Height armbands?

[laura&fam]

I was checking out the height requirements for the rides and read this:

"you can visit guest services to be measured and receive a special armband that will let the Cast Members at the attraction know your child height. This can save some time and aggravation"

Has anyone tried that? Does it help or is it just another hassle/line to worry about. We're just excited because my youngest is tall enough (by 2") to ride Star Tours, which is what he really is excited about.

 

[kristenm514]

I hadn't heard of this but I so hope it's true!! I am scared of standing in line for an hour only to have DD measure 1/2 inch short at the load station. She's right on the line for the 42" rides...hoping she grows before August lol

 

[Girimama33]

I had no idea they did this. I think it would help.
Last time we were at DLR, DD was just 42". By the end of the day, it would take forever for her height to get checked because she wouldn't stand tall enough for GSS...even though we rode it earlier, no problem. She was too tired and goofing around.
Thanks for the tip. I will be checking into this next time for sure.

 

[deanimal]

where did you read this? I looked at the height requirement page on the Disneyland main site and didn't see this info. Is it in a link? I'd love for it to be true!

 

[Malcon10t]

They did this back in 2002/2003 I believe and it failed. Parents figured out how to take the wristband off one child and place it on another. I think you read old info. Can you post the site?

OK, I found the page it was on.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/height.htm

It is outdated. Perhaps someone at DIS can correct?

 

[laura&fam]

That is the page I read it on. I'd never heard of it and don't know if the info is current or not.

 

[kristenm514]

They did this back in 2002/2003 I believe and it failed. Parents figured out how to take the wristband off one child and place it on another. I think you read old info. Can you post the site?

OK, I found the page it was on.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/height.htm

It is outdated. Perhaps someone at DIS can correct?

Seriously, why do a few jerks have to ruin a good idea for everyone? I don't understand the desire to cheat the height requirements...sure DD and I will both be majorly disappointed if she has to stay with Grandma and the baby while Daddy and I ride Grizzly River Rapids, but we'll all get over it. Why on Earth would someone want to challenge the safety regulations?

 

[laura&fam]

Seriously, why do a few jerks have to ruin a good idea for everyone? I don't understand the desire to cheat the height requirements...sure DD and I will both be majorly disappointed if she has to stay with Grandma and the baby while Daddy and I ride Grizzly River Rapids, but we'll all get over it. Why on Earth would someone want to challenge the safety regulations?

I agree. A little disappointment or even a tantrum is worth my child being safe. But I can see why it would be frustrating if you know you child is tall enough and they are turned away.

 

[PigletSeeker]

I'll be honest, my kids have NEVER been measured by a CM for any ride. My oldest is 49" and about 6 months ago she rode Screamin' for the 1st (and only according to her) time. I knew she was 48" at home and assumed they would check to be sure she was ok. My DH said she said as she was getting her seat, "Am I tall enough, Daddy?" They never checked. My other DD is about 43" and has never been checked for any of the 40 or 42" rides. I always hear on this board about people getting checked, but it's never happened to us and my kids. We always measure at home before we go, so I'd never take them on one they aren't tall enough for, but I'm always surprised no one checks.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

I'll be honest, my kids have NEVER been measured by a CM for any ride. My oldest is 49" and about 6 months ago she rode Screamin' for the 1st (and only according to her) time. I knew she was 48" at home and assumed they would check to be sure she was ok. My DH said she said as she was getting her seat, "Am I tall enough, Daddy?" They never checked. My other DD is about 43" and has never been checked for any of the 40 or 42" rides. I always hear on this board about people getting checked, but it's never happened to us and my kids. We always measure at home before we go, so I'd never take them on one they aren't tall enough for, but I'm always surprised no one checks.

They see enough kids come through they are pretty good at spotting the ones that are too short or VERY close that may need a check. An inch over it a lot and that's probably why they didn't check.

 

[CurlyGirlyGirl]

I had no idea they did this. I think it would help.
Last time we were at DLR, DD was just 42". By the end of the day, it would take forever for her height to get checked because she wouldn't stand tall enough for GSS...even though we rode it earlier, no problem. She was too tired and goofing around.
Thanks for the tip. I will be checking into this next time for sure.

Gravity pushes down on our spines throughout the day too, causing shorter measurements in the evening. Try it with your kids at home sometime!

 

[Jennifer2983]

I heard they tried it at disneyworld and people cheated the system and they took it away... Totally crazy if you ask me, I am sure they have height restrictions for a reason, why put your kid in danger?? CRAZY I already explained to my daughter there might be some rides she can't go on this year but that just means we can come back when she is taller!! LOL


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[DisneytheKid]

They did this back in 2002/2003 I believe and it failed. Parents figured out how to take the wristband off one child and place it on another. I think you read old info. Can you post the site?

OK, I found the page it was on.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/height.htm

It is outdated. Perhaps someone at DIS can correct?

Some people!!!

 

[DBMC]

Couldn't they just use a stamp instead? Seems like that would be a lot harder to cheat.

 

[Malcon10t]

Couldn't they just use a stamp instead? Seems like that would be a lot harder to cheat.

So you get it slightly damp, flip TallKid's hand over and rub it on SHortKid's hand, wash Tallkids hand, and Oops, sorry, it smeared when he washed....

 

[Valencia Joe]

If I remember right, the height station used to be located next to the wait time board at the end of Main Street on the left side. The wrist bands were color-coded.

 

[Disney Dreams]

Seriously, why do a few jerks have to ruin a good idea for everyone? I don't understand the desire to cheat the height requirements...sure DD and I will both be majorly disappointed if she has to stay with Grandma and the baby while Daddy and I ride Grizzly River Rapids, but we'll all get over it. Why on Earth would someone want to challenge the safety regulations?

LOL you should run a search here on DIS about people desperate to get their 1/2-inch-too-short child to ride.

I am constantly amazed at the tricks people will try --- and they can find a way to justify every single one of them.

I agree with you: It's a safety issue. Don't mess with it.

- Dreams

 

[laura&fam]

I am fine with telling my son he is too short to ride. I'm just a planner and since he's close I would much rather just know exactly which rides he can and can't go on before he's stuck in line for however long. So I like the idea of an armband but apparently a few have ruined it for us all.

What happens on Indiana Jones if you get to the front and you are too short to ride? Do they have a height thing at the front of the line? We will already have one adult waiting with the youngest so if we get to the front and he can't go it would be bad.

 

[Malcon10t]

What happens on Indiana Jones if you get to the front and you are too short to ride? Do they have a height thing at the front of the line? We will already have one adult waiting with the youngest so if we get to the front and he can't go it would be bad.

They have 3 spots he will be measured if he is that close. Once at the beginning, then if the person watching just after the movie sees him and isn't sure, he will be checked at the ride exit, and finally as he gets to the grouper, if they are concerned, he will be remeasured.

If he makes the height outside without a problem, he shoudl be fine. The issue is if he is really close, then the others will double check. At 46inches, he should be old enough to be able to teach to stand up straight. My nephews are 5 and know they need to grow an inch to ride Indy, and 3 inches to ride Screamin'. They know how to stand tall now.

 

[laura&fam]

He doesn't seem that close to me, but the last thing I want to do is tell him he can ride when he can't. It's the ride he's really excited about. He'll turn 8 when we are there so sitting up and holding on shouldn't be a problem. We'll just be sure to have him measured at the first of the line and if he is close I will mention that it looks like he can go or something that is cautiously optimistic.