Are "heelies" allowed in the parks?

[Buzz Litebeer]

relax...yes...some rules may be fudged on

Height requirements for attractions is not one of them.

 

[Got Quattro?]

Height requirements for attractions is not one of them.

Respectfull, I disagree. Not going to argue it...it's been done.

 

[letthewookiewin]

Respectfull, I disagree. Not going to argue it...it's been done.

I'm just wondering what part of that statement you disagree with? I know with my DS's, even if they are 1/2" too short they just don't ride it. I am sure not going to buy them shoes with thicker soles, just so they can ride it. They can wait until they are tall enough. The height requirements are there for a reason. They were decided by people who design the ride and know a lot more about the dynamics of ride than a parent who just doesn't want to tell their child they can't ride something b/c they are too short. To me it's part of being a parent to make hard decisions for their safety, even if it's an outcome the child won't like.

 

[frayedend]

Personally. I don't mind heelies. Yes, they make me mad sometimes, but people can do what they want. Just dont do it in crowds.

Now, if you get all worked up over them and want to do something about it, here is what you do.

Carry around a pocket full of small rocks, or popcorn kernals from the bottom of a popcorn bucket.

When you see the kid on heelies comming down the hill right at you, just toss a few rocks or kernals in his path. Watch them do a face plant. They will then think twice about being rude while heelieing.

I can not recamend, or condone this course of action, but it will work.

Gee, that's a good idea. If someone is bothering you, especially a kid, you should try to seriously injure them.

 

[Markstudy]

Gee, that's a good idea. If someone is bothering you, especially a kid, you should try to seriously injure them.

Nope ..... its just fun... to come on here and chat and make jokes.

I don't think anyone reading that funny idea could take it literally.

And I think there are plenty of us who have had thoughts about clothes-lining one of these little buzzing knats....as they dart by using us as target practice, or darting out from no where.... but we'd never do it

 

[ess]

I'm just wondering what part of that statement you disagree with? I know with my DS's, even if they are 1/2" too short they just don't ride it. I am sure not going to buy them shoes with thicker soles, just so they can ride it. They can wait until they are tall enough. The height requirements are there for a reason. They were decided by people who design the ride and know a lot more about the dynamics of ride than a parent who just doesn't want to tell their child they can't ride something b/c they are too short. To me it's part of being a parent to make hard decisions for their safety, even if it's an outcome the child won't like.

I find this all interesting since it was a CM at MK that suggested using the sneakers with a higher heel.

I would let you all in on a secret regarding fast passes to but since your all holier-than-thou we'll just wave at you while your standing in line when we walk by.

 

[Robo]

Oh No!!!!

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[letthewookiewin]

I find this all interesting since it was a CM at MK that suggested using the sneakers with a higher heel.

I would let you all in on a secret regarding fast passes to but since your all holier-than-thou we'll just wave at you while your standing in line when we walk by.

To put my child's safety first is not being "holier-than-thou". It's called being a good parent. To me putting a child in thick shoes just so they can ride a ride they are too short to ride is breaking the rules. It says to them that the rules do not apply to them, and that is not something I want to teach my DS's. I'm my son's mother not their friend, so I'm sorry if making decisions as such makes you think I'm "holier-than-thou".

Oh, and fast passes are something that are Disney approved. It is not something that you are doing against company approved rules. The rides that I don't get fast passes for, my family spends the time in line enoying the que . Also, we spend the time looking at the map, planning our next move, and talking to our children. Which honestly, I don't see how fast passes have anything to do with children's safety on rides.

 

[scheddj]

Number of times myself or family member have been run into by kids on heely's anywhere = 0

Number of times myself or family member have been run into by rude, inconsiderate, careless parents pushing a stroller at Disney = 9 in only two trips.

Go ahead, flame away!!!

 

[Robo]

Oh, No!!!

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[huge mickey fan]

Okay here is how we solve both of these issues. You and your family enter the park. Several height stations set up at the entrance. You take your child to be officially mearsured without any shoes. They are given a wristband stating they are tall enough. (If the wristband is removed, sorry no riding!!) Then when the child get their shoes back they can pick up the wheels at guest relations on the way out of the park. This can eliminate cast members measuring differences and parents raising their child's height. I for one would easily have my son officially measured to eliminate confusion. Okay flame suit on. Fire away!!!

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Oh No!!!!

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Oh, No!!!

Robo you are too funny

To put my child's safety first is not being "holier-than-thou". It's called being a good parent. To me putting a child in thick shoes just so they can ride a ride they are too short to ride is breaking the rules. It says to them that the rules do not apply to them, and that is not something I want to teach my DS's. I'm my son's mother not their friend, so I'm sorry if making decisions as such makes you think I'm "holier-than-thou".

Oh, and fast passes are something that are Disney approved. It is not something that you are doing against company approved rules. The rides that I don't get fast passes for, my family spends the time in line enoying the que . Also, we spend the time looking at the map, planning our next move, and talking to our children. Which honestly, I don't see how fast passes have anything to do with children's safety on rides.

