No ponchos on Frozen

[CAS239]

We've nevre been, and go in about 2 weeks. I've been dithering on those FP, since I read this. We are a family of 4, and just what part of you gets wet? Like, I guess it's ok if a shirt or part of our shorts were to get a little wet, it will be so hot, we would dry quick, but I'm mostly worried about shoes, and if we hug our bags, would phone/camera be ok??

Results vary. I last rode a couple weeks ago and neither my wife, I, or anyone else in our boat got a drop of water. I also then while waiting in line was watching people get off and didn't see anyone that was wet or hear of any complaints.

So it seems that if the waves are splashing just right, then you might get wet. I'd still argue that you're far more likely not to get wet vs getting wet, but just take caution just in case.

I've also NEVER seen anyone drenched on pirates..but I've heard people on here say they have been.

 

[Jennasis]

Like I said originally, I have let it go and let people think what they want. I don't have to follow people around to know that people are exaggerating. It's a numbers game. If a few people said "I've on occasion gotten pretty wet" instead of every comment reading "We always get drenched on splash mountain" and then turning around and getting personally offended as you have that someone dares to question it, then that would be a different matter. I have no doubts people on occasion people get wet on certain rides. That's not the same as the way people carry on about it on here as if they can't ride it anymore. And to answer your question, no. I always get wet on GRR and Kali. That's a true wet ride, which people pretend Splash and now Frozen are.

It has the word SPLASH right in the title of the ride!

 

[Sundowner2]

Results vary. I last rode a couple weeks ago and neither my wife, I, or anyone else in our boat got a drop of water. I also then while waiting in line was watching people get off and didn't see anyone that was wet or hear of any complaints.

So it seems that if the waves are splashing just right, then you might get wet. I'd still argue that you're far more likely not to get wet vs getting wet, but just take caution just in case.

I've also NEVER seen anyone drenched on pirates..but I've heard people on here say they have been.

Thanks. I guess we will hope for the best. Since there's not too many rides my short little 4 year old is interested in at Epcot, and he's in love with those Princesses, we might have to try it.

 

[Pacolovestacos]

No, that was not sympathetic.

I wasn't trying to be. Looks like I succeeded

 

[Cinderella94]

I wasn't trying to be. Looks like I succeeded

I'm not sure what is absurd about the fact that some people don't want to be wet for the rest of their day in the park. For many years, a poncho has allowed people to avoid that and still enjoy the rides. Suddenly that has changed and people are confused. That is not ridiculous.

 

[bluezy]

Safety rules are usually put in place because someone doing something on accident and lawyers get involved and fear a lawsuit so they just ban things for the majority, because of a minor problem. Think about all the warning labels on products.

In this case, I would bet someone accidentally tripped on their poncho and they decided it was a "safety" issue to all guests and just banned them rather than getting sued up their nose for having an unsafe ride.

I was wondering if it was because if you're sitting on a plastic rain poncho (especially the cheap ones) it creates a very slippery surface. If your boat (on whatever ride) bumps in to the one in front of it or is bumped by the one behind it, a person could potentially slide forward off their seat and possibly hit their head in the process. I could see how this could easily happen with a young child whose feet don't reach the floor to provide a little more stabilization while sitting on the seat. Just a thought....

 

[anniemae]

O call BS on ponchos being a safety issue. If they are, then all loose clothing should be as well, and you shouldn't be allowed on with oversized jackets, tunics with big sleeves ect. I think they are looking to reduce ride traffic here by getting you wet. Not allowing ponchos means you have to be willing to get wet to ride.

You could be onto something! LOL! I just don't understand why it's okay to wear ponchos on splash and kali. If people are reporting that you can't wear them on rides like Pirates, the Mexico ride and FEA, it must have something to do with the low-sitting, slow moving boat ride. Maybe they are concerned the poncho would hang over the side and get caught under the boat?

 

[PlainJane]

You could be onto something! LOL! I just don't understand why it's okay to wear ponchos on splash and kali. If people are reporting that you can't wear them on rides like Pirates, the Mexico ride and FEA, it must have something to do with the low-sitting, slow moving boat ride. Maybe they are concerned the poncho would hang over the side and get caught under the boat?

