Shhhh: Amusement park bans people from screaming on rollercoaster

[It’s THE BIG ONE!!!! Oops, I mean *whispers* The big one/Facebook/The Big Sheep Family Attraction]

Riding a rollercoaster and screaming your head off usually go hand-in-hand. But this amusement park in the U.K. wants to divorce the two in their new ban.

The Big Sheep amusement park is urging its park-goers to stay as quiet as possible while riding their newest ride titled “The Big One,” in order to not tick off the neighbours, reports the Mirror.co.uk.

According to the website, residents near the amusement park and The Big Sheep went toe to toe during a five year planning stage, where residents said that the ride would be “intrusive.”

In an attempt to combat the noise pollution, the ride, that was opened less than a week ago, comes with a sign that reads: “This is a family ride – not a white knuckle thrill ride. Enjoy the views but we love our neighbours. PLEASE DO NOT SHOUT OR SCREAM!”

But on the amusement park’s website, where the new roller coaster is being promoted, they sing a slightly different tune. There, the new rollercoaster is described as the “biggest, highest and fastest roller coaster North Devon has ever seen.”

The park’s director Rick Turner said they worked with specialist noise consultants “to ensure there are bounds to reduce any noise impact,” reports thesun.co.uk.

And while that all sounds dandy on paper, Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain boss Andy Hine doesn’t think banning people from making noise on a rollercoaster will pan out.

“Rollercoasters evoke excitement, adrenalin and fear,” he said. “Part of this is the reaction it causes and this can be laughter, both happy and nervous, cheering and screaming.”

“I cannot see any way that a non-screaming rule can be enforced.”