Can anyone point me in the right direction to find the height restrictions on all of the rides in both DLP parks?
My 4 year old daughter is very small for her age and i'm worried she may miss out on a lot. :(
Obviously I know she won't go on the bigger rides or rollercoasters so its more for rides like Dumbo, Buzz Lightyear, Slinky dog ride, Crush's coaster etc etc
Thank you
http://www.dlpguide.com/planning/advice/ride-restrictions/
They are very very lenient on these in my opinion. I would say too much so and not from a safety point of view but more that a child that small isn't likely to want to go on a bigger ride and will be too scared and have to leave (seen it multiple times with ToT).
Quote from: rebecca20 on February 01, 2016, 09:39:25 PM
http://www.dlpguide.com/planning/advice/ride-restrictions/
They are very very lenient on these in my opinion. I would say too much so and not from a safety point of view but more that a child that small isn't likely to want to go on a bigger ride and will be too scared and have to leave (seen it multiple times with ToT).
Sheesh you're not wrong about ToT - seen countless little bubs coming off there in hysterics! Just cos they can ride doesn't mean they should!
Totally agree, I think pressure is often put on the child to ride them both by parents, family members & peers. My eldest has always been a complete adrenalin junkie not scared at all. I was past myself when she went on TOT aged 7 ( I didn't go on, even when I could ride these rides there was no way I was going in an elevator that drops- one of my fears!) She absolutely loved it. When my nephew became 7 he decided to go on & hated it, my youngest (age 9) wants to go on these things but just darent & I certainly don't make her. She was brave & went on the pirate ship at flamingo land & came off in floods of tears, her cousin called her so much for it which is where the problem can lie. I told her she tried it so gave it a go & doesn't like it.
DisneyM79 Your daughter will be fine on dumbo, buzz & slinky because an adult is with her & these are children's rides, pirates, IASW, snow white & the liks, flying carpets should be OK. Crush it will depend on height but also if you think she could handle it, it does spin & goes fast-ish, I wouldnt go on because of the spin.
My very tall 8 year old will be going on ToT for the first time in a few weeks, she's been tall enough for the last 2 visits but I've said no. She's tried Crush the last 2 visits as well but only did it the once each time as didn't love it. Is going to try it again this time though, but all on her own decision.
I am currently having this 'discussion' with husband about our nearly 2 year old. he is tall enough for parachute drop but I feel he's too young to understand what's going on with it, whereas husband thinks he'll love it. I think I'll win and will wait till next years visit!
It's such a hard thing isn't it ? I've seen so many kids in floods coming off things just because their parents want them to give it a shot ...
My daughter was 5 when we were in DLP the last time was tall enough for ToT I wasn't sure but she wanted to do it and she did and she loved it .... On the flip side she tried and hated big thunder mountain lol so gosh only knows what she will want to do when we go in July.
She is very tall for her age so has no problems with height restrictions ...so we shall ... She's expressed interest in space mountain but it recommends over 10s so I imagine I'll have to talk her out of it lol
DisneyM79 Your daughter will be fine on dumbo, buzz & slinky because an adult is with her & these are children's rides, pirates, IASW, snow white & the liks, flying carpets should be OK. Crush it will depend on height but also if you think she could handle it, it does spin & goes fast-ish, I wouldnt go on because of the spin.
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What about Ratouille, it looks great in the video but would you say it was ok for a slightly squemish 5 year old? it's mainly if it goes too fast or suddenly drops she is used to doing family friendly roller coasters but as you cant see the ride before you go on it i'm a little concerned as once you are on it there is no getting off! lol
I took my 2 year old on Ratouille last year and he loved it! I on the other hand came off feeling really quite sick! There are no drops or anything but it does spin a bit.
Crush is quite intense and does spin and drop. I probably wouldn't take a 5 year old on it unless you were really confident that they like rollercoaster type rides and spinning fast!
My eldest loves all the scarier rides. I used to when I was a kid but now? No way! If it goes round and round or upside down, its Daddy's turn ;) ;D ;D ;D
Crush is a difficult one as it looks like such a tame little ride from the short outside bit you can see so I'd imagine it would be hard to dissuade kids from riding if you think they would hate it. It's really an intense ride! I was terrified first time I went on because it is so disorientating you dont know if you're going forwards, backwards, are up a wall... I would have bet my life we had went upside down at one point.
Quote from: twentythingamabobs on February 02, 2016, 11:34:19 AM
Crush is a difficult one as it looks like such a tame little ride from the short outside bit you can see so I'd imagine it would be hard to dissuade kids from riding if you think they would hate it. It's really an intense ride! I was terrified first time I went on because it is so disorientating you dont know if you're going forwards, backwards, are up a wall... I would have bet my life we had went upside down at one point.
And that's exactly why I've only done it once! ;D
Haha ahh Seraphelle, I am now a rollercoaster adrenaline junkie! For which ToT and Crush are completely to blame ;D
Crush is also a funny one as I think you have a different experience whether you're facing forward or backwards. One way ok, other way a bit more intense - but I can't remember which way round!
My daughter loved Big Thunder Mountain aged 5 and didn't like it age 6!
I took my niece on Space Mountain aged 10 and nephew on ToT age 11 (same holiday) and both came off their ride shaking and unable to walk properly. Though by the time we met up with rest of group they were fine and made out there was no problem! ToT we sat down in the corridor on way out and a couple of CMs came rushing out of control room to make sure we were ok.
