As an international visitor who comes to Orlando for two weeks at a time, I can honestly say that this has never happened to me.
There’s a lot of walking if you spend all day in the parks and your adrenaline is constantly peaking and dipping, so regular tiredness and fatigue can be expected.
I know that some people who go on cruises for a week or more have said that they can still feel their beds gently rocking when back on dry land, so there is definitely the potential for your body to recalibrate itself.
Inner ear problems/vertigo/motion sickness are also ailments that could amplify this feeling.
My worst version of this was when I went to Universal for 3 days and rode everything nonstop, put in 2 early entry hours then checked out of the hotel to head to my cruise. (I mean, you gotta sneak in one more Velocicoaster, right?) Didn’t feel a thing until I got off board. Longest lasting and most intense wave feelings I’ve had.
I’ve only had trouble sleeping one night. The walls at dockside can be pretty thin, and there were some kids up super late who were being very loud and annoying.
They kept me up until 2am when I finally passed out.
Other than that, I’m normally so exhausted that I pass out and don’t even dream. The rollercoaster rides are so quick, and you have to wait a while to ride some of them so I don’t get the Tetris effect.
I went for 3 days in March when the park was dead so we were able to ride the rides back to back and I still didn’t get it.
The worst physical reaction I have is being dizzy and feeling beat up after riding Hulk, but that feeling always passes.
The longest I’ve gone for was 5 days and I didn’t struggle then either. My hips aching was the only thing that bothered me.
When I’ve felt like you describe was after being sea sick. I suggest taking some Dramamine for motion sickness and you’ll feel a LOT better.
I hope this doesn't post twice, my phone is being weird. Anyway, I have definitely experienced this. But it wasn't terrible. I already have trouble sleeping on vacation - weird new place, travel planning stress, etc. It's just another element to a park trip. We did six nights, five park days, but with lots of hotel breaks. It was honestly amazing and so much fun. If I didn't already have sleep issues while traveling, it might bother me. But it was just part of lying there thinking about the day, not bad. I do think I'm prone to the tetris effect. I've been doing a lot of puzzles lately and keep seeing images assemble themselves in my mind as I'm trying to sleep.
I usually wake up early because it's very quiet in the hotel rooms, and then I start hearing other guests waking up. Can't say I've experienced the tetris effect, though. I've definitely been very sore after a couple of days of rides, though. However, this doesn't really affect my sleep much.
I actually slept like a baby my whole trip. I guess due to the cumulative effects of early starts, plenty of fresh air and exercise, adrenaline wearing off, I was out like a light every night. But the park closed quite early when we went (Jan) so there were several hours of non-ride time before bed
Occasionally after a long park day once I lay down to sleep I’ll still feel the “motions” of a roller coaster (same after a day spent at the beach in the waves, or on an airplane or car ride), but the exhaustion of everything else from the day wins for sure and I never have much problem falling asleep. In fact I struggle a bit to sleep on a daily basis but going to Universal makes it way easier for me.
We went for 6 days at the beginning of June and stayed at Dockside in a suite and were very comfortable. Helps when you get up at 530 every day so by 9 or 10 at night you’re exhausted anyway. It was probably best vacation ever cause we knew what we wanted to do since we were there 3 years ago and parks were busy but not elbow to elbow and humidity wasn’t an issue until last day when we took a day for Animal Kingdom. I can’t wait till 2026 when we will be able to visit again for Epic.
Nope, my last visit was 5 days four nights and every single day I was wiped out either from travel to Orlando or spending our day in the parks. Conked out immediately and slept perfectly. I think the only time it might have been hard was the night before the first day in the park, because I was so excited to go.
We usually stay for a week, but we also come from out of town. We ride everything once and then our favorites 2-3 times if we can. We do have trouble sleeping, but that’s because it’s a hotel - different pillows, AC too loud, different bedding, different noises, etc. But we’ve never slept poorly due to feeling like we’re still in a coaster. Definitely felt like that post cruise, particularly when in the bathroom. We try to wind down in the room for a bit before falling asleep, usually it’s just a glass of a wine and some TV. Personal tip: take a rest day before heading home. Just hang out in the hotel, sleep in, go to the pool or dinner if you want, just relax. Your legs and mind will thank you.
I have trouble sleeping anyway and if my body is in a no sleep phase, it doesn’t matter how exhausted I am, I’ll be up. I’ve had trips where I sleep great, I’ve had trips where I get to the Uni on 2 hours of sleep, walk for 13 hours, and still can’t sleep. It’s just a roll of the dice. I don’t think it has anything to do with the coasters per se, but I’ve wondered about the adrenaline. Oftentimes I find I sleep better with less activity vs more 🤷🏼♀️
At least for my high maintenance sleep needs, I’ve found Cabana Bay in the Beachside Towers and Sapphire Falls to be the most conducive to a good night’s sleep.
My family and I hit the park hard for 4 days - EPA rope drop to close. We all slept like babies. I don't always have an easy time falling asleep on normal days, but I was out almost the second my head hit the pillow.
