6 year old loves rides and we don't - Please advise!

[ilovediznee]

Mom and I are taking my six year old back to Disney. We just went this past May and she road everything with my husband - Tower (4 itmes), Space Mountain (at least 4 times) and Everest.

Now we are taking her and Mom and I are terrified of those rides, but I know she will want to go on them. Any advice? Someone suggested to me that I go to a Cast Member at each of these rides and they could take her and we would wait right outside the area where they exit, but I don't know if I'm comfortable with that.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

Thanks - DianeDisney

 

[phillybeth]

A CM will not take your child on a ride for you, it is a liability issue.

If it were me and my child, I would just suck it up for ONE time each on those rides.

 

[Mouse-n-Mini]

6 is quite young. She could probably be persuaded to go on the kiddie rides and allow you to avoid the ones you don't want to ride. Bribery would likely work

 

[DumboDash2006]

Yeah, I don't think a CM would do that. Maybe you could wait in line with her and try to find someone around who would ride it with and ask if they would keep an eye on her, but that would be about it.

Otherwise, yup, you gotta suck it up as much as you can. On our recent trip I found out my dd (also 6) loves rides. Prior to this the kiddie rides at local fairs were all she had been on. But no, she loved Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain RR. I was ok going on those, though not wild about BTMRR. And my sister went on them with her when I'd had enough. But then we were in different parks than the rest of our group on our last day and dd wanted to ride Space Mountain. Ugh, had to do it. While I certainly hope not to ride it again if possible, I lived and was fine within a minute or two of getting off. And you will be too!

Now I must say if it was Mission Space or Rock N Roller Coaster, I couldn't have done it. Expedition Everest maybe, but we got to AK too late that day and didn't have enough time. But dd did see it and was upset we couldn't do it. She takes after dh, not me lol.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Have another kid (sorry, that only solves your problem in the distant future), or hey, here is an immediate solution: you could take me- I will ride with her!!!

No really- maybe you could compromise- like spend most of your time in the smaller rides and shows... and you will do 1 thrill ride a day with her or something like that- good luck.

 

[mdhkitten]

Maybe you could find a DISer who is in a similar situation with their family who will be there when you are, and you could arrange something with them.

 

[KirstenB]

I'm scared of those rides too. But I just let dd know I'm scared of them, and saw what she wanted to do. I had the same experience at Busch Gardens. Together, we decided I'd go on all of them once if that's what she wanted. But little kids are so sympathetic, we wound up compromising and going on the less scary ones as many times as she wanted. She didn't want mommy to be scared, so cute!

 

[tjmw2727]

No - the CM's won't take her and you have to be 7 to ride alone.

I would just explain to her that this trip is going to be more about shows parades and other rides and saving the thrill rides for when dad is around. I think she will understand, its really only 2-3 rides she will miss this time vs the many others she will be enjoying.

When I travel with my 2 dd's as the solo adult my oldest has to miss some of her favorites because my youngest dosen't meet the height restriction. Even at 6 or 7 she understood that it was worth it to just be at Disney even if she couldn't ride a couple rides. Don't worry - and have a great trip!

TJ

 

[Addicted2TheMouse]

I also say suck it up and ride with her. If your 6 year old can handle the rides, you can too. Fear of a ride is really all in your head. If you rationalize it, you know there's really nothing to be afraid of.

 

[Bill From PA]

If she's comfortable with it, let her ride as a single. There are a few rides that jostle my wife more than she likes so I do the single thing, and numerous times I've been paired up with young'uns who barely made the height restrictions, had to be 6 or under.

Bill From PA

 

[pixiepower1971]

Why not go through the que with her and along the way find a family near you that she can ride with? I have been asked before(my DDs were with me) if I could keep an eye on a kid and mom/dad would be at the end of the ride. As long as the kid isn't scared of the ride I am fine with that. Just tell the CMs that you are not riding and they will show you where the chicken exit is!


If I were in your shoes, I would try to ride everything once with her...you never know, you may really enjoy yourself and she will be happy that Mom is willing to try this for her!

 

[Kick Save]

There's the solution...buy Bill a plane ticket!

Looks like you'll have to suck it up, mom. I mean, if you REALLY loved your daughter...

 

[Em_in_FL]

I also say suck it up and ride with her. If your 6 year old can handle the rides, you can too. Fear of a ride is really all in your head. If you rationalize it, you know there's really nothing to be afraid of.

I agree... you're at DISNEY! You've gotta go on the big rides just for the adventure of it!

 

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

I'm scared of those rides too. But I just let dd know I'm scared of them, and saw what she wanted to do. I had the same experience at Busch Gardens. Together, we decided I'd go on all of them once if that's what she wanted. But little kids are so sympathetic, we wound up compromising and going on the less scary ones as many times as she wanted. She didn't want mommy to be scared, so cute!

That sounds like a good idea to me. Maybe you can get up the nerve to do the ones that scare you at least once for her. Or you and your mom can take turns going with her. You may even like them and want to go back on.

 

[Conan the Librarian]

Mom and I are taking my six year old back to Disney. We just went this past May and she road everything with my husband - Tower (4 itmes), Space Mountain (at least 4 times) and Everest.

Now we are taking her and Mom and I are terrified of those rides, but I know she will want to go on them. Any advice? Someone suggested to me that I go to a Cast Member at each of these rides and they could take her and we would wait right outside the area where they exit, but I don't know if I'm comfortable with that.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

Thanks - DianeDisney

Suck it up, ride every ride that you can with the child, and thank God that you have a wonderful child!

Treasure Every Moment that you can with them.


(Sorry if that is too heavy, but, we don't have any kids, and can't, so it's hard to imagine not wanting to do what they want. )

 

[faindrops27]

Ok, I maybe the only one. But asking a stranger to ride on a ride with my child is definately a no no. I know we are in the happiest place on earth, but I would never let my 6 year old ride with someone I dont know. My suggestion is ride the rides once with her, because if she doesnt get to ride all her favorite rides. Im pretty sure she wont be happy. Disney rides, are not as bad as lets say universal, you can do it, you will survive!

 

[pickles]

No - the CM's won't take her and you have to be 7 to ride alone.

TJ

and exactly where is that rule listed at? I alway thought it was just a height requirement?

If your daughter is the right height and follow directions, go with her in line, get her on the ride, and then use the chicken exit and wait for her at the end
You can always put a bracelet or something on her with your cell# so if she gets scared, they can call you or find you if there is a problem.
I can't imagine too many problems if she is on the ride and you are waiting at the end

 

[tjmw2727]

and exactly where is that rule listed at? I alway thought it was just a height requirement?

If your daughter is the right height and follow directions, go with her in line, get her on the ride, and then use the chicken exit and wait for her at the end
You can always put a bracelet or something on her with your cell# so if she gets scared, they can call you or find you if there is a problem.
I can't imagine too many problems if she is on the ride and you are waiting at the end

Well, it is clearly listed on the park maps - children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. It is also listed on the Official site, I will find it later if you like.

Lastly I know this for sure because my dd's wanted to ride together in a seat on the Barnstormer with me in a seat behind them. Since my youngest was 6 they were not allowed. I had to ride with both or let my then 8yo ride alone so we just squished.

TJ

 

[KimWDW]

I also say suck it up and ride with her. If your 6 year old can handle the rides, you can too. Fear of a ride is really all in your head. If you rationalize it, you know there's really nothing to be afraid of.

Ride the rides. Who knows, maybe you'll love it!

 

[DiszyDeanette]

A CM will not take your child on a ride for you, it is a liability issue.

If it were me and my child, I would just suck it up for ONE time each on those rides.

I agree -> Suck it up!