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cam8n · 10-10-2009, 01:01 PM

Are son with shoes on is just touching that 40" mark with his hair. Do you think they will let him ride splash? Its not a big deal if he can't, he can wait but i don't want him to get his hopes up. We leave in two weeks for disney. Thanks for any info

Robo · 10-10-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cam8n

Are son with shoes on is just touching that 40" mark with his hair. Do you think they will let him ride splash? Its not a big deal if he can't, he can wait but i don't want him to get his hopes up. We leave in two weeks for disney. Thanks for any info

The CM's at the attractions with height restrictions check TWICE for each small rider.
Once, at the entrance to a ride queue and again, just before boarding.

It is possible for a child to pass the measurement at the entrance to a ride queue and then be refused
when (s)he is measured again just before boarding.

There is no way to know for sure if a child who is near a given height will pass the measurement or not.
There are many posts here about children being allowed to ride a given attraction in the morning, and then
being refused on the same attraction, if they return to ride again later in the day.

Considering these various situations, it might help if you prepare your child for the possibility of being disappointed.

MOST attractions at WDW do not have a height restriction.
Here are some links to the ones that DO have a restriction-

http://allearsnet.com/tp/rr.htm

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/height.cfm (enter "2 inches" to get ALL restrictions)

http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/restr.html

RMulieri · 10-10-2009, 01:04 PM

It depends..They are very very strict with the height requirements..I have seen CMS try and slip a piece of paper between the kids head and the measuring stick..Any room for the paper to fit and it is a no go.Don't rule it out, but don't get his hopes up.I would plan on hitting Splash first thing in the am when you are at your tallest.

Hannathy · 10-10-2009, 02:31 PM

They push the hair down and measure the actual top of the head. As others say if they can move that stick the least bit it will be a no go.

poohfriend77 · 10-10-2009, 03:38 PM

They are strict with measurements. My DD got "bounced" at Soarin (they slid a credit-card size thing between her hair and the stick) in the morning, but was able to ride Test Track in the afternoon.

I'd suggest having your son practice standing up straight. Sometimes little kids don't know exactly what you want them to do, and they can get a little nervous when a stranger is coming at them with a stick.

Remind him to keep his feet together (but flat on floor), knees straight, and neck stretched tall.

10-10-2009, 01:01 PM	#1
cam8n Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 93	Ride Height Question? Are son with shoes on is just touching that 40" mark with his hair. Do you think they will let him ride splash? Its not a big deal if he can't, he can wait but i don't want him to get his hopes up. We leave in two weeks for disney. Thanks for any info __________________ DH DW DS9 DS2

10-10-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
RMulieri DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Down the Rabbit Hole Posts: 9,848	It depends..They are very very strict with the height requirements..I have seen CMS try and slip a piece of paper between the kids head and the measuring stick..Any room for the paper to fit and it is a no go.Don't rule it out, but don't get his hopes up.I would plan on hitting Splash first thing in the am when you are at your tallest. __________________ Next trip 2011-Disneys Beach Club Villas "Once you Choose Hope, Anything is possible"

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10-10-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
Hannathy When I stop laughing I will answer you Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,779	They push the hair down and measure the actual top of the head. As others say if they can move that stick the least bit it will be a no go.

10-10-2009, 03:38 PM	#5
poohfriend77 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 477	They are strict with measurements. My DD got "bounced" at Soarin (they slid a credit-card size thing between her hair and the stick) in the morning, but was able to ride Test Track in the afternoon. I'd suggest having your son practice standing up straight. Sometimes little kids don't know exactly what you want them to do, and they can get a little nervous when a stranger is coming at them with a stick. Remind him to keep his feet together (but flat on floor), knees straight, and neck stretched tall.