Freaked out about kid on the big rides

[whogirl'smom]

DD7 is about 54 inches, but I have told her that I don't think she is ready for RNRC. She is not the bravest about rides and I don't want her fear to ruin her on roller coasters. I want her to love them like I do! She did Everest and loved it, but we have not done upside down ones yet. I think I have her talked into TOT this year.

The only thing I will advise is if your child is tall enough to ride the Tomorrowland Speedway alone (53 inches) think before you let them do it alone! I let dd, but she quickly found that she couldn't keep pressing the pedal down because her legs weren't long enough to do it comfortably. She stopped about halfway through, and dh and I were behind her in the next car. Before we could do anything, a CM magically appeared from the bushes and jumped in the car with her to press the gas pedal for her and let her steer! He was great and got her to stop crying and told her what a good job she did steering. I love Disney magic.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

What a great story!

My dd and I have a wonderful memory from the Speedway too. I was pushing the pedal and she was steering...if you call it that! She kept over-steering and we would BUMP when the wheels hit the track and then she would over-steer again and do the same thing. We jerked our way ALL the way around the track and laughed hysterically the whole time.

 

[delmar411]

He thinks he is ready for everything, unfortunately. He is fearless; I'm the one with the fear issue :lol: I like your idea of saving something for the next trip. Thanks!

If he is fearless then give him a chance. You never know which of the rides will become his favorite.

 

[Kaler131]

My DS6 has done it all (except for RnR and Primevil Whirl)! The only reason he hasn't done those two is because he's not tall enough yet. He's not too crazy about the Yeti on EE....but he loves the ride!

 

[Colinsmom]

My 5yo could ride everything, including RNRC (he's very tall) and fell in love with thrill rides!! He doesn't like Dinosaur, EE, or TOT because of the scary situations but loves the fast, upside down, dark stuff.