Thumping Our Way Through Disneyland.

[Thumper_Man's Wife]

Sure I´ll be back!

Yay!

Count me in!!

I enjoyed the Mummy at Universal Orlando very much. Probably the most of any of the rides we went on there.

I'm with you about keeping my eyes open. This year's test was Rockin' Roller Coaster...It's not as scary with your eyes open. I was a little disappointed.

Is it wierd that I want to ride those escalators more than the rides?

Yay!

I enjoyed the ride at Universal too, It's been so long since I rode it, I forgot all about some of the specifics until I got on it in Cali.

I have yet to do the rides in Orlando with my eyes open. I guess we will see what happens in December when we are there. It should be interesting. My problem is I am scared of heights, hence the closing of the eyes and the mantra. But I am getting better! On certain rides I am now able to ease up on my death grip on the lap bars and may even raise my arms up depending on the ride.

Not weird at all. We rode those escalators quite a bit when we were there, and we saw quite a few kids rushing down just to go right back up. I think it's a ride all on it's own.

 

[Thumper_Man]

Count me in!!

I enjoyed the Mummy at Universal Orlando very much. Probably the most of any of the rides we went on there.

I'm with you about keeping my eyes open. This year's test was Rockin' Roller Coaster...It's not as scary with your eyes open. I was a little disappointed.

Is it wierd that I want to ride those escalators more than the rides?

We've been on both. I have to say I personally enjoy the Mummy in Orlando just a little bit better. The one in Hollywood seemed a little faster, but there wasn't as many props as Orlando had. Mostly just neon ghost figures during the ride. Now you do go backwards more in Hollywood than you do Orlando. So that makes it a little more intense than Orlando. Overall both are great rides.

 

[pkondz]

Great chapter Mrs. T. I'll be back tomorrow with thoughts, comments and general mayhem.

 

[pkondz]

Who knew Kevin Bacon was so tall? Smidgy is two degrees of Kevin Bacon, but it looks like you guys are one.

I’m not sure Kevin Bacon was too keen on T-Man using him as an elbow rest by the look on his face, but then again…he did not vocalize any discourse.

"vocalize discourse?" You know, it's just us here. You don't have to get so fancy. You could just say, "enunciate circumlocution." See? much clearer.

Now granted the last time I was here was over 14 years ago, and there are times I can’t remember what I had for lunch yesterday,

You had a ham sandwich on rye with a pickle on the side and.... oops. I wasn't supposed to say that.

Forget I said anything and don't worry about the cameras in your.... ummm...

lalalalalalala :

Anyway, we made our way down to the bottom.

Sorry, I missed something... whose bottom?

We strolled up to the line, to see what the wait time would be. I’m expecting something like 45 minutes, What we saw was this:

Where do you think you are? Disney?

Actually, sure sounds like you lucked out with wait times that day.

I know, I know, bad TR writer...

30 lashes with a wet noodle!

You take a tour, only to veer off course into the restricted section and find out that the Dino’s have escaped. (Hmm...Sounds a little familiar, Where have I seen that before?)

Jungle Cruise?

Once again we are greeted by the spitting dinos, who have nothing better to do than to spit on me!

Was it something you said? You didn't use the word 'extinct' did you?

And T-Man is having the time of his life watching me get drenched by them. He is paying too much attention to laughing at me to see that there is one we just passed and is now spitting directly at his back and neck! Haha...Laugh at me again will you?

How long before he noticed?

Haha Mr. T-Rex, maybe next time sucker! You won’t be eating thumper tonight!

Hasenpfeffer? Hasenpfeffer!

Just before getting to the final exit area, another one of those stupid spitters takes a shot at me and lo and behold catches me just as I am taking off my sunglasses to wipe them clean, catching me directly in the eye! That hurt! Oooh...I’ll get you, you little...

Well... but you have to admire their persistence... and aim.

It’s in some weird language and I am afraid I am not fluent in weird.

I am! I am! And, not to brag... well, maybe a little, I can also speak gibberish and a few others as well.

I was paying more attention to the hieroglyphics on the wall. I’ve read that they actually make out words and phrases and warnings. Unfortunately I don’t read hieroglyphics so I have no way of heeding said warnings.

"I'm not going to pay attention to that because I don't understand it. Instead I'm going to focus on this because I don't understand it."

Where is the translators when you need them?

