A proper pot of tea, sitting down

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A proper pot of tea, a comfy chair, and ten minutes where you don't have to be anywhere.

This is probably my most underrated pairing, and the one people skip the most. After a ride that’s thrown you about, sit down somewhere comfy and let your heart rate come back down before you join another queue.

Tea’s perfect for this because you can’t drink it in a hurry!

rides it pairs with

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Baron 1898

Find somewhere bright and above ground for a sit-down. You've just been thrown down a mine for a greedy baron, so you've earned it.

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Bizarro

Sit down for ten minutes afterwards. After that much airtime, your legs will be glad of the break.

good match
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Danse Macabre

Sit down afterwards with the music still in your head. I'd be surprised if you're not humming it for the rest of the day!

good match
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Dodonpa

Sit down straight afterwards. Your neck will thank you, even if the rest of you wants to go again.

strong match
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Droomvlucht

Keep the dreamy mood going for a bit longer. Find somewhere quiet to sit and don't rush back into the real world.

strong match
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Eejanaika

Find a bench with a view of the mountain and stay there until you can tell which way is up again.

strong match
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Hero

Sit down, sit up straight, and give your ribs a chance to settle back where they belong. I really wouldn't skip this one.

perfect marriage
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Intimidator 305

Have a proper sit-down straight afterwards, and wait for the colour to come back into your vision (and then your face).

strong match
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Mammut Tree

Sit down by the lagoon and look back up at the tree. It looks so innocent from down there.

good match
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Nemesis Reborn

Have a sit-down before you queue again. You'll think you're fine, but you might not be quite fine yet!

good match
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Oblivion

You don't need this one as much as on some rides, but you'll still enjoy it.

gentle match
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Schloss Dracula

Once you're back out in the daylight with your neck still intact, sit down and enjoy the fact that nobody's following you.

good match
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Sik

Find somewhere to sit that stays still. After ten inversions in a row, your inner ear will really appreciate a minute off.

perfect marriage
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The Wave

Four inversions in a row is plenty for anyone! Find a seat and give your head a chance to catch up with the rest of you.

strong match
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Wiener Riesenrad

There's nothing to recover from on this one, but you're in Vienna, so sit down somewhere nice anyway. Make it a coffee if you'd rather!

good match
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Wilkołak

Wooden coasters always shake you about a bit, so have a sit-down and let everything settle back into place.

good match
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Zadra

Sit down somewhere dragon-free and let your knees stop shaking before you look at the queue again.

strong match
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