Quote from: Karen101 on February 02, 2016, 10:12:50 AM
It's such a hard thing isn't it ? I've seen so many kids in floods coming off things just because their parents want them to give it a shot ...
My daughter was 5 when we were in DLP the last time was tall enough for ToT I wasn't sure but she wanted to do it and she did and she loved it .... On the flip side she tried and hated big thunder mountain lol so gosh only knows what she will want to do when we go in July.
She is very tall for her age so has no problems with height restrictions ...so we shall ... She's expressed interest in space mountain but it recommends over 10s so I imagine I'll have to talk her out of it lol
I would suggest Rock & Roller Coaster avec Aerosmith rather than Space Mountain which is very jolty, but I think R&RC is closed during your visit.
I agree with Stifle, I will happily go on Rock & Roller coaster, the beginning is intense but I normally spend the ride giggling. Space mountain is very shaky and I feel like I've been put through a spinner so only go on once a holiday.
Quote from: 15stitch on February 02, 2016, 10:22:00 AM
I took my 2 year old on Ratouille last year and he loved it! I on the other hand came off feeling really quite sick! There are no drops or anything but it does spin a bit.
Crush is quite intense and does spin and drop. I probably wouldn't take a 5 year old on it unless you were really confident that they like rollercoaster type rides and spinning fast!
When you say it spins do you mean like the giant tea cups or waltzers and we used to call them? lol
Yes, Crush's Coaster's cars spin freely (and sometimes very fast).
Quote from: billy on February 02, 2016, 12:48:44 PM
Quote from: 15stitch on February 02, 2016, 10:22:00 AM
I took my 2 year old on Ratouille last year and he loved it! I on the other hand came off feeling really quite sick! There are no drops or anything but it does spin a bit.
Crush is quite intense and does spin and drop. I probably wouldn't take a 5 year old on it unless you were really confident that they like rollercoaster type rides and spinning fast!
When you say it spins do you mean like the giant tea cups or waltzers and we used to call them? lol
Definitely more waltzer than tea cup!!
Quote from: twentythingamabobs on February 02, 2016, 12:54:25 PM
Quote from: billy on February 02, 2016, 12:48:44 PM
Quote from: 15stitch on February 02, 2016, 10:22:00 AM
I took my 2 year old on Ratouille last year and he loved it! I on the other hand came off feeling really quite sick! There are no drops or anything but it does spin a bit.
Crush is quite intense and does spin and drop. I probably wouldn't take a 5 year old on it unless you were really confident that they like rollercoaster type rides and spinning fast!
When you say it spins do you mean like the giant tea cups or waltzers and we used to call them? lol
Definitely more waltzer than tea cup!!
is this ratouille or crush we are talking about?
Sorry Billy - I was referring to Crush. Ratatouille does a couple of quick spins but nothing to worry about.
wow! thanks for all your great responses and advice, one thing I am sure of, my daughter will only be going on rides that she wants to go on.
I would give gentle encouragement for the smaller rides (but doubt she'll need it for dumbo etc as she enjoys rides like that, but she definitely wont be going on any of the larger ones, myself and my boyfriend don't like rides that spin a lot so Crush's coaster is out, i wish in a way if was more of just a cute ride through the ocean seeing the characters etc, she would love that!
Parachute drop is another no-go, i think she is way too small and i don't think i would feel safe, but the Ratatouille ride looks good! as does the slinky ride and I think she will absolutely love the Buzz Lightyear one where you shoot stuff!
I think me and my boyfriend will use the parent swap quite a bit, although i have been on the rides when i went to Florida 5 years ago so not too bothered about them personally but my boyfriend has never been so would really love him to experience them all!
Quote from: twentythingamabobs on February 02, 2016, 04:36:22 PM
Sorry Billy - I was referring to Crush. Ratatouille does a couple of quick spins but nothing to worry about.
that's great thank you that means i can go on both ratouille and POTC.
You guys have been a great help! cheers
Ratatouille can easily be remedied by taking the 3d glasses of children if they get scared. Then its just like sitting in a rat for a little ride :)
Space Mountain is the worst (most painful) ride I have ever been on and I will try anything and usually enjoy it. Indiana is less stressful and scary in my opinion!!
Quote from: rebecca20 on February 03, 2016, 01:30:18 PM
Ratatouille can easily be remedied by taking the 3d glasses of children if they get scared. Then its just like sitting in a rat for a little ride :)
that is a great trick thank you Rebecca i did'nt realise it was 3d! fab advice
Yep I agree with Rebecca20 my 21 month old went on last week and wore her glasses the first time and didnt like the look that makes you think your falling downwards however 2nd time she didn't have her glasses on and didnt have as much of a reaction to it, Ratatouille is a fantastic ride :D My 21 month old was just tall enough for parachute drop and she absolutely loved that one, her dad however wasn't as keen on parachute drop lol ;D ;D
Quote from: rebecca20 on February 03, 2016, 01:30:18 PM
Ratatouille can easily be remedied by taking the 3d glasses of children if they get scared. Then its just like sitting in a rat for a little ride :)
This might explain why my 2 year old loved it and I felt really sick! Next time - no glasses for me :-)
I love Ratatouille - although the hand part makes me yelp every time even though I know it's coming ;D
Parachute Drop is great, I've never seen a child coming off it upset. It is really gentle!