What can a Pregnant Mom ride?

Cruising Catherine

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We are considering changing our cruise with RCCL to a Disney Vacation. I am going to be about 6 months pregnant if we decide to change to Disney. I realize I cannot ride the roller coasters but, are there plenty of other rides for me to enjoy being pregnant. Went to Six Flags once while pregnant and there were only about 3 rides for me. Will Disney be different?
 
I went when I was 5 months pregnant, and I rode everything that didnt have a height restriction. I did all rides in the magic kingdom except the mountains. epcot I did all but the wild rides, mgm I did mostly shows, and animal kingdom I did mostly shows
 
I will be doing all the rides but the mountains TOT and R&R when we go in May. I'm a rebel like that. I've been thru a MAJOR car accident while pregnant (everyone turned out okay) I can not even fathom a disney ride doing a baby any harm.
 
Yes, there is a LOT you can do while pregnant at WDW. I would also say there are a few more restrictions than just the mountains, RnRC, and ToT...

Always, it is good to consult with your doctor shortly before going. If you have any complications at all, then it's not worth risking the baby.

There are a number of rides with warnings posted for pregnant mothers, but perhaps some people use their own judgement on those. I also think even if there's no pysical damage to your body, if you are the type of person who gets emotionally excited or scared, then you should really avoid any type of thrill rides. If you are the kind of person that doesn't get scared on anything, then you might be more adventurous, even if you aren't familiar with WDW.

I think most of the rides with no height restriction should be fine, and there are a number of really great shows at WDW. Some are theater shows, but many are 3-D type shows. They don't technically move, but they are interactive, so they are reallyy 'attractions' not 'shows.' There's the stunt show, numerous parades, daily fireworks in two parks.

You will have enough to keep you busy all day for four days or more. You may not have enough energy to do/go on everything there is to do in four days.

Do plan a few TS meals. You'll appreciate the breaks. DO go swimming, but avoid the whilrpools (unless you just dip your legs).

My sister had a tough time on the safari ride. It looks tame, but it's basically a very bumpy jeep ride, so that can do a number on the muscles under your belly. The same could be said for Star Tours, Primevel whirl, DINOSAUR, Mission: Space, Test Track and maybe Kali River Rapids.

Disney is nothing like Six Flags! Tehre will be lots to do, and even if you want, even when you can't go on many of the rides, you might still be able to, or be interested in enjoying the pre-show with the rest of your family. At the entrance ask about the 'chicken exit.' (A last minute way to exit a ride before getting on the ride vehicle) Some ofthe rides that have a great preshow and a chicken exit include : STar Tours, Expedition EVerest, Space Mountain (You'll get the pre and post-show, though you could also go on the tomorrowland Transit: no line, shows you the area rides, and you get to sit the whole time), and many more. Of course, being six months along, you might also enjoy the opportunity to sit and rest while the family goes on rides too.
 

The only two rides that I would use my own judgment on would be the Kali River Rapids and the Kilimanjaro Safari. Any opinions on these two rides?
 
Kali river rapids is a lot like the river rapids ride they have at Six Flags, if that's any help. The raft at WDW has a small drop in it though. I don't think theone at SF does, but they are pretty muchthe same type of ride vehicle.
 
I asked my dr the other day and he said I was okay to ride just about anything. He said the time when you can't ride the rides is when you are 30-40 weeks pg, the rides could send you into labor. He said pretty much before that especially the earlier you are the baby feels nothing, it's so protected in there that he/she feels nothing. The only rides I am not riding are the ones that require you to be 42 in + because dd4 can't ride those.
 
At five months my doctor okayed Star Tours and Test track as well as the Rapids and Safari. He is a Disney fan and was aware of what the rides were like. He told me to wear my belt under my bump. He did strictly forbid the wave pool and waterslides. My trip went great I have a healthy now three year old.:thumbsup2 My doctor told me disney was covering themselves from being sued. We are leaving for disney at the end of the week and I'm 15 weeks preg. so here we go again. Good Luck!!!:)
 
I had a great experience going to Disney when I was six months pregnant with my twins. I was so enormous that every time I entered a new line for a ride, everyone parted to the side and told me to go in front of them. Everyone seemed afraid that I was going to go into labor on the ride. The rides were great and I walked for hours. I'm sure as long as you listen to your instincts and your body, you'll be fine and have a wonderful time.
 
Just a quickie off the top of my head...
MK-
Philharmagic
Hall of Presidents
Peter Pan
Winnie the Pooh
Country Bears Jamboree
boat to the isle
dumbo I would think would be okay
tea cups- could possibly be okay if you dont spin them- but there is some centrifugal force albeit minor
Laugh Floor Comedy Club
IASW
Snow White
TTA
Carosel of Progress
Toontown
RR Train that goes around park
Buzz Lightyear
PoTC
Haunted Mansion
Tiki Room
Jungle Cruise
Swiss Family Treehouse
TS Island
Stitch may be uncomfortable due to sensory bar that comes down over you
MGM
all shows-Indy Jones, Stunt cars, Little Mermaid,Playhouse Dis On Stage, Fantasmic, Animation tour- walking tour
skip ToT, RnR
Backlot Tour has some rocking at one part-but tame
and thats just to name a few!

I think you will find there is more to ride than not...go! have fun! Report back!
 


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