Screamin'... will it scare my 9 and 11 year olds to death? lol

[AmyK]

The only coasters they've been on were at WDW. They were either too short or too scared to do Rock n Roller, but they loved Expedition Everest which surprised me. They are now 3 years older. I suspect seeing the loop will scare them, so the question is... do we encourage them to try it and give it a shot because they may like it, or just let them decide.

Note: I'm not talking about forcing crying children on a ride. More of a talk it up, encourage kind of thing. But I don't want to terrify them of course.

Next question about it is whether I should try. I have a sensitive neck so I'm wary. BTMRR was o.k. but I'm not sure if I should risk the G forces on Screamin'. I didn't try RnR because of that and because I stayed with the girls while DH rode it.

 

[KTR]

If they're willing to give it a try I think they'll be fine. My daughter is 4 and is a big time thrill seeker. She was disappointed she couldn't go on Screamin', and she's 4. I would never drag a kid onto a ride they were afraid of, but if they are willing to go then I'm sure they will enjoy it, or at least not be scarred for life.

 

[jenniferrose]

Personally, I think Indiana Jones or Matterhorn would be harder on your neck. As long as you plant your head against the headrest at "take off", you should be fine.

All kids are different so that is a tough call on whether or not I would try and get your kids on it. I don't think the loop is very scary.. but I like roller coasters so....

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

My oldest has loved Screamin' since she could ride it at almost 8. If they want to ride, please encourage them to do so. The hardest part of the ride is the launch, you just have to keep your head back against the headrest. I'm not sure if you should do it with your sensitive neck. It depends on what irritates it (bouncing, etc).

 

[PrincessAndrea'sMom]

My seven year old loves Screamin. The backward part of Everest is kinda intense, it they can handle that then Screamin should be no big deal. It's fast, but its smooth.

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

IMO, even though it doesn't go upside down, EE is much more intense than California Screamin. If they loved EE they will probably love CS as well.

I also believe BTMRR is more jerky than CS. CS is very fast but it is also very smooth IMO.

 

[jenpace]

That's a tough question to answer. There are plenty of 6 year old kids who LOVE Screamin' and also plenty of 36 year olds who a terrified by it. I know with my kids you can't judge which rides will scare them based on the ones they already like or don't like. The only way to know is to have them try it out.

 

[rbbs]

I took my 8 year old son on it when he was 6 and he liked it soo much we ended up going on it 5 times in a row at one point. There was a heat wave last time we were there and my wife said I looked kinda green after the 5th time but he loved it aside from getting his head knocked around quite a bit Young kids love these kinds of rides but some of them aren't really made for little people.....this year he is 8 and I am sure we will again go on it at least 5 times in a row as that is our precident but hopefully this time his head won't get knocked around as much!

 

[jdb in AZ]

I didn't "get the memo" about keeping your head against the headrest when California Screamin launches. That was several years ago. Have they put up any signage about potential whiplash? I won't go on it again. Not that I'm cowardly -- it's just not my laughing place.

 

[jenpace]

I didn't "get the memo" about keeping your head against the headrest when California Screamin launches. That was several years ago. Have they put up any signage about potential whiplash? I won't go on it again. Not that I'm cowardly -- it's just not my laughing place.

I think it's in the announcement while you're waiting for 'take off'. Might be new since it was recently changed...the new one has NPH's voice in a sort of carnival barker's style

 

[AmyK]

Thanks everyone. I think I'll tell them that the Dis board says thatif they liked Everest that they can handle Screamin and encourage them to try it. I'll grab FPs while they ride. If they like it, they can ride again, and DH can tell me what he thinks for my neck. If they don't like it, well, we'll jsut wait for our next FP opportunity and give these away.

That's what we did for Test Track at Epcot. They previewed it and I got FPs. Then I rode it for their second time.

If anyone could look at my newbie touring plans down on the board I'd appreciate it. I'm thinking I've got day 1 fine tuned on paper but I'm really unsure how much I can fit in on Day 2 (MM day) at DL before I go line up at DCA. Pretty please? The actual DCA planning I'm keeping loose until we get feedback about how Ariel affects things.

