Raft rides at water parks...

[Smylie]

How rough are the large tube/raft rides at the water parks? Too rough for pregnant women?

Thanks
Christa

 

[MinMouse]

I would say most are definitely too rough for a pregnant woman. I road Crushin Gusher with my 2 DDs last summer. It really hurts as you go over rollers on the course. At the end my DD (then 7) fell off and actually went under our raft as we entered the water. Fortunately she's a great swimmer but she was still scared. I'd stick by the wave pools.

 

[helenm29]

I'd say they were too rough too! they also tend to do a lot of spinning and I don't know about you but when I was pregnant it didn't take much for my tummy to rebel! Typhoon lagoon's raft rides are one or two person rides and can be very rough. Blizzard Beach has a 6 person ride which has a lot of side to side bouncing and goes way up the sides. The climb to the top of the rides can be really tough too depending what shape you are in. If you go to Animal Kingdome you can ride Kali River Rapids..not too bumpy and a bit of spinning...VERY WET! good luck with your decision! Helen