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Rollercoasters are both fun and terrifying. Terrifyingly fun, actually! If you’ve ever been on one, odds are that all the twists, turns, and adrenaline pumping through your veins made it a very memorable experience. And if you’re as awesome and cheesy as we are, then you might even have bought one of those amusement park photos that show you laughing, screaming, and (possibly even) crying while on the ride.

Some of these photos, however, are a cut above the rest and in a league of their own. Whether intentionally or by design! The Bored Panda team has put together this wild ride of a list showing off the very best of the best that rollercoaster photos have to offer. They’re hilarious, creative, and wholesome to a whole other degree.

Strap yourself in, hang on tight, and scroll down to start the ride. Don’t forget to upvote the photos that you enjoyed the most, Pandas! Oh and if any of you thrill-seekers are raring to go again, then you’ll want to hop in and try our previous article about rollercoaster photos right here.

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My 74-Year-Old Grandpa With COPD And I On A Roller Coaster. He Was So Excited

My 74-Year-Old Grandpa With COPD And I On A Roller Coaster. He Was So Excited

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    Rollercoaster Proposal (She Only Saw It When She Got The Souvenir Photo)

    Rollercoaster Proposal (She Only Saw It When She Got The Souvenir Photo)

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    While some of these photos are obviously staged for comedic effect (hello, rollercoaster Jenga players! We bow before your vast imagination), others are 100 percent natural. The timing of the snaps couldn’t have been more perfect and the pics show off incredibly genuine reactions. Honestly, they made our day (and some of us might already be Googling what the opening times for the nearest amusement parks are).

    #4

    I Enjoyed My Daughter's First Disney Ride More Than She Did

    I Enjoyed My Daughter's First Disney Ride More Than She Did

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    #5

    Go To Disneyland They Said. It'll Be Fun They Said

    Go To Disneyland They Said. It'll Be Fun They Said

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    #6

    There's Always An Asian Better Than You

    There's Always An Asian Better Than You

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    We don’t know about you, dear Pandas, but some of us here are mighty afraid of heights. So riding on a rollercoaster means having an inner battle within ourselves about whether we want to have fun or stay earthbound and look at everyone else enjoying themselves. Getting over the fear of heights (it’s known as acrophobia) or any other phobia is a challenge in itself. However, it is possible and that way you can have more freedom to enjoy all the things that life has to offer you, big or small.

    #7

    I See Your Dad Enjoying The The Ride, And Raise You Three Terrified Daughters

    I See Your Dad Enjoying The The Ride, And Raise You Three Terrified Daughters

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    #8

    We’re In A Stable Relationship

    We’re In A Stable Relationship

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    #10

    8 Year Anniversary Of My Favorite Photo Of My Wife And I

    8 Year Anniversary Of My Favorite Photo Of My Wife And I

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    #11

    Thrill Seekers

    Thrill Seekers

    My mom and I agreed to accompany my son on his first roller coaster while visiting Legoland this summer. It went well

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    DUN DUN
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god. They literally are crying.... I am sooo going to hell for laughing at this..but I can't stop

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    #12

    My Wife Hates Rollercosters. After I Pitched A Fit About It, She Finally Picked One She Would Ride With Me

    My Wife Hates Rollercosters. After I Pitched A Fit About It, She Finally Picked One She Would Ride With Me

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    “Phobias are among the most common anxiety disorders and are often developed following a negative or traumatic experience or in some cases, from learned or copied behavior from parents or those close to them,” Nuno from the UKAT Group told Bored Panda.

    #13

    David & Goliath

    David & Goliath

    "Goliath wins."

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    #14

    Diary Of A Splash Mountain

    Diary Of A Splash Mountain

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    #15

    So I Took My Son To The Theme Park

    So I Took My Son To The Theme Park

    “So I took my son to the theme park.”

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    “If parents or people of influence have anxiety about dogs, for example, then it is more than likely a child growing up with them will also develop the same irrational reaction around dogs,” the expert explained that we can ‘inherit’ phobias from the people we’re closest to as we’re growing up, no matter what the particular phobias might be.

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    #16

    Clark Was Very Excited To Ride A Rollercoaster Like A Big Boy, Until The First Drop

    Clark Was Very Excited To Ride A Rollercoaster Like A Big Boy, Until The First Drop

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    Persephone
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he instantly added 40+ years to his life during that 1st drop!

