Originally Posted By KCCHIEF Does anyone else ever do this? I am taking my 7 year old son to DL in 22 days and I have promised him that "this time" he can ride the Screamer....he does meet the height requirement...I am already having palm sweating though, because I keep thinking about in December how he rode the Mt. Everest and Rocking Roller Coaster in WDW, and it terrified me.......does anybody else do this? has anyone else had a 7 year old at 49 inches tall ride Screamer?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ My son rode every coaster as soon as he was tall enough. Regardless of age. They are terrifyingly brave at that age, aren't they? My son went bungee jumping when he was 9. Twice! As long as he fits the height requirements, I'll say don't worry. Though I do understand the whole sweating palms thing, lol. Ride next to him, keep one hand on his leg to assure yourself he's anchored, and get it over with!
Originally Posted By kari12177 Definately hang on to him, my son is 10 and he still catches air on Big Thunder Mt.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Heck, I catch air on Big Thunder when I sit next to hubby! It's the single lap bar that does it. Of course, I lift out of my seat a little on the bunny hops of CA Screamin', too. But it's designed for you to do that.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan your song should be okay. We have alot of seven year olds go on by themselves and its alot smoother than rockin or everest, or at least so i have been told by people who have been on all three.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains As long as when you put him in the seat he/you feel the restraint is snug I would say go for it. My daughter is 49" but only 48lbs and she did not feel secure in the restraint and asked to get off and the CM's stopped the ride immediately and let her off - with a very nice maybe next time - This came after months of her being too short and crying because she couldn't ride. Go with your gut.
Originally Posted By Disneyma My youngest is 6 and she loves CA Screamin'! On her second ride she asked for the front row!! I didn't let the older girls go on by themselves until they were 10. If you are next to him and he meets the height requirement, I would let him go.
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF thanks everyone.......he only weighs 49 pounds also, but you guys responding back to me helped alot.......
Originally Posted By momofbuzzfan My 5 year old is 49 lbs and 49" like your kiddo. Screamin was his favorite ride (second only to Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, of course). My husband took him on it many times and he never seemed concerned. Have a great time in 22 days! (lucky duck...)
Originally Posted By stagemomx3 Our 7 & 9 year olds rode together multiply times on Screamin, it was their favorite ride. The 8 & 10 year olds wouldn't go on it. I rode it ONCE to so I could say I had done it.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 My granddaughter met the height for the Matterhorn at a mere 2.5 years. She went on it and loved it. She is now 7 and we cannot get her on Screamin' though. I think the loop scares her. Are you having sweaty palms with concern over your little one or is it because you are scared? We ride anything the kids and grandkids rioe and somethings they won't. Have funºoº
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I had two daughters that balked at going on California Screamin even though they love wild rides. The first one finally went on it on the last day of our trip and wished she did it earlier. So, when the other one was big enough and didn't want to go, we practically forced her the first time we went on so she wouldn't regret missing out. Sure enough, she loved it and went over and over.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins Oh no. I can picture a whole bunch of people jumping on me for forcing my daughter on California Screamin. Well it really wasn't forcing but it sure took a lot of convincing, OK?
Originally Posted By basketballfan Also, Screamin' has the pull down shoulder harness. It kept my DD from moving around.
Originally Posted By barboy "he rode the Mt. Everest and Rocking Roller Coaster" Cal. Screamin is far more tame than RnRoller--it is a much longer ride but not nearly as intense.
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF well I will let everyone know when we get back....if he did ride it and how he did.......but I am going to let him if he wants......after reading all of your posts....thanks!
Originally Posted By AZDLDad I taught our 7yoD safety, my wife (the rebel) taught her to hold her hands up. Yesterday's question, "If you could re-ride one last ride what would it be?" Our daughter, without hesitation, said "Screamin'!"