Geez, I'm right here!

Now I have a rule on coasters or rides of any kind. No seat belt or lap bar, it’s a great ride and I'm a happy Heather.

Lap bar or seat belt that goes across the hips, a few bumps and shakes, but relatively OK.

Anything that has an over the head harness, means it will probably be going upside down at some point. Time to start freaking out. A not so happy Heather. This is where the mantra starts to kick in.

What about: Over the head harness plus padding, helmet and mouth guard?

Anything that has an over the head harness and a seat belt to keep you locked in place, means they are either trying to launch you into space or nothing good can come of this ride except me screaming my head off. Since I am not an astronaut, I think the latter would be the correct answer.

So... you would let yourself get launched into space?

Cool.

Did you see the video of the guy who just broke the record for skydiving out of a capsule on the edge of outer space? That so could have been you.

(Dumb wife, dumb wife, dumb wife!!!!!)

That kills me, everytime.

Yes those sarcophagus's, sarcophagi?

Back in the day, we just called 'em 'Gussies'.

or is that SDRAWKCAB?

There's always a drawback to sdrawkcab.

PRAC! Oh...sorry, I mean CARP!

Ha. I like it. That could be our knew code word. If someone says PRAC, we'll know just what they mean.

I don’t think he got a drop of water on him. There was no splash. It was kind of sad. We tried again, thinking it was just a fluke...

Still nothin’...

He probably didn't look 'unsuspecting' enough.

We may have vocalized our disappointment a little too loudly, because while we were getting ready to make our way to the next attraction, a T-Rex tried to grab us. I escaped. T-Man wasn’t so lucky...

We’ll miss the wit he brought to the TR, or at least his half.


ahem.

I was able to tickle the T-Rex into loosening his grip and we ran as far away as we could. Hoping if he did come after us, we could get some assistance from the Autobots...

You’re really, really, really brave Heather.

That was my “I’m pushing the red button” evil face. I promise everyone can open their eyes again. I’m sorry I scared you. I didn’t mean it I promise. Look...this is much better.

Somewhere on the planet, a missile was launched.

Since I pushed the buttons, T-Man of course had to outdo me, and press 2 red buttons at the same time.

Phew. ‘Cause that’s the abort signal. You coulda started WWIII.

Close call.

Maybe...but I know you’ll be back to find out more...and that in essence is good writing. You will be back right?

Thanks for all the ride descriptions Mrs. T. Entertaining and educational. As for leaving us hanging, and whether I’ll be back…

 

[Velvetia]

Really loving your trip report Mr and Mrs T! You're both so funny! it's had me chuckling!

 

[Thumper_Man]

Really loving your trip report Mr and Mrs T! You're both so funny! it's had me chuckling!

Thank you. Glad you're enjoying it. It really helps when you have a cast like Pkondz, Nebo and the rest (sounding like the theme song from Gilligan's Island now) behind you to help add humor to it. Just as long as they don't ask for a raise in their salaries, we'll be able to afford to keep them around. Otherwise, I may have to cut them loose and try to wing it on our own.

 

[pkondz]

Thank you. Glad you're enjoying it. It really helps when you have a cast like Pkondz, Nebo and the rest (sounding like the theme song from Gilligan's Island now) behind you to help add humor to it. Just as long as they don't ask for a raise in their salaries, we'll be able to afford to keep them around. Otherwise, I may have to cut them loose and try to wing it on our own.

If you could wing it, maybe we could get off this crummy island!

Ah, well. At least we have WiFi here.... good 'ol professor Nebo.

Hmmm.... So which one is Marianne and which one is Ginger?

 

[Thumper_Man]

Who knew Kevin Bacon was so tall? Smidgy is two degrees of Kevin Bacon, but it looks like you guys are one.

Must be the moon boots.

"vocalize discourse?" You know, it's just us here. You don't have to get so fancy. You could just say, "enunciate circumlocution." See? much clearer.

Nebo was right, we need to take the thesaurus away from you. I have no idea what you just said. It sounded good though, whatever it is you were trying to say.

You had a ham sandwich on rye with a pickle on the side and.... oops. I wasn't supposed to say that.

Forget I said anything and don't worry about the cameras in your.... ummm...

lalalalalalala :

I guess its time to unplug the webcam. Oh wait, we don't have a web cam. I had a sense someone was watching us.

