Shoes that have been turned down for height min.

[heathjh]

Bought my daughter some of those Sketchers I'm pretty tall shoes. They don't seem obvious to me. But was wondering if anyone has had a problem with questioning their height when in these shoes?

I was reading on here about how people are taller in the morning. I was wondering why my DD measured at 40" with her sandals on in the morning but by the time my DH got home from work she was much shorter. If she is holding her head differently it can change her height by a couple inches. She is almost 3. It's hard at that age for them to stand so perfectly straight with feet all the way back and head perfectly forward.

I think there are just 4 rides we are concerned about. Splash Mountain, Big Thunder, Test Track and Sourin. We will be hitting those right away in the mornings.

Another option for shoes are her cowgirl boots which she wears EVERYWHERE!! She loves Jessie and Woody. Anyone with experience with the different shoes and allowences please chime in.

 

[staceyhzoo]

Last year dd wore some similar type shoes. She was 40 barefoot at home, but at Disney without shoes she wouldn't have been able to ride. She needed the lights for comfort. She rode Big Thunder and Test Track. There were no issues at all. However, our friends 7 yr old dd wore some higher heeled shoes and was fine to ride Rockin Roller Coaster one day and the next day the CM said she was too short without the shoes. She was sooooo upset.
I would not use the boots (I think I know which ones you have-huge Toy Story fans here too) since they are obvious, but I would let her rock the sketchers!
DD is 43 inches barefoot and will be rockin her pink Chucks this year3

 

[arihillfarm]

Bought my daughter some of those Sketchers I'm pretty tall shoes. They don't seem obvious to me. But was wondering if anyone has had a problem with questioning their height when in these shoes?

I was reading on here about how people are taller in the morning. I was wondering why my DD measured at 40" with her sandals on in the morning but by the time my DH got home from work she was much shorter. If she is holding her head differently it can change her height by a couple inches. She is almost 3. It's hard at that age for them to stand so perfectly straight with feet all the way back and head perfectly forward.

I think there are just 4 rides we are concerned about. Splash Mountain, Big Thunder, Test Track and Sourin. We will be hitting those right away in the mornings.

Another option for shoes are her cowgirl boots which she wears EVERYWHERE!! She loves Jessie and Woody. Anyone with experience with the different shoes and allowences please chime in.

IME, there are cast members that will tell your daughter to take a deep breath and stand up really tall if she's close. You could always remind her to do the same thing as you go up. We were at Busch Gardens Williamsburg a couple of weeks ago and right inside the park entrance, they had an official height measuring station. Our kids got the color coded wristband that matched their height range along with a list of rides they were height qualified for. It was so nice not getting measured at every ride (saved time too for the employees) and they had a list of what they could and could not ride from the very start so no disappointments in seeing a ride and getting in line only to find out they weren't tall enough. I sure wish Disney would do something like this.

-Astrid

 

[iheartdisney]

IME, there are cast members that will tell your daughter to take a deep breath and stand up really tall if she's close. You could always remind her to do the same thing as you go up. We were at Busch Gardens Williamsburg a couple of weeks ago and right inside the park entrance, they had an official height measuring station. Our kids got the color coded wristband that matched their height range along with a list of rides they were height qualified for. It was so nice not getting measured at every ride (saved time too for the employees) and they had a list of what they could and could not ride from the very start so no disappointments in seeing a ride and getting in line only to find out they weren't tall enough. I sure wish Disney would do something like this.

-Astrid

Especially since the rides have 3 different sticks... and the kids will hit a different spot on all three sticks.
My kids have rocked the cowboy boots with no problems! Plus if you happen to run ito Woody, he'll give you a big thumbs up!

 

[tambam500]

i say if she is 40 inches with thin shoes or barefoot you should not have an issue. If you are putting her in shoes just to get on rides she isn't tall enough for you are risking her safety. They have those restrictions for a reason.

My son was 41 inches and just turned 4 when we went last year. He loved soarin but was a little frightened on Test Track and Big Thunder. Every kid is different but she may see those rides and not want to go on anyway.

 

[seashoreCM]

She should be able to wear any shoes or boots she wants to, but the reason should not be to add height for the purpose of getting on rides.

 

[Disney1976]

IME, there are cast members that will tell your daughter to take a deep breath and stand up really tall if she's close. You could always remind her to do the same thing as you go up. We were at Busch Gardens Williamsburg a couple of weeks ago and right inside the park entrance, they had an official height measuring station. Our kids got the color coded wristband that matched their height range along with a list of rides they were height qualified for. It was so nice not getting measured at every ride (saved time too for the employees) and they had a list of what they could and could not ride from the very start so no disappointments in seeing a ride and getting in line only to find out they weren't tall enough. I sure wish Disney would do something like this.

