Ride Height Requirements

[prmatz]

Anyone had a child right open the border for height requirements? Wonder how strict they are. Son is about 47" with shoes off, 48" with them on. He really wants to ride Rock n Roller Coaster. Just wondering for those who have had kids on the border... He likely OK?

 

[Robo]

Anyone had a child right open the border for height requirements? Wonder how strict they are. Son is about 47" with shoes off, 48" with them on. He really wants to ride Rock n Roller Coaster. Just wondering for those who have had kids on the border... He likely OK?

Very, very strict.

They even measure TWICE.
Once at the entrance of the queue.
A second measurement right before boarding.
It is possible to pass the FIRST measurement, wait in line and then FAIL the second measurement.

To be safe, I'd not mention the possibility of riding, just in case.

 

[lauradis]

Make sure and tell him he is almost tall enough, if he doesn't hit the 48 with shoes off.

I'm sure Disney meant 48 inches with your shoes on as the height requirement.

 

[fly girl]

They're strict.

We had height issues with Soarin a few years back when my daughter was on the cusp. First time we went we wore Stride Rite sandals and didn't make it (by millimeters). Next day we returned with tennis shoes and we were clear to go. Highly doubt you'll be asked to take shoes off, so if it's close go with the shoes that give a little oomph.

Also, do the "talk" that he may not make it so if rejection occurs he will be somewhat prepared.

 

[Alesia]

Make sure he understands that his head (and not just the hair) has to touch the bar. It may sound silly, but a lot of kids don't realize that.

 

[Disney Khaleesi]

They're very strict. They will measure each child twice, flatten down hair, and I've even seen a CM ask a child to remove their shoes because the heel was too high. If the kid is borderline they won't let them ride. I would try to get him measured first thing in the morning, and prepare him for the fact that he may not be able to ride. People tend to be taller in the morning so if he has a shot, it'll be earlier in the day.

 

[disnut8]

If he's safely 48 inches with his normal shoes on, he'll likely be fine. But that measurement is with *your* measuring or your doctor's, not with Disney's. I'd suggest you ride this earlier in the morning since everyone "shrinks" during the day. And have your son stand up straight (not against a wall since Disney won't have a wall for him to stand against) and look directly forward, no uplift of the head. If a Cast Member thinks an "almost child" is trying to get away with something, radar can go up. If your son passes the first checkpoint, remind him of he second one and if he is turned away, have a plan in mind for that. There is an ice cream place near Rock N Roller Coaster so take him there if he is turned away.

Also remind your son that the height requirement is there since Rock N Roller Coaster has overhead restraints for safety on that particular attraction.

But, if he does pass both mesurements and rides, hit that ice cream place after! Your son will win - ice cream either way.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

make sure he understands that his head must repeat must hit the bar, if he ducks under he will not get to ride. had a grandson who was afraid it would hurt if he hit bar and missed many rides early in the trip until one CM worked to get him to hit bar to ride Thunder Mountain which he really wanted to ride. so yes to hit bar with head not hair, no ride. and yes they can and do measure twice with only the second counting

 

[Robo]

-and yes they can and do measure twice with only the second counting

Kinda-sorta.

I know what you mean, as in- if he doesn't measure up at the SECOND point, he won't be able to ride.

But, if we want to be really accurate- If he doesn't measure up at the FIRST point, he still can't ride.

(So both measurements "count.")

 

[Betty Rohrer]

correct you can not get in line if he does not meet the first measure point but if he just makes it there does not mean you are safe to ride. they do not care if he meets the first and does not the second as the second means you get to ride. yes have seen kids turned away after standing in line right at the ride

 

[mesaboy2]

correct you can not get in line if he does not meet the first measure point but if he just makes it there does not mean you are safe to ride. they do not care if he meets the first and does not the second as the second means you get to ride. yes have seen kids turned away after standing in line right at the ride

Robo's point was they care at both measuring points. The child must pass both.