Sorry, I missed something... whose bottom?

Bottoms Up?

Where do you think you are? Disney?

Nope. The waits were much longer there. Well at least they were in the afternoon.

Actually, sure sounds like you lucked out with wait times that day.

For the most part, they were pretty good, or not. . There's a reason we're calling this chapter The Curse of the Mummy.

Jungle Cruise?

Tram driver Ted. I think Imhotep has him under his control.

Was it something you said? You didn't use the word 'extinct' did you?

Yeah, what did you tell them that they were spitting at us?

How long before he noticed?

Instantly. I also got shot in the eye.

Hasenpfeffer? Hasenpfeffer!

Sorry, no rabbit stew today.

Well... but you have to admire their persistence... and aim.

I still say it's the curse.

I am! I am! And, not to brag... well, maybe a little, I can also speak gibberish and a few others as well.

Heather thinks men have their own language. Every time my best friend calls, all she hears is "yeah, nuh uh, huh, don't know, eh, ok, later." And that's a whole conversation. Does that qualify as gibberish? Or is that caveman?

"I'm not going to pay attention to that because I don't understand it. Instead I'm going to focus on this because I don't understand it."

Either way, we would be cursed. There's that word "cursed" again.

Geez, I'm right here!

Well what were are you doing here? We needed you over there. Can't count on anybody now a days.

What about: Over the head harness plus padding, helmet and mouth guard?

That would be Manta. That's next month. I'll see if I can record the "dumb wife, dumb wife, dumb wife" chant as we board.

Did you see the video of the guy who just broke the record for skydiving out of a capsule on the edge of outer space? That so could have been you.

How could we miss it? It happened in our state. It was all over the news. Plus I doubt she would do it even for a million dollars. 2 million maybe, but definitely not a million.

That kills me, everytime.

Hmm, funny, I never knew you had 9 lives like a cat. How many are you down to now? I mean after chasing purse snatchers, swimming with sharks and laughing every time Lady H says..... Well I won't say it just in case you're down to your last life.

Ha. I like it. That could be our knew code word. If someone says PRAC, we'll know just what they mean.

I like it to.

He probably didn't look 'unsuspecting' enough.

We were talking about how they really turned down the pressure canons. It used to be you would get soaked through your skin all the way to your bones, wet. Now they don't even throw you a try bone.

Well miss the wit he brought to the TR, or at least his half.


ahem.

You'll miss who? Nebo? At the rate he's going with concussions and all. Oh wait, better not put the curse on him to.

Thanks to Lady H, I'm alive. There I was, just chilling. Enjoying my ice cold Coca Cola in one hand and trying to take some pictures with my camera in the other. This thing just came out of no where and grabbed me. Talk about almost being Hasenpfeffer.

Youre really, really, really brave Heather.

My heroine.

Somewhere on the planet, a missile was launched.

Towards Winnipeg, Canada perhaps?

Phew. Cause thats the abort signal. You coulda started WWIII.

Close call.

Well you should be glad I aborted the mission then.

Thanks for all the ride descriptions Mrs. T. Entertaining and educational. As for leaving us hanging, and whether Ill be back&

If you leave us now, you'll miss the very best part just wait and see.
Ooh ooh Pzoni, please don't go.
And if you leave us now, you'll break the heart of Mr's T and me.
Ooh ooh Pzoni, please don't go.
Ooh ooh boy, we just want you to stay.

A friend like you is a friend that's hard to find.
How could we let it slip away.
We've come too far to leave it all behind.
How could we end it all this way.
When tomorrow comes and you'll regret
If this TR ended today.

 

[Thumper_Man]

If you could wing it, maybe we could get off this crummy island!

Ah, well. At least we have WiFi here.... good 'ol professor Nebo.

Hmmm.... So which one is Marianne and which one is Ginger?

Professor Nebo? I was thinking Nebo would be our Ginger since he's the TR star around here. Or could he be....... Nah, better not say it, don't want to age him more than what he already is. Besides that would make Smidgy Mrs and she might throw something at me. I don't want to get them mad at me before I meet up with them next month. Now after we meet up, all's fair in love and postings.

 

[nebo]

I’m not sure Kevin Bacon was too keen on T-Man using him as an elbow rest by the look on his face, but then again…he did not vocalize any discourse.

