How small is it in a Nemo sub?

[Dukland]

We won't be going back to DL until next year, but we want to ride Nemo. It just occurred to me that my clausterphobia (sp?) might be a problem. I don't have it huge, but I do know I can't bring myself to climb into the playland tubes at McDonald's to get one of my kids.

Anyone know how tight a fit it is in there?

 

[iceskatejen]

There's no such thing as personal space in them. If you're next to someone who is pooh sized (I'm a bit pooh sized but only take up one seat on the subs), you might not get a seat to yourself. I could see how a person with clausterphobia might not be able to handle the attraction, but it's worth trying. Perhaps you'll get lucky and be on a not as full sub.

 

[booth22]

Pulled from www.azcentral.com

If you go
Details, tips and tricks for enjoying Disneyland's latest ride:

Who it's for: Children who love Nemo and adults who want to relive the submarine ride they remember.

Who it's not for: Tweens, teens and anyone who doesn't feel a ride is worth more than a 30-minute wait.

Seating: The short, narrow rumble seats are uncomfortable for large individuals. All but small children likely will touch knees, and perhaps shoulders, with their neighbors.

Note for the claustrophobic: Disney fits 40 people (20 on each side) into a 52-foot sub. Once the hatches close, you must stay in your seat until the ride is over. People unnerved by tight spaces may want to enjoy the attraction via a theater designed for disabled patrons. There, you can watch a high-definition video that re-creates the view from the porthole.

Plan of attack: Nemo does not have a FastPass line, so arrive at the park at least 30 minutes before it opens. Head directly to the lagoon. You still may encounter a 45-minute wait, longer if you do not have an early-admission pass. The attraction handles about 1,000 riders per hour, less than a third of the capacity of Pirates of the Caribbean. The line builds quickly.

The line: The novelty of the submarine voyage makes it the park's most popular ride. That results in the park's longest line, up to two or three hours on busy afternoons. The line usually fills a shaded area near the boarding area and wraps around the lagoon to It's a Small World. Have food and drink in hand, and wear plenty of sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat. Trade off waiting time with family members. Just make it clear to those behind you that you are saving a couple of spots for loved ones. Do not save space for more than four people. That's rude.

The rumble: Yes, that is an undersea volcano you see shortly after leaving the dock. And it is just as unconvincing as the original, perhaps an ode to the original ride.

No rumble: The subs' thumping diesel engines have been replaced by electric motors, resulting in a quieter ride.

Cost: Disney isn't saying how much it cost to build the ride. Estimates are that it was more than $70 million.

 

[dreamcometrue]

if you are really claustrophobic, I wouldn't recommend it. It's very small, you have no personal space, unless you sit next to a small child, it's dark, and well, you are under water! It's a longish ride too, and if you are truly to the point where all you want to do is get out, it will seem even longer.

There is a room off to the side where you can basically experience the ride on a big screen TV without having to be crammed in the submarine! That may be a better option for you.

 

[Raidermouse]

My wife has the same problem, when we were in line our littlest (5,girl) started to freak out about going under water.DW was a little relieved so they started to get out of line and a CM heard why, he took them to the little room on the side. My wife thought it was awesome cause you get a whole view and not just thru a port hole.I believe it is for handicapped as well as those with claustorphobia, I recall seeing a sign saying something to that effect.

 

[cyberdeb]

We won't be going back to DL until next year, but we want to ride Nemo. It just occurred to me that my clausterphobia (sp?) might be a problem. I don't have it huge, but I do know I can't bring myself to climb into the playland tubes at McDonald's to get one of my kids.

Anyone know how tight a fit it is in there?

I am claustraphobic myself. In fact i have to MRI's in an open machine because a regular one freaks me out. I am also pooh sized. We did the subs a couple of weeks ago. My friend is also Pooh sized and we had no problem getting in at all or feeling claustraphobic. The only problem i had was that i was the last one in and in the spot right next to the steps there is a step or something on the floor leaving no where to put my feet. That was rather uncomfortable. Now i dont know how squished everyone else was since i was on the end.