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[Jfine]

Completed the survey about the preview. It seemed like pretty typical questions. They also asked if I've seen Avatar and if I liked the movie.
The survey asked about one specific part of the river ride. That question surprised me a little (just because it felt so specific). Anyone else complete the survey and felt that way? I'm guessing the view it as the centerpiece of the ride and want to see how well it's being received? I'm not always good at interpreting the mouse and was trying to read between the lines on that question. Dangerous game sometimes. Sorry for being vague, but trying to avoid any spoilers and I don't think specifics have been listed on the rides in general comments.

Also someone asked if the survey mentioned restraints and it did not. You could leave comments about what you did not like though.

 

[Capang]

So, I'm hearing about the leg restraints for FoP being concerning for larger people. My son is autistic and rather than put him through humiliation / resulting behavior of having to vacate the ride, I'd rather know beforehand if he can ride or not. Is there any guidance someone can give me about this?

It's kind of trial and error. There might be a test vehicle outside at some point.

 

[wilkeliza]

So, I'm hearing about the leg restraints for FoP being concerning for larger people. My son is autistic and rather than put him through humiliation / resulting behavior of having to vacate the ride, I'd rather know beforehand if he can ride or not. Is there any guidance someone can give me about this?

It is really hard to know ahead of time. My fiance had no issues and he is a bigger guy and 5'11". Those who had problems during first round of previews (CM previews) were able to ride with no problem during AP preview. I'm 5'6" and could see if i had been shorter actually having an issue. It is really about body proportions so terribly hard to say beforehand.

 

[NotBaroque]

That's good to hear - did it ask specifically about the rides, and even more specifically about the restraints on FoP? I think as much as Disney can hear that some people are frustrated about this process of not knowing who will fit or not (and just the fact some people won't be able to ride) would be good

It asked about both rides, both QS restaurants & Windtraders. I didn't rate any of them poorly so I'm not sure if there would have been a place to leave negative feedback, had I done so. I feel like there would have been because they seemed very intent on finding out what you liked/disliked, if you thought the area seemed congested, how long you spent there, etc.

 

[KimBean]

My wife unfortunately could not ride FoP, the back locked but her knees couldn't get high enough. This is also our last day of the trip so it ends it with kind of a sour note.

Can you explain more of what the issue was?

 

[bluefunnel]

Can you explain more of what the issue was?

she's 5'10" but has a lot of her height in her legs. The back lock pushed in fine but the leg locks wouldn't go. My wife believes it was her calves but that she might have been able to make it work if she could remove her shoes. The CM told her to try to lean on the tips of her toes but it was as far as she could go because her knees were hitting something.

 

[simnia]

Where exactly are the restraints? Around the calf itself? I couldn't really tell in the pics shown here.
I've read that if you are short you may have a problem (I'm 5'2") but then it seems as if tall people (long legs) have an issue also.
Also, are your knees resting on a pad when you are leaving forward, dipped down?

 

[KimBean]

she's 5'10" but has a lot of her height in her legs. The back lock pushed in fine but the leg locks wouldn't go. My wife believes it was her calves but that she might have been able to make it work if she could remove her shoes. The CM told her to try to lean on the tips of her toes but it was as far as she could go because her knees were hitting something.

Well hopefully that will all get worked out. Disappointing I'm sure.

Our friend is going with us our AK day and he is pooh sized. I hope he doesn't have an issue.

 

[rteetz]

Where exactly are the restraints? Around the calf itself? I couldn't really tell in the pics shown here.
I've read that if you are short you may have a problem (I'm 5'2") but then it seems as if tall people (long legs) have an issue also.
Also, are your knees resting on a pad when you are leaving forward, dipped down?

There are videos and photos on the first page.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Anyone with small kids have any reviews? My DS5 is 44 inches, I'm just curious what the little ones felt/say about the ride. My son insists he is riding, I'm a little nervous about it.
If it does get too intense, does closing the eyes work?

 

[Raeven]

Where exactly are the restraints? Around the calf itself? I couldn't really tell in the pics shown here.
I've read that if you are short you may have a problem (I'm 5'2") but then it seems as if tall people (long legs) have an issue also.
Also, are your knees resting on a pad when you are leaving forward, dipped down?

I'm 5'4" and I fit in fine. I'm not exactly sure where the restraints are but I didn't find them uncomfortable.

Anyone with small kids have any reviews? My DS5 is 44 inches, I'm just curious what the little ones felt/say about the ride. My son insists he is riding, I'm a little nervous about it.
If it does get too intense, does closing the eyes work?

Kind of closing my eyes helped in some parts but it was still moving I think it actually worked better keeping my eyes open the majority of the time and only closing them briefly. I didn't feel sick at all when I came off it seemed very real. With that said I also didn't find it crazy intense or anything and there's a lot of rides I've tried that I think are more intense. (There's a lot of rides I don't ride at both Disney and USO or wouldn't ride again, and I found this one fine).

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

I'm 5'4" and I fit in fine. I'm not exactly sure where the restraints are but I didn't find them uncomfortable.



Kind of closing my eyes helped in some parts but it was still moving I think it actually worked better keeping my eyes open the majority of the time and only closing them briefly. I didn't feel sick at all when I came off it seemed very real. With that said I also didn't find it crazy intense or anything and there's a lot of rides I've tried that I think are more intense. (There's a lot of rides I don't ride at both Disney and USO or wouldn't ride again, and I found this one fine).

