Mom and son trip , need advice

[dreamergirl78]

Hi everyone,
I have been reading a lot about the child swap for some of the attractions. My son (8) and I will be going in October alone as my hubby is deployed. Anyway, I am pretty sure he will go on most of the rides. But if he doesn't want to, is there a way for me to ride anyway? At King's Island in Ohio you can stand in line and then there is a section for kids to stand and wait for their parent to get off the ride. If he was 4 or 5, I would not even consider this, but he will be almost 9 at the time of our trip and capable of waiting a few minutes. Him waiting outside of the line is not an option for me. I would be too paranoid. But waiting by the ride, I would be ok with, I think. My main concern is ToT. He said NO WAY to this ride, but I love it. Anyway, if anyone has an opinion or advice, I would appreciate it.

 

[bicker]

Unfortunately, there is no specific arrangements available to have CMs watch-over unaccompanied children.

Can you get a friend to come along with you for the vacation? It's always nice to have the children outnumbered, anyway!

 

[mariettadisney71]

To Tia (dreamergirl78,)

I believe you should be able to get your son to go on everything. My son is also 9 and is excited to go on the rides. The rides at WDW are tame enough that he should have no problems. If he is still in question about a ride, the 2 of you could watch the people exiting the ride and notice all of the laughs and smiles to help convince him it will be fun.

Semper Fi (May your husband have a save trip home)
Michael

 

[dreamergirl78]

Thank you for the responses. I thought about bringing a friend, but it is not an option right now. I am sure my son and I will be fine on our own. We spend ALOT of time together, just the two of us, and we manage.

I think he will be fine ont he rides as well. For some reason though he just is freaked out about ToT. I think I will take your suggestion and have him see all of the excited and happy people coming off the rides.

That said, he and I have been making deals with one another. I am kinda freaked out about Dinosaur. He is about ToT and Space Mountain. So we have been playing "Let's Make A Deal" ... he said if I ride Dinosaur he will go on Space Mountain. Now I have to find out what to give him for ToT!

Michael... thanks for the well wishes! We appreciate it!

 

[mariettadisney71]

You mentioned ToT, I forgot about that. My son was 6 the first time he went on it and did not like it(but laughed about afterwords). But now, that is all he talks about, he can't to go on it again. Is your son over 48" tall? If he is not, that will make some choices easier for ya'll. I can not give you advise on Mission Space or Everst. I walked off mission space before is started and Everst is going to be new for me. T-Minus 13 days and counting.

 

[Boncho]

My son and I always go without Dad and always have a great time. When my son way 9 he went on all the rides and loved them all. This year on Splash Mtn. before going down the final drop he said to me - I'll give you three dollars if you keep you eyes open this time !!!
I'm sure you will have a wonderful time just like we do. As for TOT, I'm sure once your son sees the people getting off the ride, he'll see that there must be something fun going on in there.

 

[waughzee]

My son and I have been going alone since he was 5. Sorry to say, if your son doesn't want to ride, and you're not comfortable leaving him unattended, you're not riding.

 

[Schmeck]

What if you went into the gift shop at ToT, and picked a spot for him to wait for you? Then, have him go through the line with you, have him take the 'chicken exit' and then meet after? Do you both have cellphones so you can contact him right when you get off the ride?

My dd12 hates Splash Mountain, so she waits in the gift shop for us - it is a small shop though, and a cashier is in sight pretty much all the time.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

I would say, since your son is in a bargaining mood, that if you think he's nervous about a ride but kind of interested in it, you can say, "I'll ride on Dinosaurs with you if you ride on ToT with me." Or if there's something else he'd love to do (a special activity or meal, or even a souvenir), tell him he can have it if he faces his fear. And if he doesn't like it, he will never have to try it again!

I would NOT do this if you think he's really, truly afraid of it, and think it might traumatize him, though! You know him best, of course.

 

[MEG&MINNIE]

Went alone with dd9 last summer and went on everything together that we wanted too. I would not leave him alone outside a ride....like another poster wrote you may be able to "bargin" with him !!!Happy Planning