Riding roller coasters with cast on hand

[hultrain]

My son broke his finger and we are headed to DL next week. He’s in a cast that goes from his index/middle finger down to about halfway down his forearm. Are they going to let him on the coasters? If so, any tips from anyone who has ridden with a cast before on making sure he keeps his hand safe?

 

[hyperminimalism]

I don't believe he should have any trouble unless he's got a sling or something that he'll need to maneuver around lap or shoulder restraints (the only one I can think of that might be an issue is Incredicoaster as it's got shoulder restraints). If he can move his arm freely, then he should be okay. There really isn't any ride he'll need his hands to grip onto; that's what the ride restraints are there for.

 

[hultrain]

I don't believe he should have any trouble unless he's got a sling or something that he'll need to maneuver around lap or shoulder restraints (the only one I can think of that might be an issue is Incredicoaster as it's got shoulder restraints). If he can move his arm freely, then he should be okay. There really isn't any ride he'll need his hands to grip onto; that's what the ride restraints are there for.

No sling. Just a cast. I think he should be fine sitting in restraints. However, he’s not supposed to knock his hand on anything. Any rides that are super rough or bumpy to avoid?

 

[midnight star]

No sling. Just a cast. I think he should be fine sitting in restraints. However, he’s not supposed to knock his hand on anything. Any rides that are super rough or bumpy to avoid?

Matterhorn and Indy

 

[hultrain]

Matterhorn and Indy

Well darn. As WDW repeat visitors those are two we were looking forward to.

 

[Indiana Scott]

I would think that if he can keep his hand and arm in his lap and take up the movement with his body that Indy would be OK. That's basically how I ride it.
It kinda depends on if he feels the need to hang on. Maybe watch a video on Youtube to see what it's like but keep in mind the movement of the ride vehicle is exactly like Dinosaurs at WDW.

 

[midnight star]

Well darn. As WDW repeat visitors those are two we were looking forward to.

If He can keep his body still (it’s possible on those rides despite their bumpieness), and not let his arm move he should be ok.

 

[Lumpy1106]

I don't think he'll have any trouble. I broke a small bone in my wrist years ago while snowboarding. I asked the ortho what I was restricted from doing. His answer; nothing. The cast provided more support than I would ever get from anything else. He even green-lit snowboarding. Ask your ortho but I think he means, don't use the cast as a hammer. Getting bumped around on a roller coaster should be fine.

Disney should have no problem - lots of people ride with short casts. Knotts Berry Farm stopped my brother from riding a roller coaster there but he had bandages and stitches from a recent large, deep cut in his hand. I'll spare you the gory details on that one...

 

[hultrain]

I don't think he'll have any trouble. I broke a small bone in my wrist years ago while snowboarding. I asked the ortho what I was restricted from doing. His answer; nothing. The cast provided more support than I would ever get from anything else. He even green-lit snowboarding. Ask your ortho but I think he means, don't use the cast as a hammer. Getting bumped around on a roller coaster should be fine.

Disney should have no problem - lots of people ride with short casts. Knotts Berry Farm stopped my brother from riding a roller coaster there but he had bandages and stitches from a recent large, deep cut in his hand. I'll spare you the gory details on that one...

Doc said use our best parent judgement. He’s obviously giving me way too much credit in the parent department

 

[lalasmama]

Well darn. As WDW repeat visitors those are two we were looking forward to.

I had an issue with my right arm a few summers ago, leaving me in a elbow protector thing for 6 months--including at Disneyland. Basic instruction from my doctor was the ever helpful "be careful, and just don't knock it on anything too hard."

I went on everything, just making sure to position myself so that my bad arm was protected on one side by my own body, and my husband's body on the other side. So, on Indy, I sat in seats 1, 2, or 3, and Hubs sat to my right. On Matterhorn, since I was in my own car, I would hold on lightly to the seat in front of me and "chicken wing" my arm out to the side so it wouldn't hit the side of the vehicle.

 

[hyperminimalism]

I would think that if he can keep his hand and arm in his lap and take up the movement with his body that Indy would be OK. That's basically how I ride it.
It kinda depends on if he feels the need to hang on. Maybe watch a video on Youtube to see what it's like but keep in mind the movement of the ride vehicle is exactly like Dinosaurs at WDW.

Yup. Indy won't be so bad that he can't just cradle his arm against his chest as it doesn't toss you around that much. That ride isn't that bumpy. Matterhorn might give him a little more trouble, but honestly he could probably have a protective sling for that one and not have to worry about it. He could take it right off after the ride to make sure nothing happens.

I've been to Disneyland with a broken ankle (like, almost clear through) and I went on some pretty jarring rides without issue and I was only in a boot. Nothing bad happened. I'd honestly be more worried about getting in and out of the rides as you might bump something there, though probably not hard enough to do more damage.

 

[Malcon10t]

My son broke his finger and we are headed to DL next week. He’s in a cast that goes from his index/middle finger down to about halfway down his forearm. Are they going to let him on the coasters? If so, any tips from anyone who has ridden with a cast before on making sure he keeps his hand safe?

My granddaughter went last year in a cast, she rode everything without issue.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

My son broke his finger and we are headed to DL next week. He’s in a cast that goes from his index/middle finger down to about halfway down his forearm. Are they going to let him on the coasters? If so, any tips from anyone who has ridden with a cast before on making sure he keeps his hand safe?

As pp have said, your son should be fine on most/all rides as long as he doesn't fling his arm about. Be careful about the water rides like Splash and GRR. Maybe bring a plastic bag or cover for the cast to make sure it stays dry?

 

[Malcon10t]

Best thing we did was get a waterproof cast. It is a liner they put inside the cast. Made life so much easier.

 

[hultrain]

Best thing we did was get a waterproof cast. It is a liner they put inside the cast. Made life so much easier.

Yeah we got him the waterproof

 

[Malcon10t]

Yeah we got him the waterproof

So no issues with water rides or even swimming. My granddaughter's cast didn't stop her from doing anything at DIsneyland.