Autotopia

[goofy370]

Ok, my DS wants to know if there is a track that the cars are on, or are they more like go carts. Also he wants to know if they still give out drivers licenses at this ride. Any help/info is appreciated!!!
Thank you!!

 

[iceskatejen]

It's on a track, though you do the steering--the track is quite narrow most of the way and it allows for actual steering.

Yes, they still give out drivers licenses.

 

[abby]

When we were there in April they still gave driver's licences. The wheels are on the outside of a track so you can stear some but not too much as the inside track keeps you wihtin a few feet (or maybe less) of movement on each side.

 

[CamColt]

Be sure to check your lisence too! DH got his and put it right in his pocket. When we got home he noticed on the back of it, it said we won a car (toy car, I assume,LOL) and to go to some store to pick it up. Luckily I will be back there this week, so I will bring the lisence with me.

 

[LucyKate]

This is a ride with a height requirement that your 5YO won't be able to reach. This won't stop him going on the ride, it just stops him driving alone, or in theory, being in control of the car.

The reason for this is not safety, but because his feet won't be able to reach the accelerator pedal.

You can fix this one of two ways - either you drive (not much fun) or, you sit your child in the driver's seat, then stretch your foot across from the passenger seat and control the pedal, letting your child steer. It's a bit uncomfortbale but works fine, and the child then believes they are actually driving, which is a big thrill.

We did this for our small 6YO and she loved it. She and her bigger sister rated it the best ride in the park (mum and dad thought it the most boring) because they got to steer!

 

[brenda1966]

My 3 year old loves this ride too. The heigh requirement has everything to do with being able to push the gas pedal and nothing to do with steering. I'm short but I find it very easy to seat DD behind the steering wheel while I do the gas pedal. She's a horrible driver so we get a lot of whip lash and a ton of laughter.