Ride Warnings!

[TruBlu]

Does anyone feel that Disney should change the way they warn us about rides? IMO Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Expedition Everest, Mission Space, Test Track, RNR, etc. are very different rides and shouldn't have the same warnings. I do agree that the current warnings do apply, but some of the new thrill rides could use and extra bit of warning. I was thinking of something similar to what the ski slopes have. Leave the current warnings but rank them from one to three red diamonds...
Example:
Splash Mountain: 1 Red Diamond
RNR: 3 Red Diamonds

Anyone agree?

 

[Squirlz]

I think they are fine the way they are. There are no "danger levels" or "degree of difficulty" on a park ride. Just the usual discomfort to those prone to motion sickness, and health threat to those with certain medical conditions. These conditions are created by similar forces even though the rides are not exactly the same.

 

[Robo]

I call you on your Diamonds.

I have 4 Aces.



Seriously, there are MANY things that affect one person and not others.

A linear scale is impractical since the "ride forces" are not simlar between the attractions.

One person may not like "drops" while another finds "loops" to be intimidating.
Others might dislike Dinosaur for its gyrations but not mind ToT for its drops.
Others might like Space Mountain for its unpredictability, but be afraid of EE for its "backward" section.
How could a single "scale" account for those differences?

 

[jlovesee]

The problem with that is that different people will experience the same ride differently. Some people love Rockin' Roller Coaster, Im one of them, and some people get sick on it. I also love Splash Mountain, but to be completely honest I find them pretty close on the thrill scale. Other people disagree.

I think they should advise guests that they ARE thrill rides, and I think they do that well. I really wish they would just call them Roller Coasters, and not roller coaster-like rides

In respect to their warnings though, some people are just not going to pay attention no matter how much you drum it in to them. Especially at an amusement/theme park.

Jennifer

 

[shafke]

The warning signs are general CYA text required by the insurance carriers/legal department. I have seen the same warnings at other parks for roller coasters and ferris wheels. The signs do not make sense for some rides but if the insurance carrier says put a warning sign on a ride or we don't cover you, a sign gets placed.

I believe some rides have more than one warning signs so maybe you could use then number of signs as an indication of how bad a ride might be.

 

[Robo]

...maybe you could use then number of signs as an indication of how bad a ride might be.

Then RnR queue would look like a "protest march".

 

[dizprincess717]

And also, say for example "5 Diamonds" is the highest rating an attraction can give - well then I'd give RNRC a 3 because I've been on far more thrilling rides than that, such as rollercoasters just like RNRC but launch you clear above 100mph. Makes that look like a kiddy ride.

Everyone would take those ratings differently.

The warnings aren't made my Disney. They are made by the ride manufacturers and what they say goes. And trust me, there are PLENTY of warnings. Especially on Mission: Space.

 

[Luv2CtheMouse]

I can see your point and can agree with that. As an adult, I make the decision what my kid can ride and what I think I can tolerate. I HATE, and I mean HATE drops, however I rode EE twice in May and found it to be fun. I love RnR, but am scared to go upside down. I do not like heights either, but I tolderated it on EE, but cannot do it on anything else.

We each have different experiences and it would be difficult to rate a ride on a number system for that reason. If you asked me and then my best friend who I went with in May about numbers, we would answer differently. She would give RnR a 0 in intensity, where I would say 2-3. However, she would give 4 or 5 on her EE experience, I would say 3 or 4.

Kind of tough to do. I think your thought process makes sense, but one size does not fit all.

 

[kaybird]

***warning**** wicked sense of humor ahead...

We had a distant friend who believed that the child crossing signs were placed where a child had been hit by a car. Following the same logic, perhaps the thrill rides could have a McDonald's type tally, "Over 400,000 guest have ridden this ride, only 2 hospitalized..."

Seriously, Think disney does a great job of making rides that are both entertaining, and exciting, and can be enjoyed by the broadest possible cross-section of people. There are always going to be some who don't enjoy the same things, and unexpected medical problems may continue to be an issue. (my DH hates anything that spins, but LOVEs RnR!) Hope people continue to heed the warnings, and hope that everyone is able to fully enjoy their vacations!

 

[maxiesmom]

I think people need to learn to read the signs that are already posted. Disney could have flashing neon "warning, danger ahead" signs and some people would choose to ignore them.

 

[disnut8]

I think the warning are fine. I never paid attention to any of them but two months ago, I broke my neck. But I still went to Disney World. And will continue to do so but will not ride anything that has a warning about riding with neck problems. I never thought about the Indy Speedway at Magic Kingdom as a no-no. But it is and after thinking about it, it should be. Even the Safari at Animal Kingdom won't be in my future. I am glad for the warnings and think Disney World does a good job of information before boarding the attraction. Just hope more people pay attention to it.

 

[LilyWDW]

Disney could get a giant elephant, paint in neon orange, spell out all the warnings in neon green, and put flashing lights and arrows around it...

and people would only go "Oh look, an elephant!" and still go on the ride without reading the warnings.

I think Disney does whatever it can to keep people safe, but it is up to the community to pay attention, read the warnings, and do a bit of thinking.