Those are two of our favorites! DD5 has been riding them since last summer, but for some reason only measured 40.5" at the doctor's office in January of this year.Have him wear tennis shoes (rather than flip-flops with a really thin sole) and tell him in advance that he might not be tall enough. Also, try early in the day (when he's a little taller). DD5 always gets measured at GRR, but only sometimes at GSS.
My son measures 42.5" at home with his shoes on.
He just barely made it in the 40" rides. If he didn't have his shoes on or didn't stand up perfectly straight, he didn't make it in the 40" rides. We got turned away from 40" rides twice because he wouldn't stand up straight. On both those rides, we went back later when he was more compliant and had no problem getting in.
I read that the measuring sticks are taller than reality at Disneyland, but I didn't believe it until I saw it myself.
Why do they do that?
To account for the thick soled shoes that everyone's always putting their kids into to try to beat the measuring sticks. It can turn into kind of an arms race, but with feet
-Bob
So what were the tips and hints they gave you? My 4 yr old measures 40.5 inches with shoes on...so I need to prepare both of us that she may not be able to ride some things![]()
Why do they do that?
He had DS turn with his back up against the measuring stick, heels all the way back. Then he had him raise his arms up, like reaching for the sky...it kind of made his whole torso move up a bit when he reached. He suggested we do that inside as well.