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    #17

    Splashdown

    Splashdown

    “Apparently Mom didn’t get the memo that everyone was supposed to make a funny face!”

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    #18

    The 12 Stages Of Fear Ranging From Blissful Ignorance To Abject Terror As Illustrated By My Son's First Ride On A Rollercoaster

    The 12 Stages Of Fear Ranging From Blissful Ignorance To Abject Terror As Illustrated By My Son's First Ride On A Rollercoaster

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    "Unfortunately genetics and learned behavior can trickle into the development of other behaviors and disorders, such as substance misuse, eating disorders, or unhealthy relationships with food, as well as gaming and gambling,” Nuno noted that some of the consequences can be extremely negative.

    #19

    The Face Of Fear

    The Face Of Fear

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    #20

    Years Ago My Brother Lost His Cellphone On A Roller Coaster. We Figured There Was No Way To Know When. Then She Saw The Ride Photo

    Years Ago My Brother Lost His Cellphone On A Roller Coaster. We Figured There Was No Way To Know When. Then She Saw The Ride Photo

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    #21

    My Brother Before And During A Rollercoaster

    My Brother Before And During A Rollercoaster

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    The expert noted that any phobia is possible to overcome. It’ll be tough, but given the right support, everyone can do it. “Regardless of how a phobia originates, overcoming them can be difficult but is possible. It's important to recognize if more than one person is suffering and encourage all to participate. Gradual desensitization or self-exposure to the cause is encouraged,” he said.

    #22

    My Brother Found The Meaning Of Life On Splash Mountain

    My Brother Found The Meaning Of Life On Splash Mountain

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    #23

    Joyride

    Joyride

    “This is a photo of my daughter and her father riding the Tennessee Tornado roller coaster at Dollywood. When we saw the photo at the sales kiosk, we laughed so hard we just HAD to buy it!”

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    #24

    My Youngest And Oldest On Splash Mountain With Me. This Pic Always Makes Me Laugh

    My Youngest And Oldest On Splash Mountain With Me. This Pic Always Makes Me Laugh

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    However, the more complex a phobia is, the longer we’ve had it, the more work we’ll have to put in to overcome it. Whether it’s a phobia of heights, of going fast, or absolutely anything at all. “A more complex and long-term phobia may need similar treatment given to someone with an anxiety disorder or mental health illness; counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy or psychotherapy are all good options to explore,” Nuno told Bored Panda.

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    #25

    My Mom Looks Like She’s Giving Birth On Every Attraction Photo Taken Of Her At Disneyland

    My Mom Looks Like She’s Giving Birth On Every Attraction Photo Taken Of Her At Disneyland

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    #26

    So My Friend's Wardrobe Malfunction Was Captured At Six Flags

    So My Friend's Wardrobe Malfunction Was Captured At Six Flags

    “So, my friend’s wardrobe malfunction happened at Six Flags.”

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    #27

    My Cousin Got On A Rollercoaster, And It Turned Him Into A Demon

    My Cousin Got On A Rollercoaster, And It Turned Him Into A Demon

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    What do you think of rollercoaster rides, dear Readers? What’s the very best one you’ve been on? Do you take souvenir photos like we do? (One of mine from Legoland got turned into a magnet and is on my fridge.) Do you have a fear of heights but you’d love to give rollercoasters a try? Share your thoughts, twists, and turns in the comments below!

    #28

    I Just Wanted To Share The First Time My Brother And I Rode The Xcelerator At Knotts Berry Farm

    I Just Wanted To Share The First Time My Brother And I Rode The Xcelerator At Knotts Berry Farm

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    #29

    My Go At A Rollercoaster Pose

    My Go At A Rollercoaster Pose

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    #30

    The Faces People Make On Roller Coasters

    The Faces People Make On Roller Coasters

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    #31

    Hair Care

    Hair Care

    “When my sister and her family took my mom to Disney World, my mom was concerned about her hair getting wet so she put a plastic bag on her head. ”

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    #32

    My Friend And I Randomly Decided To Take Edibles And Go To Disneyland. We Took Funny Photos On Every Ride We Could. This Is My Favorite

    My Friend And I Randomly Decided To Take Edibles And Go To Disneyland. We Took Funny Photos On Every Ride We Could. This Is My Favorite

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    #33

    Coaster Nap

    Coaster Nap

    Our family spent New Year’s Eve 2019 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. We all got on the roller coaster right before midnight and unbeknownst to us, my 10-year-old son fell asleep as soon as the roller coaster went over the drop! We normally do not get photos from the roller coaster kiosks but after seeing this photo, we felt it was mandatory!

