Do you hate Alton Towers?

For Alton Towers, also read Flamingo Land, Lego World, Chessington World of Adventure, and any other "Theme Park"

A bit of background to the question. I've been coaching and supporting a young person today who is Autistic, is 17, and has gone to Alton Towers for the first time.  I didn't go on the trip as I've been a few times before and ***ING HATED IT BEYOND EMOTIONAL POSSIBILITIES.  If you hate it, I don't need to explain, but "the noise" is only the tip of the iceberg. 

This young person had a terrible time, describing themselves as being overwhelmed, having to leave a shop because they were going to cry, and all the *** shame something like that feels like, being surrounded by NT peers who are loving it. One of the final comments I made to this young person was going to be along the lines of "don't worry, all Autistic people hate Alton Towers" but I didn't send it because I realised I was projecting my own thoughts and feelings onto all autistic people.

So I thought I'd ask this community if there were any types of Autism which don't mind or even LOVE Alton Towers

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  • I've never been, because it dosen't appeal to me at all, to much noise, I hate rollercoasters and all the rides, far to crowded for me too and the smells of food. It all seems designed to be hell for ND's.

    I also wouldn't want to go on a cruise, hell afloat, all those people and the only way to get away from them is to stay in your cabin or jump overboard, staying in your cabin would be a waste of money.

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  • I've never been, because it dosen't appeal to me at all, to much noise, I hate rollercoasters and all the rides, far to crowded for me too and the smells of food. It all seems designed to be hell for ND's.

    I also wouldn't want to go on a cruise, hell afloat, all those people and the only way to get away from them is to stay in your cabin or jump overboard, staying in your cabin would be a waste of money.

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