ankel/calf size for gringotts

[CAL2]

hi, this is probably a stupid question to ask but thats never stopped me

i have read that because of the restraints on this ride people with larger ankels/calfs cant ride, is this correct and if so anyone know what the max ankle/calf size is
thanks

cal

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

I've never heard of that problem.. It's a lap bar restraint with a shin guard, but the problematic area is around people's waists, not their calves or ankles.

 

[bumbershoot]

No, if you're a big enough person in the legs, you'd encounter issues at the lower legs. It's rotten.

The tm said that they had TMs testing it out, and she was part of the group, before the ankle things were there. They were told to try to get out. And many could. I think it's ridiculous. Same basic restraint as is on mummy, even on "high in the sky" and those can't be gotten out of. So I don't know what she was talking about.

That said, I disliked the ride. TSMM style spin, see bill weasley do something. Another spin, hi again bill. Oh a dragon. Oh a troll. Spin again, bill weasley. Big yawn IMO. And I like bill weasley.

 

[2girlsmom]

There are shin restraints on Gringotts and Mummy. I am a size 22 woman, and have swelling in the ankles, but these don't really hit the ankle, rather midshin. I have never had a problem on either ride, have ridden both several times now.

 

[ladybugx]

I somehow never noticed the shin restraints. I saw this question and thought, "Now how on Earth would THAT be a problem?" I can't imagine why they would be necessary.

I wasn't a huge fan of the ride either. It was alright. I expected more of a roller coaster experience that mimicked the cart ride down to the vaults in the stories. All of these 3D simulators get old, in my opinion. They have some neat elements, but sometimes it just feels like a lazy way for them to create rides without having to actually build too many tracks, sets, etc...they just shove 70% of the ride experience on a screen instead.

 

[Celesdragon]

We had a problem with height - we were originally put in the front row of one of the carts, only to be told to hop back off and wait for a back row to open up. Specifically because the restraints wouldn't close because one person in our party was too tall for the front row, and his knees stuck up too far from the seat restraints. The stadium-style seating of the carts makes it each row a bit different. I'm only 5'1", and my feet were firmly planted on the ground in the front row, but when we were switched to the back row, I was like a kid in a high chair.

 

[HM]

The shin restraint is really a padded piece that extends across the car and hits the front of your shins. Basically it keeps your feet from moving forward. There is nothing touching the sides or backs of your shins.

I also wasn't thrilled with Gringotts nor was my family. We were going to do it a second time to see if we felt differently about it, but got foiled by a breakdown at the end of the night and no chance to try again. Forbidden Journey was our family's favorite ride during our trip last month.

 

[Pumbaa7287]

I'm a bigger guy and have def had more issues with the waist restraint than the shin/calf one. If you're not worried about the waist one I think you're probably fine, but everyone has different body types, so it'll be up to testing it when you get there if you're unsure.

I for one love the ride. It's not as intense as FJ, so I think a lot of people docked it for that reason, but the special effects and theming of the bank were amazing, to me anyhow, and more immersive than just about any ride I've been on besides FJ.

 

[ladybugx]

I also wanted to reride the the ride to see if I felt differently about it a second time. We were so excited to have used the SRL to skip the giant crowd around the entrance after the ride had been down all morning/early afternoon that I thought maybe I just kind of forgot to actually be present and take the entire ride in. I would have gotten in line but had to go catch my hotel's shuttle that was stupidly scheduled at 8:10, 10 minutes after the park closed. The shuttle never showed up either, but that's a separate rant. Anyway, guess I'll have to wait until my next trip to give the ride another go.

 

[CAL2]

thanks guys, that eases my mind a little, was under the impression that the leg restraints went around the side of the ankle/calf. is the waist restraint just that or is it like FJ and goes over the shoulder ?

i'm a size 20 and 5.10, but did manage to ride FJ on our last visit, but i think i was put in the larger seat which was still a squeeze and a little uncomfortable
cal

 

[Pumbaa7287]

It's just waist, but for me, the issues always been about big shoulders on rides like FJ. I've never had an issue with a waist bar and this one was a bit tight. They will push down on it to get you in if need be (it was for me). But again, if you can fit on FJ, I don't think you'll have any issues here.

