I am pregnant --is there a list of rides I can't do at Universal?

[frankiemom]

This is the first time I am going to Universal and wanted to be prepared.

 

[Teris]

First off, congrats!

As far as Universal goes,, you should be ok on anything there, cept for the new Return of the Mummy, which I have not been on yet, but is sounding like an indoor rollercoaster.

When it comes to Islands of Adventure tho,, you may find there are alot of rides that don't advise pregnant women ride. I think it depends really on how far along you are. I would think definately you should avoid:
The Hulk
Dueling Dragons,
Dr Doom's Fearfall


but the others are a bit in the grey area,, Jurassic Park is a calm ride, until the drop, which is a bit longer and steeper than Spash Mountain

Spiderman is a bit jerky at times, but is the best ride there.

Dudley DoRight's Ripsaw is a log ride type thing, but the end drops can be a bit intense.

Popeye is a river ride thru rapids, and can be a little jerky,, but is great fun and wet on hot days.

It could be that you may end up able to do more at Universal than at IOA.

have a great trip

 

[frankiemom]

Thank you!

 

[Letsbgoofy]

I will add Back to the Future at USF, very rough and jerky.

I wouldn't ride most of the rides at IOA. Maybe Cat in the Hat and the Carousel.

There must be a list somewhere that tells ride restrictions, hopefully someone will know and post it.

Congratulations and good luck!

 

[UniversalAddict]

Don't go on Jimmy Nutron if your belly is getting large. There are lap bars that come down and are not adjustable. My wife (~7 months pregnant) made the mistake of riding it and was sqeezed tight. Oh well -we had the baby and he is fine

They do have "non-moving" seats that do not have lap bars and these would be fine for you.

Also, for some reason they say pregant woman should not go on Shrek. However, on the same day we went on Jimmy N we also went on Shrek. No problems with Shrek though. I really don't see why they would warn you about it. I guess they are just covering their butt's for insurance reasons..