Do all rides with height restrictions have "chicken exits"?

[Kevin1281]

• FastPass+ window is approaching
• Party of 8, ages ranging from 2 to 72
• 2-year-old and 72-year-old might be just as content sticking with the rest of the group and going through a FastPass line, as opposed to us making them a separate FastPass reservation for something nearby
• Instead of just having them "tap in" and then wait somewhere, will they be able to go through the majority of the line at these attractions and then bail last minute?

 

[dominiondad]

I can't think of any rides that don't have an early exit. I know I've seen them at Mission Space, Exp Everest, Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, and Rockin' Roller Coaster. Not sure about Test Track.

 

[monkyby87]

I think most all rides have some sort of exit before the loading, it just may not be advertised as a "chicken exit" like some of the other rides point out. If you as a cast member they'll be able to help people out of line and off the ride.

 

[Random Ninja]

Pretty much every ride with a height requirement has an exit before you actually load for the ride. I can’t off hand think of any that don’t. The one issue you might have is that the 2yo won’t be allowed in the line if they don’t meet the height requirement.

 

[Klayfish]

Nope. There is no escape.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

When we have gone to WDW as an all ages group, breaks are often appreciated by the youngest and eldest.

If the 2 year old isn't tall enough to ride, in most cases, CM's won't let them enter the queue.
Also, it might be helpful to note quiet waiting spots like the little playground by Splash Mtn/BTMRR. It has seats, shade, and a cute little playground for the 2year old. There's another one located in the post-ride area of Mission: Space with a playground, seats, and air conditioning.
Personally, I don't find the pre-ride of M:S, BTMRR, or Splash all that exciting.

WDW's full of little relaxing spots if you know where to look.

A really fun one for little kids is over by Kali River. First, there's a fun splash fountain area. Second, there's the Tiger Trek. We've split up many times, and much prefer these options. (spending extra time in the Jungle Trek over the Kali queue.)

if you need more...I can keep going: for SpaceMtn- the non-riders go on the Peoplemover, get a snack, and/or use the bathroom.

By RNRC, there is - or at least there used to be a kid area. They gave kids a paper and stickers to put allover the paper. I'm not sure they still offer those, but it was cute. We also got some fun shots at a Photopass stop in the area too, but I don't think the Photopass photgraphers are always in the area.

Another common option for us, was to send part of the group to see the nearest (or most interesting nearby) show. Tomorrowland sometimes has one. The World Showcase is full of awesome performers in the afternoon.

Many rides- including RNRC -also have a gift shop. An inexpensive item we sometimes bought in the RNRC gift shop (and others) was a pressed penny.

Still one more option...if your family is into the idea....get the Hidden Mickey guide book. Your non-riders can do a scavenger hunt for hidden Mickey's. They are all over WDW: queues, rides, gift shops, even the hotels!

 

[Crystal824]

Pretty much every ride with a height requirement has an exit before you actually load for the ride. I can’t off hand think of any that don’t. The one issue you might have is that the 2yo won’t be allowed in the line if they don’t meet the height requirement.

All rides have a way to exit. However, the 2 year old WILL NOT be allowed in the line for any attraction for which he/she is not tall enough.

 

[GoingSince1990]

Imagine the lawsuit if someone was forced to ride against their wishes and ended up getting hurt. Yes, there always has to be a way to get out. Even someone who entered the line fully intending to ride might start to feel sick by the time they get to the front of the line and decide not to ride.

 

[Robo]

2-year-old and 72-year-old ... will they be able to go through the majority of the line at these attractions and then bail last minute?

Only if the 2-year-old is tall enough to (potentially) ride the attraction.
A guest who is too short to ride can't enter the queue line.

 

[Kevin1281]

When we have gone to WDW as an all ages group, breaks are often appreciated by the youngest and eldest.

