question for anyone

[mickmar]

Hi to all...I'm new to all of this, so bear with me. The familia and I are going to Disneyland for New Year's Eve (it rocked last year!) and I was wondering if anyone knew if Healy's are allowed in the park? Thanks...

 

[Albort]

I hate you!

I get off work at 3AM because of New Years Eve I think its gonna be busy considered that park will probably close around 1:30. It sounds fun though... i cant wait to experiance it.

 

[iceskatejen]

Healies are not allowed. That doesn't mean that you won't see kids with them, but technically they are against Disney regulations. You wouldn't let your kid wear rollerblades or use a skateboard at DL, would you? Healies are skates as much as the others.

 

[mickmar]

Hey, churro man! Last year, when I took my choir to Disneyland, they stated that the "churro ride was the best!" (it was a long wait to get a churro and then one of the kids dropped it or something!) Anyway, I can't wait to tell them I talked to you...I feel like I've met a star or something. But really, thanks for working on New Year's Eve; it means a lot to those of who are going to be there.

 

[honeymom]

Where can one find a copy of the Disney rules & regs? My kids have healies and we were thinking it would make it easier for them to cover the distances we will have to cover at the park.

 

[MATTERHORN]

Nope! I went with a friend who had a DS that only brought Heely's a few months ago and we kept getting stopped by security to take the wheels out. It was a pain in the butt. My kids will never get them at all, but I really would not recommend them for Disneyland. We had to stand there each time till we got the wheels out and they waited and watched us each time!

Andrea

 

[azgal81]

NYE will be a madhouse in the parks. I can't imagine anyone will get very far on healy's anywayse.

 

[MateasMom]

I see them all the time Always assumed they were against the rules, but imagine that as long as they aren't used doing the whole run/skating far that no one will pay attention.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

I always thought those were allowed in the parks. I see kids using them all the time in DL. Weird. Recently I've seen kids using the ones that light up around the malls. I'm not sure if they are called healies too, but you just snap them in place around the bottom of your shoes and it lights up as you skate. I considered buying a pair for my little sis for christmas until I found out the price tag for those was $50! Sheesh!

 

[Albort]

I have seen a lot of kids with heelys. The only thing i have problems with them is when they start wheeling infront of my cart which are still in motion... i almost ran over one of them...

 

[honeymom]

I always thought those were allowed in the parks. I see kids using them all the time in DL. Weird. Recently I've seen kids using the ones that light up around the malls. I'm not sure if they are called healies too, but you just snap them in place around the bottom of your shoes and it lights up as you skate. I considered buying a pair for my little sis for christmas until I found out the price tag for those was $50! Sheesh!

$50 is cheap for healies. We saw them for 80 and I refused to get them a few months ago. I just got them for 50 at Sports Authority. Plus, I was able to pay $5 for a 1 year insurance plan - if they need to next size anytime during the year (which they will), it will only cost $5 for the next pair. And, you can keep renewing which means that sneakers for the next few years will be a lot cheaper. They don't advertise this policy, I just had a cashier who was nice enough to tell me about it.

 

[mickmar]

Thanks for all of the info on the Healys. They are really great for kids, but I try to monitor where my daughter takes them as they can be annoying for some people. As far as Disneyland on New Year's Eve, I highly recommend it for anyone! Yes, it's busy, but last year, everyone seemed to be cool about it. Then after the fireworks at midnight, a lot of people left the park even though it stayed open until almost 1:30 am...it was awesome! We're staying the two days after as well; last year, it wasn't busy at all, as most people left on New Year's Day. We'll see what happens this year.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

$50 is cheap for healies. We saw them for 80 and I refused to get them a few months ago. I just got them for 50 at Sports Authority. Plus, I was able to pay $5 for a 1 year insurance plan - if they need to next size anytime during the year (which they will), it will only cost $5 for the next pair. And, you can keep renewing which means that sneakers for the next few years will be a lot cheaper. They don't advertise this policy, I just had a cashier who was nice enough to tell me about it.

Wow, $80 is a lot! Phew! I showed the ones that light up to my little sister and she didn't seem too interested in them. Instead I got her a pink iDog that came with clothes from Costco. She loved it

 

[darph nader]

Who ever invented those things should have his/her head examined. When ever I see kids riding them in the store I'll ask them to stop. We have alot of glass-tops table and other sharp edge furniture,throw in different flooring surfaces,and you have a disaster waiting to happen. Just my $.02.

 

[Rapunsel]

Heelies need to be banned...

Know how many people cut me off with them as I am to their kid.

Almost had a tray of food knocked out of my hands..

Then a baby in a sling. I was run over by a kid wearing them..

too dangerous.

My 5 year old can go all day both parks just fine with out them...

 

[MateasMom]

Who ever invented those things should have his/her head examined.

Where do you suppose I should sign up for this head examining

We (rrr. I mean Santa) paid $40 for ours. She's (7YO) doing really well so far. She wore them shopping today. I wouldn't let her 'wheel' in the store, talked to her about how important it was not to. The only comment we got was an old lady who asked what they were called, that she had seen alot of them lately and wished old ladies could wear them

She didn't crash into anything or anyone, but my 6YO did take quite the spill while simply walking and being 6 (you know, not watching where you're going ).

I've actually NEVER seen one of these horrible heely incidents IRL. Here about them plenty online, she plenty of kids wearing them IRL, but have never seen a spill, crash, or knock caused by Heelys.

 

[Albort]

Everyone who went to disneyland on Wed should get their head examined... freakin 1 hour 30 min wait time for churros! ppl thought it was a line for some ride!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Everyone who went to disneyland on Wed should get their head examined... freakin 1 hour 30 min wait time for churros! ppl thought it was a line for some ride!

Just for churros?? Do you think the crowds will be crazy tomorrow? I just wanted to go there to shop. Never been to the parks close to New Year's.

 

[MATTERHORN]

I've seen a few kids fall. What concerns me more is that they are horrible for kids bones and posture if worn with the wheels in and you walk a lot. It makes you walk in an un-natural fashion and studies have been done about how many long term back, neck, etc. problems kids will have from walking on them long term. If you intend to have them walk through the busy parts, stores, etc. you really should atleast take out the wheels so they walk naturally.


Andrea

 

[Zoemakes5]

Well, I suppose this is just another "heard it on the internet", but IRL for me!
Our neighbor's son broke his arm with Heely's a few months ago. Made it so he was unable to go with us to a local amusement park for DS's b-day, because they won't let them ride any of the rides with any visible injuries like that.
Personally, I hate them. First, it allows children to get a bit too far ahead/away from their parents. And when they do, they look back to reconnect and they run into people. Second, when you're dealing with children who just don't think about the consequences of stepping out in front of someone anyway (not rude, just clueless of their surroundings), putting them on wheels isn't cool. Third, they are in essence, skates. And while we as a society are getting a lot better about protective gear with skates and bikes, for some reason we think Healy's should be exempt from that concept. As basically skates, I wouldn't let my kids wear them anywhere I wouldn't let them skate (or run for that matter!). I see kids all over malls, and sidewalks and in stores (particularly grocery stores!) in them, with total disregard for others. And, having a friend who is in management in malls, HE hears about them all the time. From people making security complaints, to damage to their floors/tiles from them.
Finally, a reason I would not bring them to Disneyland, is that they are much heavier than the average tennis shoe. No need to add weight to your feet, IMHO. They also are not as "ergonomic" for lack of a better term, for walking. They don't fit as well, don't have as much padding, don't have any "give" in the sole.
Last I had heard, Heely's were banned at DL and WDW. Heck, they wouldn't even let us bring in a backpack with wheels on it last year!