Beckers 1,136 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Is it just a lap bar? I'm paranoid about letting Adam ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 How old is he and how tall and does he like thunder mountain? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 How old is he and how tall and does he like thunder mountain?5, will be 6 in Jan. He's 48 inches, he loves thunder mountain. I'm just worried about not being next to him and having him in front or behind me (not sure what would be better?). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 5, will be 6 in Jan. He's 48 inches, he loves thunder mountain. I'm just worried about not being next to him and having him in front or behind me (not sure what would be better?).I kno how you feel my girl isn't quite tall enough yet but she will be 5 at the end of this month and she has ridden all of the 40" and under rides and loves them. But she is very tiny framed girl and I am a little worried about space also because I can't set beside her. But at 48" he is 4" past the height requirement so I would think he will be fine if he likes the other coasters. My girl rode TOT when she just turned 4 and loved it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kadancer 82 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 We had similar concerns with my youngest son who is autistic - more of a trusting he will stay seated then that he would be afraid, but his father found that he could actually touch his shoulders from behind - so although not seated side by side, the little guy was still aware of his close proximity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Is it just a lap bar? I'm paranoid about letting Adam ride. It is a lap bar, but it's shaped like a "T," and because of the seating configuration, it is adjusted to fit each rider. To me, that makes it a more secure restraint than Big Thunder Mountain, where a child seated next to a larger person would mean the lap bar is not as tight for the child. Space Mountain doesn't go upside down, or even have any sharp banks. He'll be fine. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 He'll be fine.TCDBut will i? Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Like TCD said I would not worry about him being secured in the ride. However, The ride is almost entirely in the dark with loud noises and flashing lights. If you think he will be ok with the dark and noise he sould be fine. Personally, I love BTMRR but am not a fan of Space M. I'm a really big guy (AKA fat) and it is hard for me to get in and out plus the ride is very jerky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I have a somewhat small frame and I get tossed around quite a bit. The back is the worst and the very front I find startling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ceemike...Mike & Judy 50 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Many many moons ago DW & I took our 6 year old nephew to WDW. We rode Space Mountain & he screamed his head off. DW was sitting in front of him & thought he was screaming from fright. When the ride was over she thought she would find a boy scared out of his wits. Instead he was laughing. She asked him why he was screaming. He said isn't that what you're supposed to do on a scary ride? :faceplant2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 She asked him why he was screaming. He said isn't that what you're supposed to do on a scary ride? :faceplant2: Any time I've ridden something thrill ride-ish with a first-timer that's a bit nervous, I always tell them to yell as loud as they can. :rollercoaster: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I'm a really big guy (AKA fat) and it is hard for me to get in and out plus the ride is very jerky. Our son in law is 6' 7". He rode SM and it really worried him. Although he loves thrill rides, he was too tall for SM and was afraid he would be thrown out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I recommend not riding Space Mountain at the same time as me if by some miracle I have been convinced to get on this thing again. I rode it once on my honeymoon and screamed "ohmygod,ohmygod,ohmygod, itMUSTbeoversoon" And repeat the entire time. First real rollercoaster since I rode a kiddie one around age 5 that fell off the track at a traveling carnival. Thought I'm a big boy. I got Married I can do this. Didn't know it was in the dark. Realized right before boarding. My stupid pride didnt let me back out of it after the 7 year old in front of me climbed in to his rocket. Had to find a corner and put my head between my knees for 15 minutes before I could do something else. Adams is a lot braver than I am though. He will be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 This reminds me why I have to cut my hair before I go back to mk. Last trip the guy behind me held on to my seat and two hands full of my hair. Could not move my head the whole ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 It is a lap bar, but it's shaped like a "T," and because of the seating configuration, it is adjusted to fit each rider. To me, that makes it a more secure restraint than Big Thunder Mountain, where a child seated next to a larger person would mean the lap bar is not as tight for the child. Space Mountain doesn't go upside down, or even have any sharp banks. He'll be fine. TCD This is a good point. I basically have to hold Z in when he rides BTMRR with me because the lap bar is resting on MY legs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 It is a lap bar, but it's shaped like a "T," and because of the seating configuration, it is adjusted to fit each rider. To me, that makes it a more secure restraint than Big Thunder Mountain, where a child seated next to a larger person would mean the lap bar is not as tight for the child. Space Mountain doesn't go upside down, or even have any sharp banks. He'll be fine. TCD This is a good point. I basically have to hold Z in when he rides BTMRR with me because the lap bar is resting on MY legs.This is true but we ride 3 to a car on Big thunder so Miley never moves. She turned 5 and her first question when I told her was can I ride space mountain now. Love my Disney kid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 BTMRR should haven individual lap bars. I think SM is safer than BTMRR for a smaller child. BTMRR should be at least 44" IMHO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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