If the 2 year old isn't tall enough to ride, in most cases, CM's won't let them enter the queue.
Also, it might be helpful to note quiet waiting spots like the little playground by Splash Mtn/BTMRR. It has seats, shade, and a cute little playground for the 2year old. There's another one located in the post-ride area of Mission: Space with a playground, seats, and air conditioning.
Personally, I don't find the pre-ride of M:S, BTMRR, or Splash all that exciting.

WDW's full of little relaxing spots if you know where to look.

A really fun one for little kids is over by Kali River. First, there's a fun splash fountain area. Second, there's the Tiger Trek. We've split up many times, and much prefer these options.

if you need more...I can keep going..for SpaceMtn- the non-riders go on the Peoplemover, get a snack, and/or use the bathroom.

By RNRC, there is - or at least there used to be a kid area. They gave kids a paper and stickers to put allover the paper. I'm not sure they still offer those, but it was cute. We also got some fun shots at a Photopass stop in the area too, but I don't think the Photopass photgraphers are always in the area.

Another common option for us, was to send part of the group to see the nearest (or most interesting nearby) show. Tomorrowland sometimes has one. The World Showcase is full of awesome performers in the afternoon.

Many rides- including RNRC -also have a gift shop. An inexpensive item we sometimes bought in the RNRC gift shop (and others) was a pressed penny.

Still one more option...if your family is into the idea....get the Hidden Mickey guide book. Your non-riders can do a scavenger hunt for hidden Mickey's. they are all over WDW: queues, rides, gift shops, even the hotels!

Thanks very much for all the suggestions!

My thing is that I want to be able to/want to attempt to book a 4th/5th/6th FastPass after the initial 3 are used. I know you can book FastPasses and let them expire, but I have heard stories of the system not reading them as used or expired and then not being able to book additional FastPasses.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Thanks very much for all the suggestions!

My thing is that I want to be able to/want to attempt to book a 4th/5th/6th FastPass after the initial 3 are used. I know you can book FastPasses and let them expire, but I have heard stories of the system not reading them as used or expired and then not being able to book additional FastPasses.

You can also cancel FP.

When you go to modify a FP, or book a new one, the system asks who you want in the FP party. Anyone who is eligible can get one.
If someone doesn't want to us either FP, they can just cancel.

You can also use the child swap option, too. Do read about that if you have not.

 

[Kevin1281]

You can also cancel FP.

When you go to modify a FP, or book a new one, the system asks who you want in the FP party. Anyone who is eligible can get one.
If someone doesn't want to us either FP, they can just cancel.

You can also use the child swap option, too. Do read about that if you have not.

Yes, I am familiar with child swap. As for your mention of being able to cancel, say my entire party books the following:

• FP #1 - Peter Pan
• FP #2 - Enchanted Tales with Belle
• FP #3 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

If we all go on the first two, and then cancel SDMT for 2 of the 8 people in our party, you are saying that we will be able to book a 4th FP for all 8 people, even though 2 didn't use their 3rd FP?

 

[MainMom]

Thanks very much for all the suggestions!

My thing is that I want to be able to/want to attempt to book a 4th/5th/6th FastPass after the initial 3 are used. I know you can book FastPasses and let them expire, but I have heard stories of the system not reading them as used or expired and then not being able to book additional FastPasses.

My Mom didn’t want to do a few rides we had FP’s for so she just scanned her band and then stayed outside.

 

[OpieDoodle]

Why not do something special with the 2 year old at the same time. Maybe the two who don't want to ride you book on like winnie the pooh for the same time. They then can go ride that at the same time. I will say from experience with 2 year olds in the park you don't want to let them think they're missing out. I could have seen a MAJOR melt down if I tried to have my 2 year old think everyone was doing something he wasn't. So if you don't want to book a separate ride what about finding a shady place for them to sit and have icecream or something?

 

[bayportkat]

We have had that issue- I usually book all of the fast passes and let a couple of people ride a second time! Plus we use child swap and get an extra ride!