 

[CAL2]

thank you
cal

 

[ATX]

If you can do FJ, I think you can do Gringotts. No worries.

As far as the ride itself, I was a little disappointed the first time I rode it. I think it felt really short that first ride. However, after the second ride, I loved it and kept wanting to go again and again. I think we rode 12 times on our 4-day trip last November. We did mostly single rider. I put the initial disappointment down to a few unreasonable expectations and all the details that you really need to ride a few times to see. I also think different seats give different experiences. I love the front!

 

[disneygrandma]

My problem with rides, and my husband's, is our knees. They don't bend the way they use to, and some rides are a tight fit for that reason.

I certainly don't want our legs pushed back by a restraint....our knees would not be able to handle that.

So how exactly does this restraint work? Please help me to understand it. I don't want to get on the ride & have my legs pushed back and damage my knees, causing not only extreme pain, but then not be able to walk around the park any more.

Thanks for any information to help me understand this. Also, has the mummy always had this leg restraint? Or was it installed some time after that ride opened?

Thanks again.

 

[subtchr]

Here's a photo I found online (not mine).

DSCN0915_zps0e4a76d5 by suegee57, on Flickr

Funny, we rode it 4-5 times in December, and I could not have told you the ankle restraint was there. I only noticed the waist restraint. So at least to us (I'm not small, and my DH and I both have bad knees), it was very unobtrusive and not at all restrictive. I don't think you'll have a problem.

 

[georgina]

My problem with rides, and my husband's, is our knees. They don't bend the way they use to, and some rides are a tight fit for that reason.

I certainly don't want our legs pushed back by a restraint....our knees would not be able to handle that.

So how exactly does this restraint work? Please help me to understand it. I don't want to get on the ride & have my legs pushed back and damage my knees, causing not only extreme pain, but then not be able to walk around the park any more.

Thanks for any information to help me understand this. Also, has the mummy always had this leg restraint? Or was it installed some time after that ride opened?

Thanks again.

The Mummy doesn't have the shin restraint (at least the many times I've been on it, including last week, I never felt one.)

The Gringotts one is a pad that rests on your shins. It didn't bother me, (5'5" tall) but my DD is 5'10" and she had to bend her legs a little to the side to be comfortable. The person in the front seat in the picture above has his legs a bit to the side.

 

[CAL2]

oh, not at all how i thought the seating would look. now im not worried about the calf bit at all, now im worried my large bottom wont fit it the seat the seat size doesn't look very wide at all.
cal

 

[damo]

The Mummy doesn't have the shin restraint (at least the many times I've been on it, including last week, I never felt one.)

The Gringotts one is a pad that rests on your shins. It didn't bother me, (5'5" tall) but my DD is 5'10" and she had to bend her legs a little to the side to be comfortable. The person in the front seat in the picture above has his legs a bit to the side.

Mummy actually does have a shin restraint. You probably just never noticed it.

You can see it here withBrendan Fraser's legs...

 

[DisneyTravelers2008]

thanks guys, that eases my mind a little, was under the impression that the leg restraints went around the side of the ankle/calf. is the waist restraint just that or is it like FJ and goes over the shoulder ?

i'm a size 20 and 5.10, but did manage to ride FJ on our last visit, but i think i was put in the larger seat which was still a squeeze and a little uncomfortable
cal

Did you ask for a certain seat or did they just direct you? Im curious about our first trip coming up in a few weeks....Were you also able to ride Gringotts?

 

[disneygrandma]

I like to sit with my feet as far forward as they will go, so this really concerns me. Brendan Fraser's legs look like they're pushed in quite a bit at the bottom.

My worry is that these restraints will push my legs back quickly & with quite a bit of force. It would be different if it was a slow, gradual procedure, or if I would be allowed a say as to how much was enough, and when to stop. But I know better than to hope for that.