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

I think it's in the announcement while you're waiting for 'take off'. Might be new since it was recently changed...the new one has NPH's voice in a sort of carnival barker's style

Not new, They did the announcement before take off the first time I rode CS in 2003.

 

[Huff]

We've take the girls ages 8,10 and 12 on all the Disney coasters at DLR and WDW and they love them all!

Everest is way more intense that Scream'n. The G-forces when going backwards are strong for a couple seconds. None of that happens on Scream'n. Loops on almost all coasters are very smooth and you barely notice you even went upside down for a second on Scream'n.

The only part that may scare kids the 1st time is the launch. The rapid accelleration gets a panic look on kids until it lets up as you climb the first hill. After that they almost always have fun, get off and want to do it again.

I would encourage, let them watch the cars launch where you can hear the count down, maybe bribe them with treats after! I never force kids to go but almost always once a child does go they love it and want to go again.

 

[Huff]

Not new, They did the announcement before take off the first time I rode CS in 2003.

Probably added it just before your visit. We rode it the 1st couple of years it opened and there was no count down. We learned to listen for a series of loud clicks or pops right before it launches. Maybe the brakes being released. CM's told us people complained of neck and back pains because they were turned around talking to friends and not ready for the launch. I have a bad neck and back but its never a problem as long as you are seated properly and expecting the launch.

 

[Huff]

I didn't "get the memo" about keeping your head against the headrest when California Screamin launches. That was several years ago. Have they put up any signage about potential whiplash? I won't go on it again. Not that I'm cowardly -- it's just not my laughing place.

They've had the 5-4-3-2-1 announcement for quite a few years letting you know when its going to launch. Just keep head back and its never a problem when you expect it.

Get ready Screamers! Head back face foward and hang on! Launch in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!

 

[jdb in AZ]

We rode it the 1st couple of years it opened and there was no count down. We learned to listen for a series of loud clicks or pops right before it launches. Maybe the brakes being released. CM's told us people complained of neck and back pains because they were turned around talking to friends and not ready for the launch. I have a bad neck and back but its never a problem as long as you are seated properly and expecting the launch.

I got whiplash when we were chaperoning my DD's high school band trip and she graduated in 2000, so we're talkin ancient history.

 

[bumbershoot]

I got whiplash when we were chaperoning my DD's high school band trip and she graduated in 2000, so we're talkin ancient history.

But DCA opened in '01.


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The loop is the easiest part of the ride for me. It's a little moment of "ahhh, no gravity", and then you're back in the ride.

Nice thing about Screamin' is that you can see it. RnR is not visible, and for me that made it all the harder (don't have an urge to EVER go on it again).

 

[jdb in AZ]

But DCA opened in '01.

oops. The whip lash permanent addled my brain. Must have it confused with seeing some other band kids from her alma mater on the ride shortly arfter it opened, and was glad we weren't in charge of those sweet lil darlings.

 

[nemofans]

I have neck issues from an accident 12 yrs ago. I have been on RnR at WDW & I kept my head pressed back into the headrest & was fine. I am willing to do Screamin. I hate Test Track though. That aggravates my neck the most out of any ride I've been on. My neck can't handle all that jerking around.
If your neck was fine on Test Track, then I don't think you'll have a problem on Screamin'.

 

[AmyK]

I have neck issues from an accident 12 yrs ago. I have been on RnR at WDW & I kept my head pressed back into the headrest & was fine. I am willing to do Screamin. I hate Test Track though. That aggravates my neck the most out of any ride I've been on. My neck can't handle all that jerking around.
If your neck was fine on Test Track, then I don't think you'll have a problem on Screamin'.

Thanks. I did o.k. with Test Track, but I wouldn't have done it twice in a row or anything. There were a few spots that could have been iffy. Same with BTMRR. I am also concerned about Matterhorn and Indy. It's hard to know sometimes what will give me a neck ache and what won't.