Jeddie
06-03-2011, 04:16 PM
176 days to go, got all our ADRs made, travel arrangements pretty much in order, so I started to think about different and new attractaion experiences, and realized that our DD-4 (who will be almost 5 at travel time), passed 40inches in height at a recent doctor's visit and now "qualifies" for some pretty awesome rides. :D Then I realized that DD-2 (will be almost 3 at travel time), who is pretty tall for her age, may actually end up close to that point too. But are they ready? :scratch: I wanted to share my thoughts and see if anyone had similar thoughts, experiences, and most importantly, what were the outcomes (the good, the bad, and the ugly :fit: ):
MK
Splash Mountain
I'm thinking no problem, they'll like everything this ride has to offer, including the drop, and I feel a lot better that they have the lap bar now (being that they are both skinny peanuts). DD-2 is also the dare devil of the two of them.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
I think both again may be fine for this. DD-4 has been on the Barnstormer when she was 2 1/2, and other kid coasters. DD-2 should have gone on a kid coaster before too by this point, and I think she will love them.
Stitch's Great Escape
I actually think DD-4 would be scared of this, even more so than DD-2, since its really dark and may be a little too much sensory overload for either of them. DW and I have only been on this once before, and don't remember the experience as well as others.
Epcot
Soarin'
Unfortunately, I think DD-2 is too young for this great attraction, reason being that it is such a thrill to the senses, she may not be able to handle it. I'm having the hardest time thinking how DD-4 would handle it, again, is it too much of an experience?
Test Track
No problems here for either of them. This may be 1 of 2 thrill rides our entire family traveling together (6) will be able to ride if DD-2 makes it :D
DHS
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Although I know they would love the elevator drop sequence, getting to that point might give them nightmares for a month, so I'm thinking this is a no for both.
Star Tours
I admit I am a little biased with this attraction since I love Star Wars and this ride was the best thing since blue milk when I first rode it in DLR, and I think they would both enjoy this ride. Even though its a more intense simulator experience than Soarin', its more intimate being in the enclosed Star Speeder, and that would be both comforting and add to the fun for both of them.
Animal Kingdom
Kali River Rapids
This is the 2 of 2 for thrill rides I think our whole family can enjoy. My only reservation is that its completely free from any type of track, so would/could it be too rough for either of them?
Dinosaur
No way. We're not even sure how they'll be in Ellen's Energy Adventure.
I think that covers them all, but if I missed something, please let me know. Thanks everyone!
MK
Splash Mountain
I'm thinking no problem, they'll like everything this ride has to offer, including the drop, and I feel a lot better that they have the lap bar now (being that they are both skinny peanuts). DD-2 is also the dare devil of the two of them.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
I think both again may be fine for this. DD-4 has been on the Barnstormer when she was 2 1/2, and other kid coasters. DD-2 should have gone on a kid coaster before too by this point, and I think she will love them.
Stitch's Great Escape
I actually think DD-4 would be scared of this, even more so than DD-2, since its really dark and may be a little too much sensory overload for either of them. DW and I have only been on this once before, and don't remember the experience as well as others.
Epcot
Soarin'
Unfortunately, I think DD-2 is too young for this great attraction, reason being that it is such a thrill to the senses, she may not be able to handle it. I'm having the hardest time thinking how DD-4 would handle it, again, is it too much of an experience?
Test Track
No problems here for either of them. This may be 1 of 2 thrill rides our entire family traveling together (6) will be able to ride if DD-2 makes it :D
DHS
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Although I know they would love the elevator drop sequence, getting to that point might give them nightmares for a month, so I'm thinking this is a no for both.
Star Tours
I admit I am a little biased with this attraction since I love Star Wars and this ride was the best thing since blue milk when I first rode it in DLR, and I think they would both enjoy this ride. Even though its a more intense simulator experience than Soarin', its more intimate being in the enclosed Star Speeder, and that would be both comforting and add to the fun for both of them.
Animal Kingdom
Kali River Rapids
This is the 2 of 2 for thrill rides I think our whole family can enjoy. My only reservation is that its completely free from any type of track, so would/could it be too rough for either of them?
Dinosaur
No way. We're not even sure how they'll be in Ellen's Energy Adventure.
I think that covers them all, but if I missed something, please let me know. Thanks everyone!