I think Disney imposes height measurements because it is easier to verify than age limits - which is what they are really measuring.
Being a former attractions cast member for SEVERAL years I know this is not true except for mattahorn and Go Gaget Roller coaster in toon town. These use to have age requirements but to many people were be dishonest so they put in a 35 inch restriction. Height restrictions are there for a reason. SAFETY!!!! If your child is 39 inches and you try to get them on a 40 inch ride just realize the risk involved. First of all...Disney is not responsible for that child and are not insured for a child under the hieght requirement which would automatically leave the parent at fault for any injurey a child receives if they are under the hieght restriction. Cast members are there as a courtsy to measure your child but you as the parent are responsible for there safety through out the park. They made this very clear to us while working there.
If a cast member gets caught letting in a child under the restriction it is now a automatic termination. These are new DOSH rules. So now there is more accountability with cast members letting on kids that are too small. They have planted kids that are too small for the ride to "check up on cast members" lately so if you notice they are more strict, it is because they want to keep their jobs
If you use an device to make your child hieght higher you can be walked out of the park for not following disney guidlines.
Just a little insiders tip, shoes do count BUT if they are platform shoes, stuffed shoes, or shoes that are too big for the childs feet Cast members have every right to ask your child to remove there shoes. Also all boots and shoes with zippers must be zipped when children are measured.
These are recent changes and are there to make sure your child has a safe and fun Trip to Disneyland. Believe me no cast member likes to tell a child they are unable to ride but they do it becasue it is the policy set forth.
Before you respond these are Disney and DOSH rules not mine
JenJen
Being a former attractions cast member for SEVERAL years I know this is not true except for mattahorn and Go Gaget Roller coaster in toon town. These use to have age requirements but to many people were be dishonest so they put in a 35 inch restriction. Height restrictions are there for a reason. SAFETY!!!! If your child is 39 inches and you try to get them on a 40 inch ride just realize the risk involved. First of all...Disney is not responsible for that child and are not insured for a child under the hieght requirement which would automatically leave the parent at fault for any injurey a child receives if they are under the hieght restriction. Cast members are there as a courtsy to measure your child but you as the parent are responsible for there safety through out the park. They made this very clear to us while working there.
If a cast member gets caught letting in a child under the restriction it is now a automatic termination. These are new DOSH rules. So now there is more accountability with cast members letting on kids that are too small. They have planted kids that are too small for the ride to "check up on cast members" lately so if you notice they are more strict, it is because they want to keep their jobs
If you use an device to make your child hieght higher you can be walked out of the park for not following disney guidlines.
Just a little insiders tip, shoes do count BUT if they are platform shoes, stuffed shoes, or shoes that are too big for the childs feet Cast members have every right to ask your child to remove there shoes. Also all boots and shoes with zippers must be zipped when children are measured.
These are recent changes and are there to make sure your child has a safe and fun Trip to Disneyland. Believe me no cast member likes to tell a child they are unable to ride but they do it becasue it is the policy set forth.
Before you respond these are Disney and DOSH rules not mine
JenJen