 

[bigbabyblues]

Instead of letting FP expire, the person can always tap their band at the entrance like everyone else and then walk away. I've done that several times when my family was riding but I wasn't.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

• FastPass+ window is approaching
• Party of 8, ages ranging from 2 to 72
• 2-year-old and 72-year-old might be just as content sticking with the rest of the group and going through a FastPass line, as opposed to us making them a separate FastPass reservation for something nearby
• Instead of just having them "tap in" and then wait somewhere, will they be able to go through the majority of the line at these attractions and then bail last minute?

if 2 year old doesn't make height requirement child will not be able to stand in line either FastPass or standby. they would have to wait near by

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Yes, I am familiar with child swap. As for your mention of being able to cancel, say my entire party books the following:

• FP #1 - Peter Pan
• FP #2 - Enchanted Tales with Belle
• FP #3 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

If we all go on the first two, and then cancel SDMT for 2 of the 8 people in our party, you are saying that we will be able to book a 4th FP for all 8 people, even though 2 didn't use their 3rd FP?

Yes. you just cancel the FP you didn't use. If it is for 10am-11am, it SHOULD expire a little after 11am- BUT that's where folks sometimes report a glitch.
Also, once is while the MDE s a little flaky. Sometimes I have to toggle around to get it to work properly. To be safe, if you know you won't use it, then you should cancel it before it expires for best odds of glitch-free.

If also else fails, ask a CM in one of the kiosk areas for help.


You could also go in and modify the 3rd FP to something new. (and as long as the times closely overlap, you can use them together during the time they overlap), but canceling the unsued FP would proably be easiest. When you go in to create new FP, it asks you who you want in your party, and any one who is eligible can book their 4th FP.


Another thing, the 2 year old doesn't need a ticket. If you bought a package she won't get one. I'm pretty sure- that she ALSO doesn't technically get any FP either (or at least in the past 2 year olds didn't get them.) The two year old just gets to ride with the family on those attractions she is tall enough to ride. - or I should say - at least that was how it was done in the recent past. (I admit I haven't 100% looked up these details very recently).

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Why not do something special with the 2 year old at the same time. Maybe the two who don't want to ride you book on like winnie the pooh for the same time. They then can go ride that at the same time. I will say from experience with 2 year olds in the park you don't want to let them think they're missing out. I could have seen a MAJOR melt down if I tried to have my 2 year old think everyone was doing something he wasn't. So if you don't want to book a separate ride what about finding a shady place for them to sit and have icecream or something?

We always did a kind of combo like this. The little playgrounds are fun. Many kids know they don't want to go on 'scary' rides. One small toy, early in the day can also be a good idea.

It is funny, but I don't ever really the kids complaining about missing out in our groups. It is usually only the adults, especially if the SAME person has to wait the two year old multiple times in a row without getting to ride anything themselves. Come to think of it, the adults sometimes complain if we do too many 'kiddie' rides in a row. The toddlers are often just mesmerized by everything.

But rides like the Peoplemover and Living with the Land are also great in this situation. The little ones don't usually mind riding twice, or seeing a show, see a character (if line is short), napping, or getting a little quality time with their new toy. WDW also has a number of strategically placed (splash) water fountains.

 

[OpieDoodle]

We always did a kind of combo like this. The little playgrounds are fun. Many kids know they don't want to go on 'scary' rides. One small toy, early in the day can also be a good idea.

It is funny, but I don't ever really the kids complaining about missing out in our groups. It is usually only the adults, especially if the SAME person has to wait the two year old multiple times in a row without getting to ride anything themselves. Come to think of it, the adults sometimes complain if we do too many 'kiddie' rides in a row. The toddlers are often just mesmerized by everything.

But rides like the Peoplemover and Living with the Land are also great in this situation. The little ones don't usually mind riding twice, or seeing a show, see a character (if line is short), napping, or getting a little quality time with their new toy. WDW also has a number of strategically placed (splash) water fountains.

My kids it depends on what it is. If their sibling is going usually is the issue haha! I just always try to plan ahead and avoid the situation completely. Much easier to plan a distraction than try to negotiate with a toddler having an epic meltdown after the fact