DrDeth,
you made me laugh out loud as I read your “ambiance” as “ambulance” Lol.
I’m 61 and haven’t been on a roller coaster in over 10 years, but given the opportunity I definitely would go!
I wonder when that will change, interest in roller coasters, how old is one when that happens?
That made me chuckle! 
The last time I was there Lightning Loops was brand new. I did ride Rolling Thunder(?) a few times in a row as there were no lines and it was close to closing time. That was 30 years ago, at least.
I lose my interest as soon as I see how long I have to wait in line. I’ve been to Six-Flags only once and never again. Standing in line to stand in line with a bunch of lemmings who are convinced that this thing they are waiting for is worth it.
I don’t like crowds.
Who likes crowds and long lines? But still, I haven’t been on a roller coaster in like 10+ years. So I’d put up with the crowds and long lines for the experience. And then when it’s over I’ll see how well I liked it.
I know the cost is high, but I highly recommend splurging for the Flash Pass for Six Flags. It more than doubles the cost of entry, but cuts down line times by at least 80%, and many times 100%. They have different levels, but the lowest tier has always been sufficient. When I take my kids, we can usually finish the 6-8 best rides before lunch. Then after lunch, we have the rest of the day to relax, and then go back to pick and choose the rides to repeat.
Yes. I enjoy “high” and I enjoy “fast”, but it would be wise not to spin me round and round. It could get really icky. LOL
I like the big Ferris Wheel on Navy Pier. The view of the city and the lake is truly awesome! When I get to the top, I always hope that it will get stuck there for a while so I can just soak in the beauty of it all!
I don’t get motion sickness per se but I do get dizzy, although I do not get dizzy on regular coasters. I have only been on one magnetically-accelerated coaster, and it was so fast that I was really off my balance at the end of it. Not even in a bad way, it was sort of like I was drunk. I just wouldn’t want to experience it again. And they shoot you so quickly that the ride is over too soo.
The ride went so quickly that you don’t even have the time to be thrilled that you’re upside down a lot of the time.
I do, however, still enjoy regular gravity coasters. Just went on Space Mountain this weekend. I’m not sure if not liking magnetic assists was just that one ride, or my age, or just not liking them, or not growing up with them and so not used to “new” things.
I’ve seen this backfire before though-- on days where attendance is lower, but the majority of people have sprung for the fast pass, I’ve actually seen fast pass lines that were longer than the normal line.
Mrs. solost’s strategy is to pick a weekday in early September, when the weather is still nice and the kids are back in school, and just get the normal passes. It’s worked out well for us. But if you did go on a day where you know it’s going to be crazy busy, like mid-July on a weekend say, then the fast pass would be a good call.
They’re okay - the last one I was on is Big Thunder Railroad at Disneyland - but I like the other stuff at the Disney Parks more.
I think it’s because I have to take my glasses off for rollercoasters and then I’m blind.
You could get glasses straps-- I was wishing I had a pair of these when I was recently at Cedar Point so I didn’t have to jam my sunglasses in a pocket when I got on the coasters:
I’m lucky to have inherited a large nose with a firm bridge because I could count on one hand the number of times my glasses have fallen off in my life, even outside of a roller coaster, so I just leave them on. This is especially more important as my eyesight is getting worse so the glasses do indeed improve the experience.