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    #34

    Oh, I Bought This Coaster Picture. My Son And I In The First Row On Fahrenheit 97 At Hershey Park

    Oh, I Bought This Coaster Picture. My Son And I In The First Row On Fahrenheit 97 At Hershey Park

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The couple two rows back don't look like they are having too much fun either.

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    #35

    I Friggin T-Posed On A Rollercoaster

    I Friggin T-Posed On A Rollercoaster

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    #36

    This Family

    This Family

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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saving the best to last (nearly) BP. This is it!!!!! Theeee best one!!!!!! Toooooooooooooooooo funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    #37

    Uneasy Rider

    Uneasy Rider

    “My son Wille has never been a fan of fun rides. He is 17 now and still doesn’t like it. (I’m the one in blue, the one in red is my sister).”

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    #38

    Who Says Going To An Amusement Park Alone Isn’t Fun?

    Who Says Going To An Amusement Park Alone Isn’t Fun?

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    #39

    Sucker Shot

    Sucker Shot

    “Heading down the water chute ride at Mall of America, younger brother used the ride’s photo op to capture his moment of revenge for being picked on by his big brother at all other locations.”

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    #40

    My Girlfriend Lost Her Phone This Past Weekend On A Roller Coaster, And The Ride Photo Caught The Exact Moment It Happened

    My Girlfriend Lost Her Phone This Past Weekend On A Roller Coaster, And The Ride Photo Caught The Exact Moment It Happened

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    #41

    Thrill Of The Chase

    Thrill Of The Chase

    "An equal and opposite reaction."

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    #43

    Dating For 3 Years And She Talks A Big Game. Rollercoasters 2 Girlfriend 0

    Dating For 3 Years And She Talks A Big Game. Rollercoasters 2 Girlfriend 0

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    Bobby
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you haven't ridden valravn, it is completely not worth any row other than the front. The whole appeal is that you hang over the hill for a couple of seconds before you drop. The problem is only the front row actually hangs, the other two just kinda sit at the top of the hill

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    #44

    I Guess The People In The Back Didn't See What Was Coming

    I Guess The People In The Back Didn't See What Was Coming

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    #45

    Gamers

    Gamers

    "Just because you’re on a flume doesn’t mean you can’t find time to do other things."

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    #46

    My Daughter's First Rollercoaster Ride

    My Daughter's First Rollercoaster Ride

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    #47

    Three Adults Enjoying A Rollercoaster, Three Children Less So

    Three Adults Enjoying A Rollercoaster, Three Children Less So

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Girl on front looks like a hostage. "Must play cool, my captor is looking. Yiiipiiie, that's fun!."

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    #48

    The Rookie

    The Rookie

    My sister’s family went to a theme park in NC and she decided her youngest was ready for his 1st roller coaster ride. Apparently, she was wrong and he takes after her. Everyone thinks this is photoshopped because her husband and the other 2 kids are so calm. She tries to ease her conscience by telling everyone it was a kiddie coaster but I’m pretty sure he’s scarred for life.

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    #49

    The True Definition Of Emotional Rollercoaster And Literally Me

    The True Definition Of Emotional Rollercoaster And Literally Me

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    #50

    My Dad Was Really Not Into Splash Mountain

    My Dad Was Really Not Into Splash Mountain

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    #51

    Adrenaline Junkies

    Adrenaline Junkies

    “This is my brother with his two oldest kids on a roller coaster…one has turned into SpongeBob (what is with his eyes?!) and the other one is having trouble keeping his face on his face.”

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    #52

    This Had Me Laughing All Morning

    This Had Me Laughing All Morning

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    #55

    That Roller Coaster Ride Blew My Mind

    That Roller Coaster Ride Blew My Mind

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    Rick
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kids in row 1 and 2 have SEEN things. Kid in row 4 doesn’t want to.

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    #56

    The Last Action Hero

    The Last Action Hero

    “My dad one arm-saving me on a roller coaster in 1995 when I was 1. No seatbelt or straps back in those days!”

