My DD is 39 1/2 inches in shoes

[Grumpygrandpa]

Fortunately my grandkids are past all of those height requirements (except my DGD is waiting to be tall enough to ride the Maliboomer). I confess that when they were close we would buy tall shoes for our Disney trips. I don't think that is breaking the rules. We never had a CM request that the shoes come off for a measurement. As far as safety goes, I always worry about TMRR. My fat Grandpa stomach stops the bar a long way from my skinny little DGK's laps. I always hold onto them on this ride. It still makes me nervous. I think all of the other rides are OK for borderline kids.

 

[Hester]

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sorry ... accidental double post.

 

[Kayla's Mom]

Also curious about inputs on riding on Matterhorn. Is is Ok for a slight little 3 year old who is over the 35 inch mark? She is fearless and loves fast rides.

I took DD2 on this ride in March, she was 2 yrs and 3 months and barely made the 35 inch mark. We rode the FL side, which IMO is much smoother. She rode between my legs and I had my arms around her, I felt very secure with her. She didn't love it, but she didn't hate it either. Later in the day, she wanted to go back on it! It was interesting though because my cousin had her 2 year old DD and they measured her, but not my DD. They are both just about the same height (and my cousin's dd was not allowed to ride, they said she wasn't tall enough).

 

[Marty Moose]

Of course it's for safety. Depending upon how that particular ride is built and the physics involved, safety situations are different. If the height restriction isn't there for safety, what would it be there for??!?!?!

While I do agree with this to an extent, I also believe that the height requirements have a lot to do with the "fear factor" of a lot of rides. For instance, at WDW there is a height requirement for Stitch's Great Escape which is essentially a stationary ride! They had to up it from 36" to 40" (I believe it's 38" now) due to too many kids freaking out during the ride.

I'm willing to bet this is the case with a few of the DL rides. I know Dinosaur at the Animal Kingdom in FL has a 40" height requirement while Indy has a 46" requirement...despite being built with the same vehicle and track layout (I'm told they are essentially the same ride with different themes).

That being said, I do agree that the restrictions are there for a reason and are ultimately in the guest's best interest. Although...I'm sure if it comes down to it, a little pair of slightly-thick, size 11 sneakers might find it's way into our luggage next November!

 

[Gisele]

Since she is 39 1/2 inches tall in shoes, perhaps try pumps instead. That way it would push her over 40 inches for sure . he he! No really.
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[aliceindisneyland]

But, those are the sticks that count when it comes to measuring. Everyone has to measure up on the same sticks.


Of course it's for safety. Depending upon how that particular ride is built and the physics involved, safety situations are different. If the height restriction isn't there for safety, what would it be there for??!?!?!

Yes, it's fair for everyone once *inside* DL, but I was going by true height and stated height requirements so expected (and hyped unfortunately) my kids being able to ride.
Theme, visibility, insurance restrictions...? Only Disney knows.
Indy is a bit bumpy, though again, nothing like Matterhorn. But if you're not pretty close to the 46" you can't see over the jeep. I can't imagine why Star Tours has any restriction at all. For rides that bounce you around I believe a weight minimum would be more appropriate than height minimum.

 

[Donalds_best_pal]

I can tell you we are extremely strict about height requirements and we are trained that way. Safety is our number 1 key. Also it is ultimately the final person who boards the ride and dispatches it to check for height. So regardless of what the entrance cast member says, the loader/dispatcher has final say. Also why its such a big issue to cast members is because our job is on the line. I know cast members have lost their job for letting guests on attractions who didnt meet the safety requirements.

 

[skoocher]

We were just there with our son last week. He was just a few hairs short of the 40" mark and was not able to ride Star Tours or Thunder Mountain...but did pass on Splash Mountain. I understand safety and would not want him to ride if it is not safe, but I think when the child is REAL close to the 40" mark, it may just depend on the cast member checking the height.

 

[teatime]

When I took the first child to disneyland I knew that some rides are not good for little ones, they shake rattle and role. there little brains going back and forth. I think trying to sneak kids who are not tall enough is wrong. I know its disney, and its just a simple ride, but think of there brains on some of the jaring rides. you want your kids to be safe, inside and out. trying to make them seem taller to me is just wrong.
my three year old could not ride some rides, it was ok since I knew he was not old enough, tall enough or capable of controlling him self by him self on those rides which say he should be taller.

 

[reynmagsmom]

My 7 yr old nephew is just shy of the 46"(we measured him in bare feet) mark for Indiana Jones and really wants to ride so I am hoping with his tennies he will pass the mark.. He went with us at 4 yrs old and wasnt able to ride alot of the bigger stuff this year he will make it on most but I have prepared him for the chance that he won't get to do all of them so far the only ride in question will be Indiana Jones. We know he isnt big enough for Maliboomer or Calf. Screamin. Poor guy is always gonna be a shorty his dad was only 5'2 and he is the spittin image of his dad!!!
10 more days till we leave!!!!