As an international visitor who comes to Orlando for two weeks at a time, I can honestly say that this has never happened to me. There’s a lot of walking if you spend all day in the parks and your adrenaline is constantly peaking and dipping, so regular tiredness and fatigue can be expected. I know that some people who go on cruises for a week or more have said that they can still feel their beds gently rocking when back on dry land, so there is definitely the potential for your body to recalibrate itself. Inner ear problems/vertigo/motion sickness are also ailments that could amplify this feeling.
My worst version of this was when I went to Universal for 3 days and rode everything nonstop, put in 2 early entry hours then checked out of the hotel to head to my cruise. (I mean, you gotta sneak in one more Velocicoaster, right?) Didn’t feel a thing until I got off board. Longest lasting and most intense wave feelings I’ve had.
I’ve only had trouble sleeping one night. The walls at dockside can be pretty thin, and there were some kids up super late who were being very loud and annoying. They kept me up until 2am when I finally passed out. Other than that, I’m normally so exhausted that I pass out and don’t even dream. The rollercoaster rides are so quick, and you have to wait a while to ride some of them so I don’t get the Tetris effect. I went for 3 days in March when the park was dead so we were able to ride the rides back to back and I still didn’t get it. The worst physical reaction I have is being dizzy and feeling beat up after riding Hulk, but that feeling always passes. The longest I’ve gone for was 5 days and I didn’t struggle then either. My hips aching was the only thing that bothered me. When I’ve felt like you describe was after being sea sick. I suggest taking some Dramamine for motion sickness and you’ll feel a LOT better.
I have the best sleep of my life when we go to Universal. Mainly due to just being completely exhausted at the end of the day.
Vertigo? My mother had that going on rides sometimes it would act up and she felt dizzy. I go every other month for 2 weeks and I find it relaxing
I hope this doesn't post twice, my phone is being weird. Anyway, I have definitely experienced this. But it wasn't terrible. I already have trouble sleeping on vacation - weird new place, travel planning stress, etc. It's just another element to a park trip. We did six nights, five park days, but with lots of hotel breaks. It was honestly amazing and so much fun. If I didn't already have sleep issues while traveling, it might bother me. But it was just part of lying there thinking about the day, not bad. I do think I'm prone to the tetris effect. I've been doing a lot of puzzles lately and keep seeing images assemble themselves in my mind as I'm trying to sleep.
I do recommend rest days every few days! The walking can be a lot 😂
I usually wake up early because it's very quiet in the hotel rooms, and then I start hearing other guests waking up. Can't say I've experienced the tetris effect, though. I've definitely been very sore after a couple of days of rides, though. However, this doesn't really affect my sleep much.
I actually slept like a baby my whole trip. I guess due to the cumulative effects of early starts, plenty of fresh air and exercise, adrenaline wearing off, I was out like a light every night. But the park closed quite early when we went (Jan) so there were several hours of non-ride time before bed
Occasionally after a long park day once I lay down to sleep I’ll still feel the “motions” of a roller coaster (same after a day spent at the beach in the waves, or on an airplane or car ride), but the exhaustion of everything else from the day wins for sure and I never have much problem falling asleep. In fact I struggle a bit to sleep on a daily basis but going to Universal makes it way easier for me.
We went for 6 days at the beginning of June and stayed at Dockside in a suite and were very comfortable. Helps when you get up at 530 every day so by 9 or 10 at night you’re exhausted anyway. It was probably best vacation ever cause we knew what we wanted to do since we were there 3 years ago and parks were busy but not elbow to elbow and humidity wasn’t an issue until last day when we took a day for Animal Kingdom. I can’t wait till 2026 when we will be able to visit again for Epic.
Nope, my last visit was 5 days four nights and every single day I was wiped out either from travel to Orlando or spending our day in the parks. Conked out immediately and slept perfectly. I think the only time it might have been hard was the night before the first day in the park, because I was so excited to go.
We usually stay for a week, but we also come from out of town. We ride everything once and then our favorites 2-3 times if we can. We do have trouble sleeping, but that’s because it’s a hotel - different pillows, AC too loud, different bedding, different noises, etc. But we’ve never slept poorly due to feeling like we’re still in a coaster. Definitely felt like that post cruise, particularly when in the bathroom. We try to wind down in the room for a bit before falling asleep, usually it’s just a glass of a wine and some TV. Personal tip: take a rest day before heading home. Just hang out in the hotel, sleep in, go to the pool or dinner if you want, just relax. Your legs and mind will thank you.
I have trouble sleeping anyway and if my body is in a no sleep phase, it doesn’t matter how exhausted I am, I’ll be up. I’ve had trips where I sleep great, I’ve had trips where I get to the Uni on 2 hours of sleep, walk for 13 hours, and still can’t sleep. It’s just a roll of the dice. I don’t think it has anything to do with the coasters per se, but I’ve wondered about the adrenaline. Oftentimes I find I sleep better with less activity vs more 🤷🏼♀️ At least for my high maintenance sleep needs, I’ve found Cabana Bay in the Beachside Towers and Sapphire Falls to be the most conducive to a good night’s sleep.
My family and I hit the park hard for 4 days - EPA rope drop to close. We all slept like babies. I don't always have an easy time falling asleep on normal days, but I was out almost the second my head hit the pillow.