Should some attractions have a MAXIMUM age

tonga · Oct 22, 2004

Cinderella89, I think your opinion is right on the mark.

Walt Disney created Disneyland as a place where families could have fun together. To me, that means all members of the family, and family doesn't just mean people with young children.

LuvN~Travel · Oct 22, 2004

Sorry, but I ain't giving Peter Pan up!

That's one of my favorite oldies.
Kim

Cendrillon · Oct 22, 2004

I'm going to Disney World with my almost 81 year old grandmother in a week and I know she would be bitterly disappointed if she couldn't ride Peter Pan and Snow White. The magic of Disney is in those rides, not Space Mountain. Disney World lets her be a kid again and she thrives on it. We're going to MNSSHP and she's even eagerly planning her costume and looking forward to trick-or-treating. If she can feel youthful, happy, and carefree by going on those types of rides, then I think that's even more important than a 3-4 year old riding them who won't even remember the trip.

As for me, Peter Pan's Flight is my mother's and my favorite ride. If we arrive at MK when it opens, we run for Fantasyland while everyone else runs for Tomorrowland and Frontierland just so we can ride Peter Pan's Flight three times in a row without waiting. I have so many fond memories of that ride, it would be heartbreaking if we weren't allowed to ride it because of a silly age limit and frankly Disney World would never be the same again. Just by the exclusion, the MK would suddenly lose its magic and leave a bitter feeling.

Donalds_best_pal · Oct 22, 2004

Simple answer... Nope
Matt

JEANMR1 · Oct 22, 2004

I think you all have inspired me. I have been to WDW 5 times and am going for my 6th trip in less than 2 weeks. I have NEVER ridden Dumbo. That is probably the one ride I don't feel comfortable riding without kids. I think I'm gonna do it this time!
Thank you.

MELSMICE · Oct 22, 2004

I also have to disagree here - I would hate to miss out on Peter Pan - it's one my all time favorites. There is just nothing like flying through Neverland! 2 more weeks until I can do that & I can't wait!!!

P.S. ---- & I ain't no kid either!!!

kirstyfly · Oct 22, 2004

Originally posted by Fire14
I for one am a depeved child and never got to go to disney until I was 28 Yrs old!!!!!!. Just this last trip I rode Dumbo for my first time and enjoyed it.

Me too, i made the most of my time there as who knows when i will get back to the states.

I even rode peter pan twice

was running out of time to ride dumbo twice.

It was the best feeling flying over the castle riding dumbo, i never knew you could acutally make him 'fly' it was great bringing him down low and taking off flying above the castle.

No there should not be an age limit.

disneyfanz04 · Oct 23, 2004

NO WAY!!!!!! When I enter the gates that say "Welcome to Walt Disney World", I am as young as I wanna be, and as young as I feel. I love all the rides....and would be devestated if I could not ride Snow White, or any other ride that makes the kid in me giggle with extreme delight!!!!! In WDW we are all kids!!!!!

Tinkbell · Oct 23, 2004

Sounds like you want Fantasyland to be for kids only. Bad idea. Besides, you can ride all of these things with no wait if you get there early enough. My boyfriend and I were able to ride Dumbo, Snow White, Peter Pan, Tea Cups and the Carousel with no wait in the middle of July. We could have done them twice if we wanted to. I haven't visited the Barber Shop, but I imagine if you get there when they first open, you can be one of the first of the day. It's all about planning. :earsgirl:

dejr_8 · Oct 23, 2004

First I am not suggesting that kids ride alone.

A sign like - No Adults unless accompanied by a Child would work.

Second I would add an upper age say 55 (or 60) when you could ride alone again.

And to all those that say they should be able to ride every ride in the park I ask you what about the rides that kids can't do because they aren't tall enough?

Yes Disney is a very special place and I enjoy it very much. And I DO GET IT that's why we have gone nine times in the last two years. But Disney is not only about being a special place for you and you alone it is about sharing the special experience with everyone that is present.

I think that is why people tend to be more pleasent, more friendly and more cordial at Disney than in regular life or at other vacation spots.

Thus if not riding a certain attraction denies me some enjoyment I will receive joy by watching the wonderful experience that a child gets instead of me.

Don't you just love seeing kids (not even yours) experiencing the magic of Disney for the first time?

funhouse8 · Oct 23, 2004

"A sign like - No Adults unless accompanied by a Child would work."

Oh so you get to ride? Hummmm- I guess me and my teenagers could enjoy you enjoying MK while we watch.

We all pay to get in (People with older children even pay more) and we all are initialed to the same things.

bethbuchall · Oct 23, 2004

Originally posted by dejr_8
First I am not suggesting that kids ride alone.

A sign like - No Adults unless accompanied by a Child would work.