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    #57

    My Parents Used To Make Me Go On Rides That I Had Zero Interest In Going On As A Small Child. "Oh, You'll Like It Once You're On!" No. Disneyland's Splash Mountain '02

    My Parents Used To Make Me Go On Rides That I Had Zero Interest In Going On As A Small Child. "Oh, You'll Like It Once You're On!" No. Disneyland's Splash Mountain '02

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    #58

    These Friends Sure Know How To Enjoy A Good Amusement Park Ride

    These Friends Sure Know How To Enjoy A Good Amusement Park Ride

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    #59

    He Is Now In Love With Roller Coasters

    He Is Now In Love With Roller Coasters

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    #61

    Log Off

    Log Off

    “My Aunt thought it was a good idea to take her daughters on the log ride.”

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    #63

    My Friend Catching Some Looks On An Amusement Park Ride

    My Friend Catching Some Looks On An Amusement Park Ride

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    #64

    So My Friend Isn't A Huge Fan Of Amusement Parks. Here He Is At Disney World's Tower Of Terror. Not Amused In The Slightest

    So My Friend Isn't A Huge Fan Of Amusement Parks. Here He Is At Disney World's Tower Of Terror. Not Amused In The Slightest

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    Frauke Knothe
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tower of Terror was one of the greatest rides I've taken! So much cooler than those Freefall Towers nowadays!

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    #65

    My First Time On A Rollercoaster, Circa 1996

    My First Time On A Rollercoaster, Circa 1996

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    #66

    My Cousin And His Boyfriend's Splash Mountain Experience Really Shows On Their Faces

    My Cousin And His Boyfriend's Splash Mountain Experience Really Shows On Their Faces

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    Rick
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one in the back should have swapped seats seeing as they missed the photo anyway

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    #67

    Water Hazard

    Water Hazard

    “When I was about 4 or 5 years old, my mom subjected me to the horror that is Splash Mountain at Disneyland.”

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    Uneasy Riders

    Uneasy Riders

    “This was one of the first ‘thrill ride’ experiences for my daughter (in the back) and niece. My husband and father were so kind to ride in the front.”

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    #69

    The Before

    The Before

    "Something tells us you don’t want to see the after."

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    #70

    My Mom's Rollercoaster Face Was Priceless

    My Mom's Rollercoaster Face Was Priceless

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    Will Cipher
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kinda looked like that in my first rollercoaster pic. Also my only rollercoaster pic as of now.

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    #72

    My Dear 67-Year-Old Mother Wanted To Ride A Roller Coaster For The First Time In Almost 40 Years. She Immediately Regretted It

    My Dear 67-Year-Old Mother Wanted To Ride A Roller Coaster For The First Time In Almost 40 Years. She Immediately Regretted It

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    #73

    I’ve Always Wanted A Memorable Photo From An Amusement Park, Needless To Say I Finally Got One When My Hat Flew Off And Hit My Friend In The Face

    I’ve Always Wanted A Memorable Photo From An Amusement Park, Needless To Say I Finally Got One When My Hat Flew Off And Hit My Friend In The Face

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    Candia Lee
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lost a souvenir hat on Splash Mountain, reported it, bought a replacement. Pleasantly surprised to receive my original in the mail.

    #74

    An Old Picture Of The Family & I Reading While Riding A Rollercoaster (Formerly Medusa, Now Bizzaro). My Sister Lost Her Pamphlet

    An Old Picture Of The Family & I Reading While Riding A Rollercoaster (Formerly Medusa, Now Bizzaro). My Sister Lost Her Pamphlet

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    #75

    I Think My Girlfriend And I Found The Ride Being A Bit Crazier Than The Other Passengers, At Pirates Of The Caribbean (Disneyland Paris)

    I Think My Girlfriend And I Found The Ride Being A Bit Crazier Than The Other Passengers, At Pirates Of The Caribbean (Disneyland Paris)

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    Will Cipher
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda looks like he's being posessed by my frie- I MEAN THE DEVIL, NOPE, NOT MY FRIEND TOTALLY EHEHE

    #76

    My Boyfriend Took Me On My First Rollercoaster

    My Boyfriend Took Me On My First Rollercoaster

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    #77

    Let's Go On A Rollercoaster, It's Going To Be Fun

    Let's Go On A Rollercoaster, It's Going To Be Fun

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    #78

    My Daughter And I Have Never Been To An Amusement Park Before, And It Shows. Guess Which Two On The Back Row

    My Daughter And I Have Never Been To An Amusement Park Before, And It Shows. Guess Which Two On The Back Row

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But nobody else is gonna talk about how a woman in the 3rd row pulled a poncho a woman in the 4th row was wearing over her head

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