Originally Posted By EighthDwarf I will be going to Disneyland with a friend who has never been that is 6-10 and I am concerned that he may be too tall to ride some rides. Anyone know if there is a MAXIMUM height limit? My primary concerns are with the "thrill rides" such as Space, Splash, Indy, etc.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros To my knowledge, there is no maximum height limits. I think the only place where it could realistically be a problem is Space Mountain, but I've never heard of it being an issue. When they test attractions, they have to have a certain size ride envelope for where guests could realistically reach and touch. If anything is too close to the track, it must be removed. I'm 6'1", and I've ridden Space with my hands up (adding another 10-12" to my seated height) and never hit anything. Your friend might want to keep his hands to himself though...
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Also, something else to consider is fitting in the seats. Again at Space (why does that one cause all the problems?), I've seen taller people having issues fitting their knees under the lap bar. The CM's are usually pretty helpful, but I've heard that it helps to sit in rows 2, 3, 5, and 6, since the front of each car has a little less leg room. In the rear rows, you can stick your toes under the seat in front of you, which allows your knees to go down a little lower for the bar to fit over.
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf Yeah, Space does seem to be the most problematic. I was also thinking Screamin' might be an issue - not much leg room there either. I wonder if anyone has been turned away from those for being too tall? He's pretty skinny though so he might be able to squeeze into some of the tighter spots. But in Europe he has been refused admission to a number of thrill rides because of his height so I guess we'll just hope for the best.
Originally Posted By alphabetmom My husband is 6'7", and he has trouble getting his knees under the bar and it is painful so he now refuses to even attempt. I did not know about rows 2,3,5.&6, great tip. I doubt I can convince my husband it is worth it though. He also has trouble on screaming but not near the trouble as space mountain.
Originally Posted By Hista98 to answer your question yes there have been people turned away from riding spaace mountian Shaqille O'Neil is not allowed on because he does not fit. Muhllond madness may also be hard for your firend to fit into.
Originally Posted By essbeeboyd My husband is 6'4" and also has problems with Space Mountain. He is all legs. He can get the lap bar down by crossing his ankles. Getting out is where he has problems as it not as easy as you think to uncross them.
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl My son is 6'6". I've never noticed him having a problem. He's never been turned away. I'll ask him next time we talk. He is generally miserable on airplanes.
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf Well, we got back a week ago. My friend ended up going on everything he wanted but it was a very tight fit on Space Mountain. In fact, it banged up his knees so badly that once was enough for him. But everything else worked out just fine.
Originally Posted By rafiki72 I am 6'10 and onlu have problems on Space and Screamin.....like the other person said...you have to cross your legs to get the bar down...and on Space...careful with your hands up....otherwise all other rides have enough room...plus we get good views of Fantasmic and Fireworks etc....
Originally Posted By jbkuchon I don't feel sorry for all of you giants. I'm not even quite 5' tall and I have trouble reaching things and sliding around too much.
