6/2/2023 Valencia, CA- The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued a public health advisory to warn people about the dangers of riding too many roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. The amusement park has been linked to a surge of cases of dizziness, nausea and vomiting among its visitors since it added its record-breaking 20th roller coaster earlier this year.

“We understand that people love roller coasters, but we also have a responsibility to protect public health,” said CDPH Director Dr. Karen Smith. “We’re recommending that people limit their rides to three per day, and that they take breaks between rides to avoid getting sick. Try not to ride on an empty stomach or after eating greasy or spicy foods as well. Drink plenty of water and select seats in the front or middle seats of the coaster, where the motion is less intense. Don’t forget to focus on a fixed point in the distance rather than looking around. If you are prone to motion sickness, take anti-nausea medication before visiting the park or wear acupressure wristbands that stimulate a nerve that controls nausea.” Smith added.

The announcement has sparked outrage among some roller coaster enthusiasts who claim that the state is exaggerating the risks and infringing on their personal freedom. They argue that roller coasters are safe and fun and that motion sickness is a minor inconvenience that can be easily prevented or treated. They also accuse the state of trying to hurt the tourism industry and the economy of Valencia, which relies heavily on the park’s visitors. Some of them have even vowed to defy the warning and ride as many coasters as they can in protest.

CDPH’s official Twitter account has also been flooded with comments from people who detested the advisory or shared their own experiences.

“@CDPH You guys are kidding right? Roller coasters are supposed to make you dizzy and nauseous. That’s part of the fun. If you can’t handle it, go home and watch Netflix,” tweeted @rollercoasterfan.

“@CDPH I went on Twisted Colossus yesterday and it was awesome. It’s a hybrid roller coaster that combines wood and steel and has two dueling tracks. It was so intense that I lost my voice from screaming and my lunch from puking. Best day ever,” tweeted @twistedcolossuslover.

“@CDPH Thanks for ruining my birthday. I planned to ride all 20 roller coasters in one day, but now you’re telling me I should only do three? That’s lame. Guess I’ll have to go to Disneyland,” tweeted @birthdayboy.

One customer stated, “I’m not going to let the government tell me how many roller coasters I can ride,” she said. “I’m here to have fun, and I’m going to ride as many rides as I want.”

The CDPH’s recommendation has also sparked a debate on social media. Some people have supported the recommendation, while others have criticized it.

“I think the CDPH is being overly cautious,” said one Twitter user. “I’ve been to Six Flags many times, and I’ve never gotten sick from riding roller coasters.”

“I think the CDPH is right,” said another Twitter user. “I’ve seen too many people get sick from riding roller coasters. It’s not worth the risk.”

Six Flags officials have responded to the CDPH’s recommendation with disbelief. “We’re disappointed that the state would try to take the fun out of roller coasters,” said a Six Flags spokesperson. “We think our customers are perfectly capable of deciding for themselves how many rides they want to go on.”

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