-Astrid

I think Disney briefly experimented with this and found that parents were managing to get the bracelets off and letting kids swap bracelets, so that a smaller child could get on attractions with taller height restrictions. That's why they won't do it.

 

[A&E'sMom]

I think Disney briefly experimented with this and found that parents were managing to get the bracelets off and letting kids swap bracelets, so that a smaller child could get on attractions with taller height restrictions. That's why they won't do it.

Bummer. I bet they could do stamps though! The kind of stamp that shows up under UV light even.

 

[RMulieri]

Bummer. I bet they could do stamps though! The kind of stamp that shows up under UV light even.

Those can be switched too.I know, since we used them at Six Flags and parents would STILL manage to get the stamp onto an obviously too small child, or the older kids would use the return stamp to get their friends in for free.There is probably instructions how to do it on the internet.Realistically measuring is the safest, most reliable way to do it with all the liability issues

 

[A&E'sMom]

Those can be switched too.I know, since we used them at Six Flags and parents would STILL manage to get the stamp onto an obviously too small child, or the older kids would use the return stamp to get their friends in for free.There is probably instructions how to do it on the internet.Realistically measuring is the safest, most reliable way to do it with all the liability issues

Wha? Wow. I guess some people will find a way around anything.

 

[RMulieri]

Wha? Wow. I guess some people will find a way around anything.

YUP..Sad but true.

 

[2disneyboys]

Wha? Wow. I guess some people will find a way around anything.

I agree -- I think its sad that people can't just obey the rules. restrictions are there for a reason and I think I would never forgive myself if I found a way to "trick" the system for my child to ride a ride they should not be on and then god forbid, something happened.

 

[karenTX]

OMG People! The OP even said her DD was 40" so this is so not a big deal. Yes, I'm sure your DD can wear her Pretty Talls and get on the rides with no problem. Why do I know this? Because my DD wore them on our last trip. She likes them, they're comfy for her, & they look good. It's less then a 1" rise.

I've seen parents let their girls change into 2-3" heeled sandles to get on rides then back into tennies, now that's horrible & dangerous. One inch either way isn't going to make a big deal on a ride.

 

[Leajess99]

Bummer. I bet they could do stamps though! The kind of stamp that shows up under UV light even.

Again the problem with stamps is that if they are wet enough you can take one hand and press it against another hand making the stamp. Kings Island actually had to make a backwards stamp (mirror image of void) for re-entry so they could tell if the stamp was in fact transferred. Too many people lacking ethics ruin it for all.

As for the shoes, if your child is not tall enough barefoot than maybe it is best they don't ride the ride. Why feel the need to put them in higher shoes??

 

[Hoopfamily]

If your child does not meet the height requirement, which is for safety reasons and not just an arbitrary number, why would you take them on a ride. Also if the child got injured on a ride because they were too small, would you be mad at Disney or own up to the scam? Not trying to argue, but I'm very interested in this.

 

[heathjh]

Ummm, I never said she wasn't tall enough. As people have said on these boards some of the markers seem to vary. Plus the difference between heights in kids in the morning vs. afternoon (we are taller in the morning). So by having her wear these shoes I am just making sure there won't be a question.

 

[ilovepete]

Ummm, I never said she wasn't tall enough. As people have said on these boards some of the markers seem to vary. Plus the difference between heights in kids in the morning vs. afternoon (we are taller in the morning). So by having her wear these shoes I am just making sure there won't be a question.

I understand this! We went when DS was measuring a solid 40 inches at home but at Disney he wasn't. It was such a bummer because he was really excited to go on the rides.

 

[Hoopfamily]

If your height changes that much by afternoon, maybe you should hit the big rides in the morning.

 

[amylevan]

If your child does not meet the height requirement, which is for safety reasons and not just an arbitrary number, why would you take them on a ride. Also if the child got injured on a ride because they were too small, would you be mad at Disney or own up to the scam? Not trying to argue, but I'm very interested in this.

Not that I plan to break the rule, because a rule is a rule and what would that be teaching my son...but, seriously how is 1" going to make the difference in safety. 39" tall? death and destruction. 40" tall? fine and dandy.

The height restrictions are there for safety, sure, but there is a factor of safety built in there.

 

[Hoopfamily]

Not that I plan to break the rule, because a rule is a rule and what would that be teaching my son...but, seriously how is 1" going to make the difference in safety. 39" tall? death and destruction. 40" tall? fine and dandy.

The height restrictions are there for safety, sure, but there is a factor of safety built in there.

I am not an engineer, but if Disney says it's unsafe for my kid who is 1" short of the restriction, who am I to argue.