Legoland in Winter Haven sent out an interesting guide they've come up with to help families deal with veloxrotaphobia, or fear of roller coasters. The park asked psychologist and author Dr. Susan ...

Be as animated, silly and positive as possible. When you get to the park • Focus on fun: As you arrive, review the park map and point out all the fun attractions, not just the roller coasters.

"You got to see kids conquering their fears, and that's exciting," she said. But riding the Top Thrill is akin to graduating high school, so Bacni suggests parents take kiddie steps with their ...

The newer Paramount-run roller coasters, like the Psycho Mouse, Vortex and Top Gun, have become another generation's bullies. Fortunately for us, they were just screaming, vomit-free fun.