Can a woman who is 4-6 weeks pregnant go on rides at Disney World such as Space Mountain or the Rock n' Roller

Answer 1

Can she? Yes. Should she? Absolutely not. She will likely have a miscarriage. It would be in the best interests of the unborn child AND the mother to not risk riding these roller coasters, especially the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster which has numerous loops. Not only could this harm the unborn child, it could harm the expectant mother as well.

Here's a link for the theme park section of the Walt Disney World website...

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/parkOverview?id=ParkOverviewPage

Click on one of the four parks, click on one of the attractions, scroll down a bit, and read the Additional Details. Any rides that are unfit for expectant mothers will say this:
"For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride."

Here's a link to another Walt Disney World website with a section especially for expectant mothers...

http://allearsnet.com/pl/pregnant.htm

She can still enjoy the Walt Disney World theme parks while pregnant. While you're riding Space Mountain and the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster she can wait for you on a nearby bench, relax, and imagine how wonderful it's going to be to bring her child there someday.

Hope I could help!

* And actually, just to correct the ditz below (ditzychik), they can stop you. If it's visually obvious that she is pregnant or she mentions it, they have the right to not allow you on the attraction. This is endangerment to the unborn child. If the Cast Members at WDW allowed a pregnant woman onto a ride that was unfit for her condition and she had a miscarriage, this could really hurt the Walt Disney Company's reputation. I doubt they'd even risk it.

ditzychik - so your fiance knew about all these women endangering themselves and their unborn children and he didn't do a thing about it? How pathetic! Hopefully, he'll care more for his own children's well-being if he ever has any. And as a Cast Member, you should know - a woman who's nine months pregnant won't even fit properly onto the attractions that are unfit for pregnant women, like Space Mountain, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Expedition Everest, etc.

Yeah, use your common sense. The shoulder restraints go past the shoulders just below the chest and to the stomach. Yes, the size of your stomach can affect whether or not the shoulder restraints will fit properly. Believe it or not, I've been to Walt Disney World before, and I have seen heavier set people fit on the rides. However, I also saw a man escorted from the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith because the size of his gut wouldn't allow the should restraints to fit comfortably. I don't disagree that a Cast Member could force the should restraints or even a lap bar over a nine month-pregnant woman, but I'm pretty sure it would be uncomfortable and even painful for the expectant mother.

lol Walt Disney World needs to do a MUCH better job selecting their Cast Members. "The restraints that go over the shoulders have nothing to do with the stomach." LOL Are you kidding me? That is the most senseless thing I've ever heard. It's hilarious.

Answer 2

I didn't ride Space Mountain after the 8th time I've been to Disneyworld because I was so scared at first. However, after I went on, it was the BEST RIDE IN THE WORLD (for me). It starts off where you're sitting with one person in a seat, and 3 seats in a "car," and you go through some blue lights that blink. You go to the hill part, where you go up a hill, and then you go down and enter the star place (the main part of the ride) and you do some turns (they're not that sharp, but they might twist you around a little) and it's impossible not to scream! You go down a couple of times, and somewhere kind of near the end, you go through another enclosed tube, this time with blinking red lights. You do some more twists and falls, and then you exit the ride. There are no STEEP falls or VERY SHARP turns, and it never goes upside down. Also, there are two tracks to choose from when you enter. You can go on the right or left. One of them is more exciting than the other, I think, so if you don't like one of them, you can try the other. I hope this helps!

Answer 3

No. It is posted at these rides that pregnant women should not ride. There are some cases of course where a woman is 4 to 6 weeks and doesn't know she is pregnant and might ride these rides. I know i went to an amusement park when I was 5 weeks but I didn't know I was pregnant. I didn't ride any roller coasters but I did ride a scrambler type ride. My son is 7 months now and healthy. However if she knows she is pregnant then she should abide by the posted signs and not ride. It's just not worth the risk.

Answer 4

Disney, Six Flags, Busch Gardens and even your local state fair all pose warning signs not to ride certain rides during pregnancy. Although there are no studies documenting a problem with these types of rides while you are pregnant, there are no studies documenting that they are safe either.

The concern with roller coasters, thrill rides, and virtual rides during pregnancy is associated with the rapid starts and stops, the jarring forces, and the pressures against the body that occurs during these types of rides. This rigorous activity creates additional jarring forces within the uterus that may lead to premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus, which is called placental abruption.

The jarring force from even slow automobile accidents has caused placental abruption and other complications for women who are pregnant even when the trauma is not directly to the uterus. Although the jarring force is usually less with amusement park rides, it still warrants precaution.

Although there are women who have been pregnant and ridden the various thrill rides without complication, it is a risk that should be avoided. Amusement parks are good at identifying rides that pose risks to pregnant women.

The safest course of action is to play it safe and avoid the rides that pose a risk; you can always return to the park and enjoy the rides after you deliver your baby.

Answer 5

You can do what you like, they can't stop you due to the fact that you are pregnant, besides if you are only 4-6 wks they wouldn't be able to tell anyway. My fiance used to work at Rock n' Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror and he would tell me about women that are 9 months or so pregnant that rode the rides.
Now there are signs everywhere including the park maps stating that it is not advisable to ride the rides if you are pregnant, and because of that if anything were to happen to your baby Disney is NOT held reliable.

Personally I wouldn't risk the chance and ride if I were you, especially considering you are still in your first trimester and this is the highest chance of a m/c occurring. Just wait until you have your child and you can enjoy yourself all you want! There are plenty of other things you can do to enjoy your trip at Disney, shows, fireworks, food, shopping, meet and greets, etc...

Katlyn ♥ Disney, Yes he saw women ride the rides all the time. Before they even tried to get on the ride he told them of the potential risks they were putting on themselves and their unborn child. He would even call the manager on duty at the time and they would do the same thing, but some of the women didn't want to hear it and rode anyway. The rides can and does hold heavier set people, just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean they don't. The restraints that go over the shoulders have nothing to do with the stomach.

Answer 6

Due to the "overall lack of historical data", no one is making any
hard claims on the subject of roller coasters, who should not use them
and when.

There have been short term studies done and they concluded "that there
is a health risk to some people, but those people are already warned
against riding roller coasters...".*

*Source: WASHINGTON (Reuters Health)
URL: http://www.baylorhealth.com/HealthNews/reuters/NewsStory0225200316.htm

The article goes on to say that "roller coasters pose the greatest
risk to people with heart conditions, epilepsy or prior head, neck or
back injuries; those who have had bone surgery in the past; and
pregnant women".

The issue at heart is the fast speed, G-Forces exerted, and the
"whiplash" effect from sudden turns or acceleration/deceleration.

Below are attached articles (with excerpts where possible) on the
subject of pregnant women riding roller coasters. From my reading I
have found that most amusement parks already post signs advising
against pregnant women riding the coasters. If a woman is visibly
pregnant, chances are she won't even be allowed on the ride.

It is my opinion that until a very conclusive study has been done with
a lot of historical data to back it up, pregnant women are at best to
stay away from such rides regardless of the stage of pregnancy. This
conclusion is based mainly on the articles I am attaching.

Site: TechTV
Title: The Tech Of Roller Coasters
URL: http://www.techtv.com/thetechof/story/0,24330,3375112,00.html
Excerpt: "Roller coasters throughout the world post signs forbidding
pregnant women and young children from riding them. But at the rapid
rate coasters are progressing, it's a wonder there aren't more
categories on that list. Perhaps some rides, many of which you can see
on the latest episode of "The Tech Of: Roller Coasters," should be
accompanied by signs that read, "Do not ride this coaster if you're
afraid of harrowing heights, death-defying drops, stomach-churning
twists, or mind-numbing loops."

Site: Mon's View Message Forum
Title: Amusement park ride
http://www.momsview.com/discus/messages/41/13067.html

Site: BabyMed
Title: Roller coaster Ride
URL: http://www.babymed.com/docs/english/745.asp

Answer 7

Unfortunately, I do not believe so:

-All rides like that always say to avoid if pregnant
-You may not even be permitted to go on dumbo or the haunted house
-What you can do is call Disney and speak to someone who can tell you for sure
-If there is any doubt at all, do not ride them for the sake of the baby's health

Answer 8

It is not recommended. But to be certain, have her call her doctor and ask about it. Why take a risk?

I recommend fun, but tamer rides like Pirates, Soarin', and Haunted Mansion.

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Have a great time!

Answer 9

of course she may comfortable do most anything she has normaly done in the past as long as the morning sickness keeps its ugly head out of sight

Answer 10

I say, anything that can harm you when your not pregnant, don't do it when you are pregnant. Take ever precaution to keep the baby healthy!!!!