This might not apply to everyone as I’ve talked to people that have no memories of before they were like 10, but, I have memories of going to astroworld in the early 90s when I was about 4 or 5 years old. I specifically remember ultratwister as looking insane and just having my mind blown watching it. I also remember Texas Cyclone as being just huge and loud. I was reassured by my parents that next year I would be tall enough to ride, but alas, we moved out califori-way and I never got any of the creds. Oh well, still lives on in my memory as a fun time.
Same for me, I was terrified of coasters as a kid and I have a very clear memory of being on a family trip to Florida, and my mom offering to take me on Gwazi and Dueling Dragons. Of course I refused and made her ride by herself.
It took many years later on a high school field trip to SFoT, succumbing to peer pressure to get on Titan, so I didn’t look like a coward, to get over the fear. Now as an enthusiast I’ve somewhat redeemed myself by getting back to Tampa and riding Iron Gwazi, but I have yet to make it back to IoA and Dueling Dragons is long gone anyway. One of my biggest regrets!