I'm just nervous he will get so caught up in the ride he will fear falling off his banshee.

 

[wilkeliza]

Where exactly are the restraints? Around the calf itself? I couldn't really tell in the pics shown here.
I've read that if you are short you may have a problem (I'm 5'2") but then it seems as if tall people (long legs) have an issue also.
Also, are your knees resting on a pad when you are leaving forward, dipped down?

The restraints are on the side of the ride about 2 or 3 feet up from the floo (could be as little as a foot up I didn't measure Haha) at what was probably exactly my calf when sitting. However when I was in the correct position and pushed forward by the back restraint it actually hit my thigh. For fiancé it hit his calf perfectly. So again it is all going to decide on the angle your leg is at and the length of your legs as well as weight. It is one of those situations where no one can say before hand exactly where it will hit on your body. You are told several times to push as far forward as possible and they tell you how to do it best in the video. Basically board like you are getting on a bike or horse, then slide forward, and slight forward even more if you can. Sit straight up and slight forward some more haha. Then the restraints will engage and then you can adjust to be more comfortable.

 

[yulilin3]

I asked at Satu'li Canteen if they would open up online ordering on May 27th and the CM said she wasn't sure yet, but there's a button on MDE for it, it's not operational yet

 

[Raeven]

I'm just nervous he will get so caught up in the ride he will fear falling off his banshee.

If it's more a fear of falling than motion sickness then closing his eyes or moving his head might help to remind him he's not really flying. There is also no possible way to really fall off the ride vehicle and the restraints felt very secure, so that might help too. But if he might get too caught up in it and become afraid then it might not be a good idea to ride.

 

[Lost Yeti]

So, our babysitter had to cancel last minute and it looks like our 18mo daughter will be coming with us to the preview tomorrow - which brings up new questions for us. I assume that there shouldn't be problem bringing her into the land as she's under 3, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Has anyone brought someone that young on NRJ - is it too scary? She's been on winnie the pooh, peter pan, under the sea, and jungle cruise with no problems.

Also, has anyone noticed if rider switch is available for FoP (assuming it's operating)?

 

[wilkeliza]

If it's more a fear of falling than motion sickness then closing his eyes or moving his head might help to remind him he's not really flying. There is also no possible way to really fall off the ride vehicle and the restraints felt very secure, so that might help too. But if he might get too caught up in it and become afraid then it might not be a good idea to ride.

Yeah to add to this. Any parent concerned about their kid falling it would take a very precise set of motions to ever get out of the restraints and then jump off the platform. While I do think you slightly hang off the side the back and floor are still there so you would have to first get out of the restraints would should shut the ride immediately anyways and then stand on the seat and jump to really get hurt on this ride. It is thrilling but probably one of the safety "thrill" rides you could ever be on.

 

[wilkeliza]

So, our babysitter had to cancel last minute and it looks like our 18mo daughter will be coming with us to the preview tomorrow - which brings up new questions for us. I assume that there shouldn't be problem bringing her into the land as she's under 3, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Has anyone brought someone that young on NRJ - is it too scary? She's been on winnie the pooh, peter pan, under the sea, and jungle cruise with no problems.

Also, has anyone noticed if rider switch is available for FoP (assuming it's operating)?

You be fine. NRJ is not scary. Saw a lot of babies on it. Also there is rider swap available for FOP. I'm not sure if they give you different FPs or if you treat it as normal. THey will let the baby in no problem. She may even have a fun time looking at all the amazing stuff. I saw babies that looked as young as 2 or 3 months there and on NRJ.

 

[yulilin3]

So, our babysitter had to cancel last minute and it looks like our 18mo daughter will be coming with us to the preview tomorrow - which brings up new questions for us. I assume that there shouldn't be problem bringing her into the land as she's under 3, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Has anyone brought someone that young on NRJ - is it too scary? She's been on winnie the pooh, peter pan, under the sea, and jungle cruise with no problems.

Also, has anyone noticed if rider switch is available for FoP (assuming it's operating)?

I went during CM preview with my friend and her husband and their 4 months old grandson. He loved NRJ and rider switch was available fr FOP

 

[DVCkidsMOM]

The restraints are on the side of the ride about 2 or 3 feet up from the floo (could be as little as a foot up I didn't measure Haha) at what was probably exactly my calf when sitting. However when I was in the correct position and pushed forward by the back restraint it actually hit my thigh. For fiancé it hit his calf perfectly. So again it is all going to decide on the angle your leg is at and the length of your legs as well as weight. It is one of those situations where no one can say before hand exactly where it will hit on your body. You are told several times to push as far forward as possible and they tell you how to do it best in the video. Basically board like you are getting on a bike or horse, then slide forward, and slight forward even more if you can. Sit straight up and slight forward some more haha. Then the restraints will engage and then you can adjust to be more comfortable.

It just seems to me that there could be body adjustments that could allow many of the don't-fit-first-time folks to fit.
I'm selfishly thinking of myself. I'm very worried that I won't fit. I also know that if I squish this and adjust that, I am probably fine. I want the CM to allow me to do that rather than just saying "get off, bye." I am extremely short and fear that my thighs are either not long enough to be forward enough to ride and/or that my short legs will cause my legs to be extended while on the seat leaving no bend in which the restraint can fit. I am more than happy lifting my feet off of the ground to make a bend in my leg - if that's allowed...
Yulady: Any additional details on the fit of this ride for very short and endowed females?