I applaud you for this. I appreciate parents that really and truly care about their children. You are a example of a great parent. The OP's child is likely to become a juvenile deliquent because they didn't care enough to teach them right from wrong in any situation. They are the ones that think they are better than anyone else.

That is okay, when I ride my ECV through the HC access line with my GAC, they probably think I am being given "front of the line access", so let them think what they want. They will be the ones who will pay dearly in the future, while we are still enjoying many years of Disney joy.

Okay here is how we solve both of these issues. You and your family enter the park. Several height stations set up at the entrance. You take your child to be officially mearsured without any shoes. They are given a wristband stating they are tall enough. (If the wristband is removed, sorry no riding!!) Then when the child get their shoes back they can pick up the wheels at guest relations on the way out of the park. This can eliminate cast members measuring differences and parents raising their child's height. I for one would easily have my son officially measured to eliminate confusion. Okay flame suit on. Fire away!!!

I think that is a great idea. By letting them ride a ride they are not tall weough for is putting their life in danger and how could anyone do that to their child, they are suposed to love and protect.

 

[wilda]

Sorry folks, I didn't have any idea subject this would generate so much passion. I myself am opposed to this type of footware, but I can no longer "tell" my 28 year old daughter what to do. All I can do is reiterate the rules (now that I know them-thanks DISboards), and encourage her to do the right thing. As soon as I mentioned to her that I didn't think they were allowed, she realized that it would be a mistake to bring them. It was a 2-minute conversation- it's over, she's in flat shoes for our trip next week
And no ROBO, she is not wearing heely crocs

 

[OKWDVCMagic]

NOW we're getting there..

I feel like standing up and yelling

JERRY!!!! JERRY!!!! JERRY!!!! JERRY!!!! JERRY!!!!

LMAO
Spit diet coke all over the keyboard!!!!


This is probably a good time in the thread to see if anyone has issues with Brazilian tourist's children that wear wheelies and are line cutters!

 

[Got Quattro?]

Nope ..... its just fun... to come on here and chat and make jokes.

I don't think anyone reading that funny idea could take it literally.

And I think there are plenty of us who have had thoughts about clothes-lining one of these little buzzing knats....as they dart by using us as target practice, or darting out from no where.... but we'd never do it

Thank you...too many people on these boards are way to tight. they must squeak when they walk.

 

[scheddj]

Thank you...too many people on these boards are way to tight. they must squeak when they walk.

That sound must be the Heelys

 

[wilda]

Robo you are too funny




I applaud you for this. I appreciate parents that really and truly care about their children. You are a example of a great parent. The OP's child is likely to become a juvenile deliquent because they didn't care enough to teach them right from wrong in any situation. They are the ones that think they are better than anyone else.

That is okay, when I ride my ECV through the HC access line with my GAC, they probably think I am being given "front of the line access", so let them think what they want. They will be the ones who will pay dearly in the future, while we are still enjoying many years of Disney joy.





I think that is a great idea. By letting them ride a ride they are not tall weough for is putting their life in danger and how could anyone do that to their child, they are suposed to love and protect.

Ok Princess Suzanne- I've taken the high road and dismissed the judgemental comments made so far, but you are so far off the mark on this that I just had to call you on it.

First of all my "child" is not a juvie. If you had taken the time to read the post you would note that I was simply asking for the rule- which I intend to follow. I would caution you that to label individuals (juvenile delinquents)and make assumptions about situations can be costly.

I do not think that I am better than anyone else, quite the contrary- I came on the boards to get information from the experts so that we would adhere to the rules.


I'm not sure about where your anger, resentment, and yes your holier-than-thou attitude is coming from, but that's not my concern. I will be traveling to the happiest place on earth and intend to be just that - happy!

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Ok Princess Suzanne- I've taken the high road and dismissed the judgemental comments made so far, but you are so far off the mark on this that I just had to call you on it.

First of all my "child" is not a juvie. If you had taken the time to read the post you would note that I was simply asking for the rule- which I intend to follow. I would caution you that to label individuals (juvenile delinquents)and make assumptions about situations can be costly.

I do not think that I am better than anyone else, quite the contrary- I came on the boards to get information from the experts so that we would adhere to the rules.


I'm not sure about where your anger, resentment, and yes your holier-than-thou attitude is coming from, but that's not my concern. I will be traveling to the happiest place on earth and intend to be just that - happy!

This post was not even for you, it was in response to another poster. I am flabbergasted, though that an adult would purchase such non-sense as a pair of heelys. While you are blasting me, you need to also say somehting to the other posters here as well and not just pick me out of the crowd.


I would also like to know what this is going to "cost" me. I am not angry, resentful, or holier-than-though, so I don't know where you got that either. I just like to look out for the welfare for others. I watch out for myself and my mother who also uses an ECV, so it would be nice if parents would look out for their children who are on wheels that are banned.


Suzanne

 

[bdcp]

I don't know if anyone else has posted it, but heelies cause just as many injuries as roller blades and according to ER doctors shouldn't be used without safety equipment. They're not shoes. They're skates. A lot of places have banned them such as schools, cruise ships, churches. For good reason.

 

[One Year Pin]

Anyone have some salt? My popcorn is kinda bland.