What rides to avoid while pregnant?

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Hello everyone! We are planning a Jan 2014 trip to Disney and I'll be 6 months along. I know to avoid roller coasters however does anyone know if a list exist somewhere of rides to avoid while being pregnant. I just love Haunted Mansion and Pirates. Thanks!!!
 
Hello everyone! We are planning a Jan 2014 trip to Disney and I'll be 6 months along. I know to avoid roller coasters however does anyone know if a list exist somewhere of rides to avoid while being pregnant. I just love Haunted Mansion and Pirates. Thanks!!!

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

I went last November at 8 1/2 months pregnant and had a fantastic time! Lots of water and breaks and I was good to go all day. I talked to my ob/gyn about the rides and I was basically told that anything my DD2 could ride, I could ride. I went by that rule of thumb and didn't miss out on much, though the only ride that made me sick was Pirates, that drop at the beginning made me incredibly nauseous the rest of the day.

That being said, I'd definitely talk to you doc as every pregnancy is different and they might have a better idea of what is a good idea for you/your situation.
 
I would have been in my first trimester when we went and my doctor said not to ride any rides. That surprised me because I saw a lot of women talking about all the rides they went on. I would just let your doctor know you will be going and ask what would be safe for you to ride.
 
You might want to avoid the Teacups - I don't know if it is officially on the "no-no" list, but it made me wicked nauseous when I went on it at 20 weeks pg.
 

I'm not sure if it will let me post this link but here is a link to the ride restrictions on another website. Just read the "Restriction" column and it says which rides expectant mothers should not ride.

http://allears.net/tp/rr.htm

I went at 5 months pregnant and aside from roller coasters I rode most everything, even Kilamanjaro safari at AK which I was given the OK for by my doctor but it is a hotly debated topic. You might post this question in the Disney for Families forum too.
 
I think the link I just posted hasn't been updated for awhile because I noticed it didn't include some rides which surely have restrictions for expectant mothers (goofy's barnstormer for example). If you go to Disneyworld.com, under "Theme Parks", each theme park has a link for "Attractions", and you can filter the list Under "Accessibility & Advisories". You have to expand the options under "Accessibility & Advisories". Once you expand it you will see an option for "Expectant Mothers Advisory".
 
Hello everyone! We are planning a Jan 2014 trip to Disney and I'll be 6 months along. I know to avoid roller coasters however does anyone know if a list exist somewhere of rides to avoid while being pregnant. I just love Haunted Mansion and Pirates. Thanks!!!

I think you'd be just fine with those two an any like them. You should always ask your doctor first but I went four wheeling when I was about 5 or 6 months rotfl. I didn't even think about it until we got going cause we actually went out on rocky trails. But everything was fine lol. And four wheeling to me is a lot more rough than those rides. I'd stay away from the mountains ToT and Aerosmith and maybe test track. I don't see any others as being that bad. But definitely closer to you trip get a check up with your heart and the baby an ask your doctor.

Have fun mama!!!!! : banana:

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Thanks for the great tips! I love the website w/ the list of rides and what a great idea to check Disney's site as well. It couldn't hurt to talk w/ my md as well. Thanks again to you all!!
 
I think you will be just FINE with those two rides.. Assuming no DR. Restrictions.

We just saw someone yesterday who was OBVIOUSLY 7 to 8 months pregnant.. Got out if a wheelchair and onto..... ROCK N ROLLERCOASTER!!

I could not believe my eyes. But it happened. :(
 
I went at 4.5 months and avoided all the mountains, ToT, R&R, Test Track and other rides like those. Went on Pirates and Haunted Mansion plenty. Also enjoyed Soarin', but if you get nauseated by smells, you might want to skip it.
 
I'm 5 mos and going next week. I have been trying to decide what will be on my no-ride list as well. I know the usual's....any rollercoasters and Splash,Dinosaur,Test Track, Safari, ToT, ect.. but I think I am going to be safe and say no TSM or Teacups... My dr said I can just watch everyone else, but I don't feel I need to be that extreme... I may avoid Winnie the Pooh as well....I can't remember how bumpy it is? TSM is just so jerky I think I better sit it out on the safe side. Congrats and have a great trip!:goodvibes
 
You might want to avoid the Teacups - I don't know if it is officially on the "no-no" list, but it made me wicked nauseous when I went on it at 20 weeks pg.

Yes this! I went on the tea cups and was really sick after I was not even 12 weeks yet. (turned out to be twins lol)

I know the Star Wars ride was iffy too but that was the old one I don't know anything about the updated one.

Congrats and enjoy your trip and drink lots of water!!!
 
I don't want to start a debate or anything but why is the safari off limits for expecting mothers?

Honestly, I don't feel it would be that "unsafe", but then I think...why chance it? It's a fun and a bit bumpy ride, but can wait till our next trip. :goodvibes
 
I don't want to start a debate or anything but why is the safari off limits for expecting mothers?

I can't see any reason why the Safari would be off limits.. yes, it's "bumpy" at times.. but no more than a street with potholes.... it's not like you can just "jar" that baby out of the womb! And if a few bumps could do it.. then you probably shouldn't be traveling/walking/etc. ANYWAY!

