has anyone done this ??

[cleo]

FayeW, when the CM's measure a child they take a look at the shoes (or they're supposed to anyway) to be sure the child is wearing the sort of heel you would expect, such as you'd find on a trainer or a sandal. If it's a 'lift' type heel they may ask the child to take their shoes off.

That isn't really a 'rule' as such, but a way of keeping things somewhat accurate and consistant. The rule we are referring to is the height restriction rather than the method of measurement.

 

[misskrystal]

When I was in line for The Mummy at Universal, I saw a child being measured. He must have been at least 2" too short, but was still allowed to ride.

I can only assume he was measured when he joined the line, too, so that was 2 staff members and his parents that allowed him to ride.

It really bothered me and I couldn't believe so many people put his safety at risk for a rollercoaster.

The height requirements may seem like a small thing, but when it's a question of a child's safety, I think there should be no question and I don't even have children.

 

[FayeW]

FayeW, when the CM's measure a child they take a look at the shoes (or they're supposed to anyway) to be sure the child is wearing the sort of heel you would expect, such as you'd find on a trainer or a sandal. If it's a 'lift' type heel they may ask the child to take their shoes off.

That isn't really a 'rule' as such, but a way of keeping things somewhat accurate and consistant. The rule we are referring to is the height restriction rather than the method of measurement.

I understand, I guess I am just looking for an answer as to whether the height restriction is with,or without, shoes on. This is a hugely important question in my house, because barefoot, DS won't make it on Dueling Dragons, but with regular shoes on, he will! (We have prepared him that he will not be tall enough, and he's ok with that because we've promised him another trip when he will be tall enough, if he doesn't make it now!)

 

[ajm1107]

That poor kid died on Mission Space (which I know he was tall enough) I hope that people reconsider bending the rules. We came back two days before that happened. It was so sad

 

[SwedishMeatball]

I haven't and I would be worried to do that for safety reasons.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

That poor kid died on Mission Space (which I know he was tall enough) I hope that people reconsider bending the rules. We came back two days before that happened. It was so sad

I was thinking this too. He was tall enough but he was only four years old. He had to have been a tall 4 year old. Very sad.

 

[cyndibelle]

all the times we have been to disney i have seen kids make it in with thick soled shoes on...i have never seen anyone be asked to remove their shoes..now hats..yes...they had my son do that..he was tall enough but i guess they just wanted to make sure....i believe some people have taken my post as i am going to send my child on rockin rollercoaster one way or another.....perhaps if i bought him high heels he could fit...i was just asking the question as to what parents do if they are a smidge short...it is sad to say but some cms are much more slack than others...i am fine with the fact that my son wont be able to ride it this year...i just simply wanted to know if other families had this issue too and what they did about it...thanks for the responses that were regarding my question ...

 

[cyndibelle]

I understand, I guess I am just looking for an answer as to whether the height restriction is with,or without, shoes on. This is a hugely important question in my house, because barefoot, DS won't make it on Dueling Dragons, but with regular shoes on, he will! (We have prepared him that he will not be tall enough, and he's ok with that because we've promised him another trip when he will be tall enough, if he doesn't make it now!)

hey fayew i believe they measure you with your shoes on...so if your at the height requirement with shoes on..your good to go...

 

[Disney Doll]

I understand the importance to enforce rules and not teach children to "cheat". The challenge as a parent is that height does not always reflect age. My son is short for his age, so while other kids his age could go on rides with heigth restrictions, he could not. I think it is wise to be proactive and figure how to tackle this before you are standing in front of the attraction. It can also be complicated by who you are traveling with. Are there other kids that will be tall enough? Maybe to avoid the nastiness of these type of threads, we can share how parents have helped the shorter kids in these situations. Yes, I want Zach to understand rules but the fact that he is shorter than other kids his age is not necessarily "fair" (especially from a young child's perspective) I can talk to Zach about safety and following rules. I can be the adult but I don't want to be heartless with him. Anyway, I am not into making Disney a "reality check" for him....I want to make it as enjoyable as possible and still follow the rules. What ideas do parents have?

Rides that are based on size are based on size for a reason. To keep those who ride the rides safe. If Zach is too short, then Zach should hear the truth...the height rules are for your safety, no it isn't "fair", and life isn't always going to be fair.

Those parents who do whatever it is they do to get their kids onto the rides will be the first ones crying, screaming and sueing over the safety of the rides when something happens to their kid that they "helped" ride a ride they were too small for.

 

[Hodder]

We measured DS6 without shoes on so that we would have an idea what he would definately be allowed on. He measured enough to get on all the rides that wanted to. We figured anything we weren't sure of they would be measuring him (shoes on) which should only be an extra 1/4 - 1/2 inch anyway.