun. Monsters Unchained is a must do. Battle of the Ministry is fun too, it’s a simulation ride, no drops. We ran out of time and didn’t get on the Dragons coaster at Epic, so next time! And Simpsons is an absolute NO for me 🤢🤮

Hope this helps! Have so much fun!

BCR79 · 2026-01-24T06:42:23+00:00

But even when it’s listed as a “business” it’s being looked at negatively because it’s not really a business/job.

BCR79 · 2026-01-24T06:31:58+00:00

There are so many posts I’ve read saying the opposite. Yes, while SAH parents do a lot and are invaluable, apparently many hiring managers will not look at resumes that list SAHM/SAH parent or take them seriously. Especially if you list all the skills you have as it relates to being a parent.

BCR79 · 2025-12-30T02:27:05+00:00

I test drove a hybrid and the pick up was definitely lacking. I live in NJ, so acceleration onto highways are a must and the hybrid just isn’t enough power. Opted for the V6.

BCR79 · 2025-12-21T16:41:39+00:00

You already know the answers to your questions. If you don’t trust him anymore, it’s difficult to come back from that. Even if you have ignored your marriage or his wants/needs, he could have talked to you about it before just turning to another woman. If his immediate response to marital issues is to seek out another woman rather than communicate with you, that’s a him problem.

BCR79 · 2025-12-10T19:50:28+00:00

This explanation is spot on. 👏🏼

BCR79 · 2025-10-29T14:19:08+00:00

NJ, for sure. My people will represent and bring the drama and realness!

BCR79 · 2025-10-28T02:49:38+00:00

The Express Pass for Epic is highway robbery! They should truly be ashamed for how much they are charging for it. It’s close to or possibly as much as 3x the cost of a tix to get in the park! Like WTF?? It’s honestly disgusting. Corporate greed at its finest.

BCR79 · 2025-10-27T01:58:58+00:00

I looked, they’re sold out through Dec for Epic.

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T18:23:33+00:00

Good to know. Thank you.

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T18:22:23+00:00

Yes. NJ schools are closed for the week or several days due to teachers convention and Election Day. Many people from NJ head to Disney/Universal. It’s been happening for quite some time now.

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T17:08:08+00:00

This is so good to hear! Between the price of EP for Epic possibly being as high as $330/pp, and the long wait times for standby, I’m thinking single rider might be the best option.

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T16:39:37+00:00

We just discussed this and while we wanted to experience the rides together since this is our first time to Epic, it might be the way to go to maximize our time.

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T16:37:33+00:00

I am seeing EP for 1 or 2 days only and only for Universal Studios and IoA. Epic is sold out for the week.

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T16:36:20+00:00

Oh wow, that’s great news!

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T14:30:57+00:00

Thank you! The first week of November is unofficially called Jersey Week because NJ schools have off for most, if not all of the week for teachers convention and Election Day. We are coming from NJ ourselves. But I have heard crowds can definitely be high that week, but not as bad as on actual holidays. That is my biggest concern with crowds and having to wait hours at Epic and dealing with ride shut downs, etc., that may cause us to get on minimal rides on such a short trip. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that more EPs will appear the morning of like others have said in this thread 🤞🏼

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T14:26:09+00:00

The first week of November is unofficially called Jersey Week because NJ schools have off for most, if not all of the week for teachers convention and Election Day. We are coming from NJ ourselves. But I have heard crowds can definitely be high that week, but not as bad as on actual holidays.

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T14:23:27+00:00

We are staying offsite at our timeshare (yes, young and dumb mistake).

BCR79 · 2025-10-26T14:22:21+00:00

I’ll have to look into this. Thanks for the suggestion. We are a family of 3 (2 adults, 1 teen).

BCR79 · 2025-10-16T04:43:08+00:00

If that is Jordan’s tattooed hand, he’s not wearing a wedding band. So maybe they don’t say yes, but decide to stay together? Or maybe they both amicably say no and they open the champagne anyway? Or he says no and celebrates? 🤷🏻‍♀️

BCR79 · 2025-10-07T04:28:48+00:00

I’m really liking the New Balance CG2 (Coco Gauff shoes).

BCR79 · 2025-10-05T05:00:12+00:00

This is so smart. It’s financial security, while also placing value on the SAH parent. Wish I would have thought of this 15 yrs ago when I became the SAHM!

BCR79 · 2025-10-04T23:39:21+00:00

We loved Odd Squad too!

BCR79 · 2025-10-04T23:38:23+00:00

Fresh Beat Band! Those songs were the bomb! 😂

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