You know, I just cringed when I saw that Ponzi posted before I could get to this, and yep, sure enough, he beat me to it.
I,,,,, was going to say that Kevin Bacon looks like he wants all six degrees of separation from Mike, but again, a day late and a looney short. By the way, Ponzi, am i missing a Smidgy connection with Kevin?

The Mummy is my second favorite ride in Uni Orlando, after Spidey, I'm always afraid my hair is going to start on fire when the ceiling goes up in flames.

What?


As we make our way out of the boat, I realize that I am soaked. Just before getting to the final exit area, another one of those stupid spitters takes a shot at me and lo and behold catches me just as I am taking off my sunglasses to wipe them clean, catching me directly in the eye! That hurt! Oooh...I’ll get you, you little...

That little spitter gets me every time, and by the time I spot them , itj's too late.



Once again, we are greeted with a wonderful, 15 minute wait time. Off to the right, we see a ton of people making their way to the lockers. Since we disposed of our stuff right when we got into the park, we didn’t have anything to worry about. So we trudged on.

The longest line I've ever been in. LENGTH wise, has to be Dueling Dragons, at IOA, that's when I found out the wait time translates to "actual walking time".


I however, slowly made my way over to sit next to him, and hurriedly brought the bar down securely on my lap.

Now I have a rule on coasters or rides of any kind. No seat belt or lap bar, it’s a great ride and I'm a happy Heather.

Lap bar or seat belt that goes across the hips, a few bumps and shakes, but relatively OK.

Anything that has an over the head harness, means it will probably be going upside down at some point. Time to start freaking out. A not so happy Heather. This is where the mantra starts to kick in.

Anything that has an over the head harness and a seat belt to keep you locked in place, means they are either trying to launch you into space or nothing good can come of this ride except me screaming my head off. Since I am not an astronaut, I think the latter would be the correct answer.

I personally, prefer the lap bar on ALL types of rides, evfen if it goes upside down. I really hate the "You aren't going anywhere no matter what' situation with the overhead harness, I's still much rather have an alternative escape route if needed.
I was once on a crappy coaster at Six Flags Great America, Terminal Velocity, that had the overhead harness that just pinned me into the seat. At the end the ride broke down when in the station, and I was stuck there for 20 minutes before they could release the head restraints.
Well,. the way my mind works, I kept pictureing a fire breaking out on the loading platform, and NOT being able to get out of the car!

And it didn't help those kids in Final Destination, either.
Boy, wasn't that ONE heck of a creepy amusement park?

It has taken me years to get the courage to open my eyes during these rides. I’m such a wuss. This trip, I was bound and determined to actually see what the heck I was afraid of. So as I timidly got in the car and sat next to T-Man, I reminded myself that this only had a lap bar. There is nothing scary about a lap bar. I’m perfectly safe with my lap bar.

(Dumb wife, dumb wife, dumb wife!!!!!)

I'm with Ponzi on this one, I love when you say that.
I liked it when Diane said it sometimes too, although I wish she had refrained from saying it on the night of Nov. 7, 2003 after we got re-married earlier in the day.

There’s no way out! Unless we go...

BACKWARDS!

or is that SDRAWKCAB?

PRAC! Oh...sorry, I mean CARP!

Well done!

Now I’m the one trying to hurry out of the car, while T-Man is taking his time finding his hat and strolling out.

I would have bet my life the hat would have become a casualty on the ride. I still have one making the rounds on Dinosaur at AK.

I was thankful they had a blueprint of what this actually was, because I wasn’t sure.



It's amazing what they are doing with Colorforms nowadays.

Seems like it came from a really big scorpion like robot type thing...

I have never seen anhy of the Transformers movies, never was interested and I'm not a Michael Bay fan, but now that they are building one in Orlando guess I better see one at least, cuz I have no idea what you are talking about. But I can't wait to hear your review of it, I've been told it's a lot like Spidey, and a lot of folks can't believe they are adding it into Orlando since they have Spidey already.

That was my “I’m pushing the red button” evil face. I promise everyone can open their eyes again. I’m sorry I scared you. I didn’t mean it I promise. Look...this is much better.



Since I pushed the buttons, T-Man of course had to outdo me, and press 2 red buttons at the same time. I’m wondering if somewhere in the rest of Universal Park, lights are being turned on and off or rides are being stopped and started as we press all these buttons randomly.