But, it's everyone's "comfort" level.. I'm a mother of 4 with 7 pg's under my belt.. and if I were pg again, I would have no concerns going on the safari.. just that's just me.
 
Here is the list copied from page 2 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread.

WDW has marked some attractions with warnings. They are marked with a red triangle on the map and also on a sign at the entrance to the queue and at least once before boarding.
The wording for the general warning is:
WARNING! For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride.

The warning they use is general and doesn't give any information about what the specific warning or that attraction, so Im adding a few notes regarding each ride that is listed with warnings on the maps.
This will help you decide if you want to consider any of the attractions with warning.
Anyone with a significant health problem will want to discuss it with their doctor.
If in doubt, you can ask the CM at the attraction for more information, have someone else in your party ride to give an opinion, or sit it out.
(but don't send a thrill ride junkie on for an opinion - my DH feels all the thrill rides are "nothing; no problem at all", but he loves thrill rides, the worse, the better.)

For Epcot here are the attractions with warnings:
  • Mission Space - Minimum height 44 inches. Both the more tame (green side) and the more wild (orange side). They are both turbulent with the biggest difference that the orange side spins on a centrifuge as well as moving back and forth. Sudden changes of direction that jerk you around a lot.
  • Test Track - Minimum height 40 inches. This has sudden stops, swerves and goes fast. Little neck support.
  • Sum of All Thrills - in Innoventions. This is a 'design your own thrill ride'. Because the ride you design can have extreme motion, it is on the list with warnings.
For Magic Kingdom:
  • Splash Mountain - Minimum height 40 inches. This has several small drops and one very large drop. The big drop takes you down at a very extreme angle at a high rate of speed (I think you get to 40 mph). At the bottom, your ride car stops abruptly. Most of it is fairly smooth, but during the drops, you can get jostled. It is also difficult to get in and out of because the ride car has very small openings and you would need to lift her up quite far over the side.
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Minimum height 40 inches. A roller coaster. Has no head or neck support and you get jostled a lot side to side. Sudden changes of direction that jerk you around a lot.
  • Tomorrowland Indy Speedway - Minimum height 32 inches. Small, low to the ground gas powered cars. They are loud and smell of gas. Because kids are driving some of the cars, you can get bumped from behind. Even if you dont get bumped, it can be a jerky ride. No neck support.
  • Space Mountain - Minimum height 44 inches. A roller coaster in the dark. Guests ride single file in separate seats.
  • Goofys Barnstormer - this was recently renovated. It is a short roller coaster. WDW does not give the usual general warning, but just says "Expectant mothers should not ride."
For Disney Studio
  • Star Tours - Minimum height 40 inches. A simulated spaceship ride with sudden dips and other movements. Sudden changes of direction that jerk you around a lot.No neck support.
  • Rock N Roller Coaster - Minimum height 48 inches. A roller coaster. Fairly smooth, but very fast and does an inversion.
  • Tower of Terror - Minimum height 40 inches. You sit in an elevator and get dropped. It is fairly smooth, but arms and legs will move around. No neck support.
For Animal Kingdom:
  • Kilimanjaro Safari - this is a tram ride through a simulated African wildlife preserve. It can be bumpy and my DD is bumped around quite a bit in her wheelchair. No neck support.
    It can stop for quite a while sometimes if an animal is too near the path. If for some reason you need to get evacuated, the wait could be long.
  • Kali River Rapids - Minimum height 38 inches. A river raft ride. The raft is free floating inside a channel and there are several places where the raft can get dropped rather hard. You may get wet or completely soaked. No neck support.
  • Expedition Everest - Minimum height 44 inches. A roller coaster which goes backwards at one point. No neck support.
  • Primeval Whirl - Minimum height 48 inches. This looks pretty tame from the ground, but it is a small roller coaster combined with unexpected and quick turning. There is little restraint and you can get whipped around a lot.
  • Dinosaur - Minimum height 40 inches. This is a very rough, noisy ride in the dark. It is a simulated time travel ride in a Jeep-like vehicle that goes up and down over simulated hills. Sudden changes of direction that jerk you around a lot. No neck support.

These attractions have no warnings, but some people have reported problems with them.
Magic Kingdom
Pirates of the Caribbean - Does have one small drop in the dark.
Haunted Mansion - At one point, the doombuggy turns around and goes down an incline backwards. Some people have reported that this short sequence caused an uncomfortable pressure on their back or neck. The doombuggy does have neck support.

Disneys Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Mania - this is a ride car that goes thru a video game with a number of different scenes. In between each scene, the ride car makes a quick turn which some people find a bit jerky.

Epcot
Spaceship Earth - this is a very gentle, slow ride. Toward the end of the ride, the ride car turns around and goes down a steep incline backwards. Some people find that this sequence is uncomfortable because they are resting on their backs and necks (there is good neck support).

Maelstrom in Norway - This has no warnings and is not a fast or wild ride. It does have one backwards drop, but it is not a rough drop.

Many people think that Soarin has warnings, but the only warnings are for fear of heights and possible motion sickness. It is a very gentle simulated hang glider ride. The seat is supportive and feels like a comfortable lawn chair. It has a 40 inch height requirement.
 
1: Talk to your doctor
2: Many rides that aren't recommended for pregnant women say so. However, I'm pretty sure you'll be fine on HM.
 


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