height requirement ?

[deanimal]

I just read a trip report from a family that went to Tokyo Disney and they said that every child got an "official" measurement when they entered the park, then wore a colored wristband so CMs could clearly see their height. It seems so sensible! One measuring stick, one place, no waiting in line to see if you'll be let through, no one CM letting you on but another CM saying no. I really wonder why they don't do this in the States.

 

[mouseymommy]

I just read a trip report from a family that went to Tokyo Disney and they said that every child got an "official" measurement when they entered the park, then wore a colored wristband so CMs could clearly see their height. It seems so sensible! One measuring stick, one place, no waiting in line to see if you'll be let through, no one CM letting you on but another CM saying no. I really wonder why they don't do this in the States.

That's a great idea! My middle one is just above 42 inches. We were only questioned on Splash, but he was definitely tall enough! He rode all the 42 inch rides.

 

[Malcon10t]

I just read a trip report from a family that went to Tokyo Disney and they said that every child got an "official" measurement when they entered the park, then wore a colored wristband so CMs could clearly see their height. It seems so sensible! One measuring stick, one place, no waiting in line to see if you'll be let through, no one CM letting you on but another CM saying no. I really wonder why they don't do this in the States.

Because they tried it in 2002 or so in DCA, and it failed. Families and friends would come with several children, some who were just above the height (child 1), and some just missing it (child 2). They then removed the bands from child 1 and placed them on child 2. When they approached, child 2 walked in showing the band, and child 1 would get measured at the ride and pass.

Cheating in Japan is disrespectful. Cheating here is just a way to get what some feel they deserve.

 

[It'sKim]

The worst is when they get measured at 3 different checkpoints, are big enough to get on..you come back an hour later, and suddenly they aren't big enough to ride the ride they just got off of.

That happened to us with one of my boys in Indy...we came back later that day and he was big enough again, and was for the rest of the trip.

 

[deanimal]

Because they tried it in 2002 or so in DCA, and it failed. Families and friends would come with several children, some who were just above the height (child 1), and some just missing it (child 2). They then removed the bands from child 1 and placed them on child 2. When they approached, child 2 walked in showing the band, and child 1 would get measured at the ride and pass.

Cheating in Japan is disrespectful. Cheating here is just a way to get what some feel they deserve.

I'm speechless. That honestly would have never occurred to me. What's the matter with some people???.

 

[Malcon10t]

I'm speechless. That honestly would have never occurred to me. What's the matter with some people???.

Think about the number of people here who suggest putting paper towels in the kids' shoes. Or the people who have no qualms about taking a 3yo into the park as a 2yo "because I am already spending so much money." Or the people who pass their 10yo off as 9 at the buffets. Or... and the list can go on forever...

 

[Disney Dreams]

It is also important to remember a VERY key fact about height. We are slightly taller in the morning that we are in the afternoon or evening.

Additionally, riding coasters and such pushes down on us gravitationally. So it is VERY likely, if someone is right on the edge height-wise that they can be tall enough in the morning and get turned away later the same day. Physics.

The worst is when they get measured at 3 different checkpoints, are big enough to get on..you come back an hour later, and suddenly they aren't big enough to ride the ride they just got off of.

That happened to us with one of my boys in Indy...we came back later that day and he was big enough again, and was for the rest of the trip.

If he was right on the edge, I don't doubt it for the above reason.

- Dreams

 

[Jennifer2983]

In our experience, the measures at Disneyland are right at the number without a shoes allowance (so, 40" is 40" with shoes on). We had a different experience at WDW, but no problems at Disneyland. People have reported problems with Jumpin' Jellyfish, but I can't really comment on that as that is one of the few attractions that nobody in my family has ever shown any interest in.

If your daughter is 42" barefoot, she'll probably be able to ride everything except Indy and Screamin'.

Thank you!!!!!!! good to know

 

[pixiemomof3]

I don't know why some people allow it and some don't. They also let my daughter on splash when she was below the height becuase she rode with me.

 

[Lissame]

Back when my son was around 3 or 4 (he's 13 now) they were doing a bracelet trial thing one summer. At the wait times booth they had a measuring station and they gave kids a bracelet based on their height so that they didn't have to be measured for each ride. It was great, although I'm sure the system had its quirks so they didn't continue.

 

[bumbershoot]

Because they tried it in 2002 or so in DCA, and it failed. Families and friends would come with several children, some who were just above the height (child 1), and some just missing it (child 2). They then removed the bands from child 1 and placed them on child 2. When they approached, child 2 walked in showing the band, and child 1 would get measured at the ride and pass.

Cheating in Japan is disrespectful. Cheating here is just a way to get what some feel they deserve.

Yep, totally agree. Difference in culture!




The child needs to know to stand up straight and tall. Hitting the top of the bar is GOOD, they do NOT want to slouch down or duck so they don't hit it. Hitting the bar means they will get to ride. Stand straight and tall....it can't be said to the child enough! Try for the big important rides first thing in the morning! Know that if they got on those big important rides, if they were jolty rides, they might not be able to ride the same rides later on, because of the forces pushing down on their intervertebral discs (the reason we are shorter as the day goes on).

Most importantly, for Grizzly? IF the child doesn't make the 42" for that ride, do NOT NOT NOT go into the Redwood play area, because the cool stuff in there is ALSO a 42" minimum! Do not make the mistake we did!!!!!!! The smokejumpers tire thing and the rock wall were both 42" minimum, and the experience bummed us all out so much more than if we'd just waited at the exit.....

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

I don't know why some people allow it and some don't. They also let my daughter on splash when she was below the height becuase she rode with me.

Whoever allowed that was totally wrong. If they are under, they are under and they cannot ride. It doesn't matter if they are riding with an adult because the HAVE TO ride with an adult until they are 7 anyways.

 

[ALTkids]

I have identical twin girls. When they were around 42", we tried to go on GRR but one was too short to ride. It was her shoes. So, what to do? We had them each wear one of the "taller" shoes. It worked!

 

[bveilleu]

There's not many rides requiring 42" Like GRR, Goofy and maybe Matterhorn with the new bobsleigh???