I'm pretty sure, that when you push those buttons, Test Track breaks down again.
Now soldiers, you know what to do. Once the car comes to a full stop, you are going to go as far to the end as you can. Take a seat as quickly as possible and complete your mission. Right?! Right?! Now move Move, MOVE!

We are ushered quickly onto Evac, who kindly does not mind us stampeding onto his back.

Yeah, one hour standing in line,,,, EVAC sounds about right!

Wow...Look at the time. No wonder I’m exhausted. I should hit the hay, I still have to get up for work in the morning ya know....

What? You say I can’t leave you hanging like that? That me leaving this chapter at this particular spot is cruel and unusual punishment?

Maybe...but I know you’ll be back to find out more...and that in essence is good writing. You will be back right?

WOW, a cliffhanger, how cruel, how cruel ,, who would do such a thing as to make us wait?
Ok, fine, I'll be back.
But you'd never catch me treating my readers this way!

Professor Nebo? I was thinking Nebo would be our Ginger since he's the TR star around here. Or could he be....... Nah, better not say it, don't want to age him more than what he already is. Besides that would make Smidgy Mrs and she might throw something at me. I don't want to get them mad at me before I meet up with them next month. Now after we meet up, all's fair in love and postings.

Go ahead, finish it, you were right there anyway, geesh.
Call me Thurston.
Just let me have his money as well.

you know, in early trip writing days, some folk after reading more about my eyes and injuries even went so far as to compare me to Mr. Magoo, you know.
AND guess who got to voice both characters?

But I wasn't a Ginger fan, I was in the Mary Ann group, loved that belly button.
If you make me Mary Ann, do I have to show my belly button?

 

[pkondz]

I have comments on comments. Both for Mr. T and Neebs.... but I'm just plumb worn out (another 15 hour day... coulda been worse, it was supposed to be 24!)

Later.

 

[smidgy]

I'm super nervous about Forbidden Journey at IOA (universal).. now I am nervous about the escalators at universal hollywood!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hello? Not sure if you remember me - I was reading your TR before moving and being pretty much without internet while staying with relatives. We finally have our own place- trying to catch up on a zillion reports now!

I'm only up to the anniversary dinner now . Your dinner looks wonderful. Hard to find such a tender steak these days. And, I might add, the two of you clean up pretty well too!

14 mph speed limit - Maybe they put Mad Hatter in charge of the parking lot!

 

[cp'ersmom]

Hello? Not sure if you remember me - I was reading your TR before moving and being pretty much without internet while staying with relatives. We finally have our own place- trying to catch up on a zillion reports now!

I'm only up to the anniversary dinner now . Your dinner looks wonderful. Hard to find such a tender steak these days. And, I might add, the two of you clean up pretty well too!

14 mph speed limit - Maybe they put Mad Hatter in charge of the parking lot!

Are you all settled in? What part of town are you living in?

 

[cp'ersmom]

Great Chapter! I am really enjoying your TR.

Looking forward to the sequel when you get back from the world!

 

[monymony3471]

I guess I have lots of catching up to do.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Are you all settled in? What part of town are you living in?

Not really settled, but we almost got the kitchen unpacked today. We have downsized by about half, and thought we got rid of half our stuff, but we are finding we have so many dishes and cookware that we have no room for food!

We just moved in on Thursday and with working, social things, etc. Today was actually our first "unpacking" day - lots more to go. We got a cute place in Ahwatukee, right near the trail up South Mountain, and near the Arizona Grand, which we joined for the pools and gym. 7 miles to work for DH, and I am working from here. We are happy to have our own space for sure! Thanks for asking! If you and Lady H are in town, let me know - it would be fun to meet up!

 

[Thumper_Man's Wife]

I'm super nervous about Forbidden Journey at IOA (universal).. now I am nervous about the escalators at universal hollywood!

Nothing to be nervous about. If you are a potter fan, then you will be more into everything else going on around you to be bothered with the actual ride. If I remember correctly, the thing you do have to be worried about, and some have already commented on it i think, is how dark it does get. Especially when you've been walking outside in the line for so long. Also, once you are ready to get into the ride, it has that conveyor belt thing that sort of tried to take off without you. Sort of like Haunted Mansion. Of course I've only been on it once, and i can't remember off hand. Maybe others can attest to this.

As for the escalators at Uni...I want to say there was an elevator off to the Jurassic Park Ride side. But then you wouldn't be able to make fun of the people trying to climb the actual stairs, or see the skyline pop out in front of you.

