How do you feel inside when you climb aboard a ride?

Adventurer, today we’re going to talk to you about something you’ll have surely felt a thousand and one times.

Imagine the scenario. You sit in the car, you make sure you’re safe and secure with the belt or overhead restraint, your feet start to lift off the ground, and then you feel the speed in every fibre of your being.

That’s when you start to experience a wonderful combination of sensations inside you. Fun? Fear? Adrenaline? A mix of all of them and many more?

Keep reading to find out what’s really going on and let’s fly!

Endorphin rush!

When you get on a ride as impressive as Shambhala, Furius Baco, or Red Force, you experience emotions you’ve never felt before at any other place or on any other occasion.

You know, unforgettable acceleration, thrilling turns, nail-biting falls and rises… All of this sends your endorphin levels skyrocketing.

In case you didn’t know, endorphins are known as the happy hormones!

These are small proteins that function as neurotransmitters by stimulating receptors in your nervous system in certain situations. When this process takes place, you experience what is commonly known as pleasure or wellbeing.

Having a high level of endorphins is positive for the body since, according to medical specialists, this promotes a state of wellbeing and calm, improves mood, and counteracts anxiety.

And these are only some of the benefits!

And, when you come back down to earth, it’s like you’re still floating on a cloud!

That’s why, when you step off your favourite ride, you notice a feeling of complete calm. Your muscles are fully relaxed and you feel like you’re walking on air.

The euphoria is real and even more so when you share everything you’ve felt with your friends and loved ones. And then comes the most magical moment of the entire process. Your eyes meet. A smile crosses your lips. And one of you dares to ask the question that everyone has been waiting for…

“Shall we go again?”

 Now you know what’s going on inside your body, visit PortAventura World and  experience time and again our best rides, such as Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence or Dragon Khan.

See you there!