Second I would add an upper age say 55 (or 60) when you could ride alone again.

And to all those that say they should be able to ride every ride in the park I ask you what about the rides that kids can't do because they aren't tall enough?

Yes Disney is a very special place and I enjoy it very much. And I DO GET IT that's why we have gone nine times in the last two years. But Disney is not only about being a special place for you and you alone it is about sharing the special experience with everyone that is present.

I think that is why people tend to be more pleasent, more friendly and more cordial at Disney than in regular life or at other vacation spots.

Thus if not riding a certain attraction denies me some enjoyment I will receive joy by watching the wonderful experience that a child gets instead of me.

Don't you just love seeing kids (not even yours) experiencing the magic of Disney for the first time?

Sorry to say, but I think you're absolutely wrong on this one...

I do enjoy watching children experience the magic of Disney, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't get to experience the magic of Disney also. My dh never went to Disney as a child. His first trip was for our honeymoon, and we rode everything. I don't see how depriving someone without children (either by choice or not) would make the experience more magical. Children can experience the magic even if they have to learn some patience. We are raising a generation with a limited attention span that is used to instant gratification. There are trade-offs in life. If you want to experience a popular ride, you may need to do some waiting.

funhouse8 · Oct 23, 2004

We have fun waiting on the lines. When we went once during a empty period my kids even mentioned this. We play games and enjoy our time together.
I think Disney is for everyone at every age and I wouldn't want to deny it to anybody! Once when our friends asked my DH how do your kids still enjoy going to disney he said because their mother still believes and they go for her. Yes I believe in the magic and the enjoyment of it all. Big & little, Young and old. It's for us all.

dejr_8 · Oct 23, 2004

Yes there are trade-offs in life. Sometimes you might be too old to ride a certain ride because it is directed at a younger audience.

There are rides that are too intense for me to enjoy (ToT). Even though I pay as much as everyone else I can't enjoy that ride without becoming sick.

Yes I agree that we currently have a generation that requires instant gratification but I think they were raised by generation that thought it was all about them and not the community.

stink · Oct 23, 2004

Disney is for "Children of all Ages". When you pay your admission you are entitled to ride all the rides and take part in all the offerings at your pleasure, motion sickness is not pleasurable & exaserbating back problems wouldn't be a pleaurable experience. But your are still able to take part in the rides should you choose to do so. Height restrictions occur because of SAFETY factors.

The above restrictions are not discriminatory in nature.
The suggestion that age restrictions or age discrimination or the touring with a child to gain access to rides is out of line with the vision of Disney being a place for families and "Children of all Ages". If you want to enjoy the rides and do not want to wait in lines, get to the park early, use early entry, use fastpass when available and have a touring plan. Don't discriminate against indiviudals based on their age or having a child with them !!!!

For me riding Dumbo, Peter Pan, Small World, greeting a character is what helps me to forget reality and get lost in the Disney Magic and yes watching children in the parks and taking family members both children & adults to Disney to share in the exprience is one of the pleasures of going to Disney.

sunkissed212 · Oct 23, 2004

I disagree with the OP as well. I understand the frustration in having to wait in line, possibly with an impatient child at your side, but I feel that everyone (regardless of age) has paid for their chance to experience ALL of WDW - I don't think that there should be attractions that are reserved solely for children as opposed to adults. I like to enjoy all aspects of my experience at the Magic Kingdom I don't feel that I should be limited to the more "adult friendly" rides and attractions.

Tiffany · Oct 23, 2004

Originally posted by dejr_8
Should some attractions have a maximum age so that children get a chance to ride a ride that otherwise has an extremely long wait?

My picks would be Dumbo, Indy Cars, Peter Pan, Snow White and the Main Street Barber Shop (yes the Barber Shop).

On our last visit I could not believe the number of adults that were getting their hair cut at the Main Street Barber Shop.

No. WDW is for everyone.

tonga · Oct 23, 2004

The original poster states "But Disney is not only about being a special place for you and you alone it is about sharing the special experience with everyone that is present." But the poster is suggesting that people without young children should be denied portions of the special experience. That doesn't make sense to me.

Peter Pan, Dumbo, etc. are special experiences that should be shared with everyone - young and old alike!

MELSMICE · Oct 23, 2004

Originally posted by dejr_8
There are rides that are too intense for me to enjoy (ToT). Even though I pay as much as everyone else I can't enjoy that ride without becoming sick.

It is your choice that you don't ride this attraction. I would ride Peter Pan & also Small World (yes, Small World!!) over & over again even if my kids weren't with me.

I think your missing what Walt was trying to accomplish - WDW is not just a theme park, it is a destination for people of all ages.

Now, are there some attractions that I choose not to ride - sure, but not because of my age - I'm not a huge fan of Snow White or even Dumbo :eek: