Loud Rides

[scrapbookmom5174]

DD(7) is terrified of loud noises. Since this is our very first trip to WDW ever (I've been to Disneyland before), I was wondering what rides, shows, parades should I be aware of? I started watching some of the rides on YouTube to get an idea of things, but I know you veterans would have a better idea. I thought I might show her some of the rides on YouTube so she has a better idea of what to expect and won't freak out when a loud bang comes.

Any ideas would be so helpful. She has always been terrified of loud sirens, balloons popping, fireworks, etc....

Thanks

[beksy]

Obviously Sounds Dangerous probably wouldn't be a good idea. Dinosaur in AK is loud too from what I've heard. I don't know about POTC. It doesn't really seem loud to me but it does have cannons going off. Wishes, Illuminations, and Fantasmic would probably bother her. I'm not sure how loud Ellen is at Epcot. Some of the shows at DHS might be too loud too, like Indiana Jones and Light, Motor, Action. One thing I read recently was from a parent that had a child who was bothered with loud noises. They used the earmuffs that go behind her neck so she can still enjoy the rides but with the noises muffled. Earplugs might be an idea too. Hope this helps!

[Imagineer1981]

Star Tours is loud as well.

[DisneyGlutton]

I would agree with what was said above, except that PotC (the cannons are very muffled) and Ellen's (can't think what would be loud) should be okay.

Stitch's Great Escape is another loud one, too.

[DreamFinder2]

I would agree with what was said above, except that PotC (the cannons are very muffled) and Ellen's (can't think what would be loud) should be okay.

I disagree about Ellen's in Epcot...the "big bang" scene is one of (if not THE) loudest sounds at WDW.

[SBETigg]

Journey Into Your Imagination bothered my daughter. It isn't loud all the way through, but there is a scene with loud noises.

[Raye3201]

Absolutely avoid Dinosaur at all costs - it is very very loud and absolutely terrified my DS (6). I would also avoid Its Tough to Be a Bug...it is loud and dark, a combination that can set off some children. When I had to leave with my DD (5) there were many other parents doing the same.
Mission space is loud and I'd recommending avoiding that one also.
I bet Soarin' would be good though...it is not too loud and it's a great ride.

[disneyworld55925592]

the new toy story mania in dhs is a game where you are sometimes breaking plates and popoping balloons it can get loud

[ojeilatan]

Glad to meet another DL-er who's a bit unfamiliar with WDW - our second trip is this June!

Quite a few Magic Kingdom rides you compare to DL's, and how she's fared on them (i.e. pirates, haunted mansion, and soarin and Tower of terror in cali adventure) In my opinion, Disney in general is quite loud. If it's loud, sudden noises that are the issue though, it narrows down the field of 'can't do attractions'. Some mental prepartion before hand may help, as will the earplugs, as mentioned numerous times. And, maybe you'll luck out and she will be so wrapped up it won't bother her!

Have a great trip; WDW can be mind boggling at times but it's worth every single second!

[*Liz*]

Avoid Dinosaur at all costs! I'm 24 and hate loud noises and even I have to ride this ride with my eyes closed with my head down.

[the other micki]

I remember Rocknrollercoaster being pretty loud (but woo hoo, it was fun!)

[Here we go again...]

Backlot Tour Water Canons. You can always walk right through and bypass the show.

Lights Motor Action can get loud.

RNRC has the very loud music.

The ghosts that pop up on HM no longer scream so I think that would be okay....

I would stay away from all of the fireworks though. Or, try the ear muff or plugs. You might start by watching Wishes on the beach at the Poly with ear plugs. If it works you can try a park. If not, go inside and get awat from the noise.

[animalkingdomguy]

The queue for test track is loud and annoying. Given the slow pace of the line, you are subjected to numberous loud car crashes and the music with its monotonous thump-thump-thump cadence bouncing off all the hard surfaces of the ride building is quite a bit to handle.

[j&j]

what a shame so many noises, of course miss the fireworks shows. no pirates they shoot guns. small world would be good ride music is a pain but still quiet. the ride in mexico the fireworks there is also not loud.

[MickeyMousse]

Star Tours is loud as is the line at Test Track, IMHO.
Rides aside, we also found the TRex restaurant in DTD to be extremely loud!!