Hello? Not sure if you remember me - I was reading your TR before moving and being pretty much without internet while staying with relatives. We finally have our own place- trying to catch up on a zillion reports now!

I'm only up to the anniversary dinner now . Your dinner looks wonderful. Hard to find such a tender steak these days. And, I might add, the two of you clean up pretty well too!

14 mph speed limit - Maybe they put Mad Hatter in charge of the parking lot!

Not really settled, but we almost got the kitchen unpacked today. We have downsized by about half, and thought we got rid of half our stuff, but we are finding we have so many dishes and cookware that we have no room for food!

We just moved in on Thursday and with working, social things, etc. Today was actually our first "unpacking" day - lots more to go. We got a cute place in Ahwatukee, right near the trail up South Mountain, and near the Arizona Grand, which we joined for the pools and gym. 7 miles to work for DH, and I am working from here. We are happy to have our own space for sure! Thanks for asking! If you and Lady H are in town, let me know - it would be fun to meet up!

Welcome back! I wondered where you had disappeared to. I remember how crazy moving can be, so my prayers are with you my dear. I hope you can settle in soon without the worry of boxes. Although, not to put a damper on it or anything, but we have been in our house now for almost 5 years and we still have boxes of stuff in the garage...

And thanks, After having to dress up for work on a regular basis, it's always so nice to just put on jeans or shorts and a t-shirt for the parks, but I would feel silly walking into a place like this dressed like a bum. The one thing I won't do is wear heels while on vacation. I just can't do it.

That would be a Mad Hatter sort of thing to do wouldn't it?

As for letting you know if we are ever in your neck of the woods, we would be happy to. I don't know when that would be, but with the way T-Man talks about wanting to go on road trips just to hit up a Shula's and the closest one being in AZ, it could be sooner rather than later.

Great Chapter! I am really enjoying your TR.

Looking forward to the sequel when you get back from the world!

Thanks so much! I hope to get another chapter up soon. Depending on how the undercover op that i was thrown into goes today, maybe I can get working on it this afternoon. I've got high hopes...

I guess I have lots of catching up to do.

Well get a move on girl! Just kidding...To be honest, I've been trying to keep up on yours as much as possible, just haven't been posting. (I know, bad lady H!). I promise to do better. I have to catch up on your last 2 chapters I think. Hopefully that can come this afternoon as well.

 

[smidgy]

Nothing to be nervous about. If you are a potter fan, then you will be more into everything else going on around you to be bothered with the actual ride. If I remember correctly, the thing you do have to be worried about, and some have already commented on it i think, is how dark it does get. Especially when you've been walking outside in the line for so long. Also, once you are ready to get into the ride, it has that conveyor belt thing that sort of tried to take off without you. Sort of like Haunted Mansion. Of course I've only been on it once, and i can't remember off hand. Maybe others can attest to this.
.

I am not worried about the dark!I'm not talking about Nebo's worries, I'm talking about MINE!! I am petrified of heights, don't like roller coasters. first time I rode both soaringm, spider man, and mummy, I was scared to death.

I hear it almost has you go upside down in the spider scene, and you zip around quite a bit. a simulator, which makes you FEEL like you are on a fast roller coaster. which I don't like..... I grudingly do space mountain, that's about my limit.. I don't do everest. I know, I'm a scardey cat!

 

[Thumper_Man]

I am not worried about the dark!I'm not talking about Nebo's worries, I'm talking about MINE!! I am petrified of heights, don't like roller coasters. first time I rode both soaringm, spider man, and mummy, I was scared to death.

I hear it almost has you go upside down in the spider scene, and you zip around quite a bit. a simulator, which makes you FEEL like you are on a fast roller coaster. which I don't like..... I grudingly do space mountain, that's about my limit.. I don't do everest. I know, I'm a scardey cat!

If you like Spider-man, then I really think you'll enjoy this ride. It is a lot like Spider-man, part props part simulator. You're not high off the ground like you are on roller coasters. Yes, the simulator motion will make it feel like you are higher than you actually are. You are actually much higher on Soarin' then you are on FJ. And probably feel like you're going fast, but you go faster on Space Mountain and Mummy. Given the rides you mentioned, if you can handle those, then you can handle FJ. That's my opinion anyways.