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[ArielRae]

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[cmwade77]

As far as I have ever seen, he must stand for the height check.

Additionally, as a general rule, at attractions that have a height restriction, you must be able to stand to transfer in order to be allowed to ride. This is a requirement that they have for safety reasons, because in many cases you would need to stand to transfer out if the attraction broke down.

 

[Schmeck]

We will be using DS's stroller as his wheelchair (Autism) and wondering how Disney handles checking heights for those in wheelchairs? What if he wants dose not want to get out of it to be measured? What about those not able to stand at all but can transfer? Do they check height before giving a DAS return time?

If the guests cannot stand (or support the body in a safe way) Disney may have the guest not ride the attraction. Part of the safety of the attraction could involve feet on the floor, bracing the body to keep it in position. I'm thinking of attractions like Star Tours, Space Mountain, etc.

 

[WheeledTraveler]

Since your son can stand, they will need him to stand and be measured if he's questionable about making height limits.

As far as I know Disney's policy is that anyone who can stand and is questionable when it comes to height does need to stand and be measured. If someone can't stand at all, WDW will take their/their parent's word for what the height is. (If you can transfer and don't pose a risk of injury to another guest or CM during normal ride operations, you're allowed to ride. Not being able to stand independently in and of itself is not a reason WDW would prevent someone from riding an attraction.)

 

[cmwade77]

Since your son can stand, they will need him to stand and be measured if he's questionable about making height limits.

As far as I know Disney's policy is that anyone who can stand and is questionable when it comes to height does need to stand and be measured. If someone can't stand at all, WDW will take their/their parent's word for what the height is. (If you can transfer and don't pose a risk of injury to another guest or CM during normal ride operations, you're allowed to ride. Not being able to stand independently in and of itself is not a reason WDW would prevent someone from riding an attraction.)

Ok, that's something that is different from DL, at least what their policy used to be, as posted on the website was that for attractions with a height requirement that the person must be able to stand to be measured and transfer to a vehicle.

 

[SueM in MN]

Ok, that's something that is different from DL, at least what their policy used to be, as posted on the website was that for attractions with a height requirement that the person must be able to stand to be measured and transfer to a vehicle.

That has never been policy at WDW.
My DD can't stand unless she is held up and has been riding all sorts of attractions since she was tall enough.
Someone who can't walk will need to wait to be evacuated, but they won't prevent anyone from riding just because they can't walk.

DD does not ride the Mountains or Rock 'n Roller Coaster, but has been on Tower of Terror, Splash Mountain, Test Track, Kali River Rapids, Star Tours, Mission Space, Soarin' (ones with height requirements I can think of off hand).

There are 2 at WDW that say "must be ambulatory' - Peter Pan and Peoplemover.

If someone is physically capable of standing to be measured, CMs will ask that that they stand. If they can't, the CMs will take the parents' word for the height as long as the child doesn't look too short.

 

[Schmeck]

I thought Disney changed their formal policy after the awful, fatal accident when someone fell out of the roller coaster at Universal?

 

[cmwade77]

That has never been policy at WDW.
My DD can't stand unless she is held up and has been riding all sorts of attractions since she was tall enough.
Someone who can't walk will need to wait to be evacuated, but they won't prevent anyone from riding just because they can't walk.

DD does not ride the Mountains or Rock 'n Roller Coaster, but has been on Tower of Terror, Splash Mountain, Test Track, Kali River Rapids, Star Tours, Mission Space, Soarin' (ones with height requirements I can think of off hand).

There are 2 at WDW that say "must be ambulatory' - Peter Pan and Peoplemover.

If someone is physically capable of standing to be measured, CMs will ask that that they stand. If they can't, the CMs will take the parents' word for the height as long as the child doesn't look too short.

I just found it interesting how there were two different standards on each coast. I don't know if there still is and it's possible that the standard is due to state regulations and/or DOSH out here that doesn't apply to theme parks in Florida. Like I said, that's at least what the official position is (or was) at DLR, I don't know if it's enforced or not.

 

[SueM in MN]

I thought Disney changed their formal policy after the awful, fatal accident when the someone fell out of the roller coaster at Universal?

No.
My DD was just on Star Tours a few days ago. There are a number of regular DIS posters who can't walk and are still able to go on thrill rides.

Universal and Islands of Adventure have much more extreme rides then WDW and many of them leave feet dangling.

 

[Wendydagny]

My dd cannot stand or walk. On our trip in July of 2013 she was 40.5" tall. We took her on Tower of Terror, Test track, etc. with NO issues. We got kind of harassed at Barnstormer though (and the height requirement there was only 35"???). They made us take her out of her chair and hang her by her armpits to measure her, which I found to be slightly intrusive and offensive.

 

[BillSears]

I can't stand or walk and no one said a word when I rode Space Mountain and California Screamin in DL. They even have a special transfer gadget for Space Mountain and a special transfer vehicle for California Screamin for those who can't walk.

 

[KPeveler]

There is no rule as far as I know in DL right now regarding standing for rides with height restrictions. I do know disney may deny access to a person who cannot stand and looks
close to the height requirement or if they feel there is another safety risk.

But I have never stood and given no indication I can do so and I ride all the rollercoasters.

As it is there are even transfer devices for all mountains and thrill rides except matterhorn for people who cannot stand or walk.

If a person can stand then they really have to do so and it is possible a CM will try to touch that person. If this is an issue then tell the CM your child has autism or a problem being touched and the CM will do their best to make it as easy as possible.

Also be prepared if your child is near the limit to be checked more than once. This can be hard to understand so you may want to prepare your child for that.

 

[darthtatty]

In my experience, Disney has always taken our word as parents, of our sons height.
He is unable to stand or transfer himself but has not been refused entry to any rides.
On Star Tours, they offer us a 5 point harness to offer more support.

 

[Schmeck]

No.
My DD was just on Star Tours a few days ago. There are a number of regular DIS posters who can't walk and are still able to go on thrill rides.

Universal and Islands of Adventure have much more extreme rides then WDW and many of them leave feet dangling.

Went online to find the info - and I have the facts wrong - it was an amputee at Darian Lakes, NY. But I think there was a post here on the DIS about changes to ride policy in Orlando, but I'm guessing it was at Universal since people are posting that they've seen no changes at WDW.

 

[ny3boys]

Went online to find the info - and I have the facts wrong - it was an amputee at Darian Lakes, NY. But I think there was a post here on the DIS about changes to ride policy in Orlando, but I'm guessing it was at Universal since people are posting that they've seen no changes at WDW.

Yeah. That was near me at A Six Flags. Very tragic.