The first time I did oblivion I was part of a group: me, my two sisters and my brother in law. They'd ridden many times and oblivion was the only ride that scared Vicky. I think it helped being part of the group as from the ground it is a terrifying ride and I would have been apprehensive without their confidence.
To be frank the worst part of it is the build up, it's purposefully slow to fill you with the dread of that cusp edging ever nearer. You can tell Wardley had a hand in it as it's perfectly stage managed to get your mind leaping to horrifying conclusions, however the drop is nothing because you're facing the floor anyway so to your perspective it's just a straight bit of track that you're rushing along.
My advice therefore is to just do it
and don't close your eyes, I've a friend who goes with me sometimes and she still doesn't know what's written on the floor.
I always enjoy oblivion. Especially straight after the smiler and there's rarely a queue so it's just negotiating that queue line. I no longer fear it though as its like a scary film I've seen too many times lol