I think you guys who have mentioned the "low-sitting" have a point. Maybe because of the way people have to step down into the boat, they are worried about people getting the poncho under their feet and tripping.

 

[LilyWDW]

If I get on a ride with a warning that I may get wet, which FEA has and Maelstrom used to have, then I don't get mad if I get wet. Period. That's life. I was warned and I made an informed decision.

As for the "safety" issue... no one here is going to know the real reason. Only Disney knows.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

I think you guys who have mentioned the "low-sitting" have a point. Maybe because of the way people have to step down into the boat, they are worried about people getting the poncho under their feet and tripping.

or stepping on poncho of person in front of them causing that person to trip esp a child who could step on seat to step out.easier to say no ponchos than just say to parents/people with kids no ponchos

 

[Bullseye]

I'm genuinely curious, what's the need to wear a poncho on that one? I've literally never seen anyone leaving that ride with even a drop of water on them.

Ha that's funny I can see why I might have confused you. Let me state for the record I have never worn a poncho on any water ride for the sake of not getting wet . Thing is, we always go in June and almost daily there's an afternoon storm and at Epcot were in the WS by then. So we arrive at Gran Fiesta already in ponchos.
I'm not going warn my DW and DD's though that folks have been getting wet on FEA... I'd rather enjoy the moment

 

[ChadInOKC]

I'm upset! Last time I was at HS, it was pouring rain and they made everyone take off their ponchos for Star Tours. !!!! My poncho protects me from the lasers and keeps me from being detected as the rebel spy.










True story

 

[TexasPete]

OP, I'm sorry you got wet before your nice dinner and when you weren't expecting to get wet. Thanks for passing along your experience. We will be riding this for the first time on our upcoming trip, so I appreciate the heads up.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Take it off or don't ride it...

 

[AngelDisney]

I am going to wear my waterproof jacket and hide my valuables under it. I don't like being wet and thanks for the heads up! I worn dollar store poncho once and decided to get a waterproof jacket to be more environmentally friendly. I don't like holding an umbrella in the crowd.

 

[dwbrewster]

If it is truly a rule, then I'm not going to try to defy it and wear my poncho anyway until I'm forcibly removed, but I can surely think it's ridiculous and complain about it (both here and to Disney).

Can you PLEASE make sure someone records you being forcibly removed so that we can see if they respond better than United?

 

[Tomh]

We've nevre been, and go in about 2 weeks. I've been dithering on those FP, since I read this. We are a family of 4, and just what part of you gets wet? Like, I guess it's ok if a shirt or part of our shorts were to get a little wet, it will be so hot, we would dry quick, but I'm mostly worried about shoes, and if we hug our bags, would phone/camera be ok??

In general, when in Disney, it is always possible to get wet, be it from a splash, or soaking on a ride, or a sudden, unexpected downpour. It is always advisable to have some kind of waterproof protection for electronics readily available. I keep a few zip loc bags with me at all times so that I can quickly stash my phone, and camera when necessary. This works well for weather related events, as well as rides.

 

[anniemae]

If I get on a ride with a warning that I may get wet, which FEA has and Maelstrom used to have, then I don't get mad if I get wet. Period. That's life. I was warned and I made an informed decision.

As for the "safety" issue... no one here is going to know the real reason. Only Disney knows.

I think people are just curious. I agree that it is what it is, but I don't think the reason needs to be top secret. I think cm's can tell people the exact reason why, instead of just saying "safety," it's not like it's a matter of national security.

It's like if your boss says you can't wear the color green anymore and you ask "why?" and your boss says, "because." You will likely comply and not wear green, but you would want to know why.

People are just curious as to why no ponchos.

 

[Kingdome8]

I always thought half the fun of these types of rides is the chance of getting wet. When that one person gets wet is when everyone has the best laughs. 28 days to go

 

[fbarker]

I'm upset! Last time I was at HS, it was pouring rain and they made everyone take off their ponchos for Star Tours. !!!! My poncho protects me from the lasers and keeps me from being detected as the rebel spy.



Oh my do you have to pay extra for ponchos with such powers!!






True story