Question Five yr old and Everest?

Stitchy · 09-05-2008, 07:26 PM

Well, my daughter had TWO growth spurts this year. Last year, she barely made the height requirement to ride BTM, Splash and Soarin. Now, she's over 44 inches! Me and hubby were checking out height requirements on WDW's rides, and saw that Everest's level is 44 inches. So, we are considering letting her ride. A little backstory...this child is a thrill rider. She adores BTM, and Splash. And she loves the HUGE wooden roller coaster here in town. Even I can't ride that. But, her and her father LOVE it. I know there's no loops in Everest, which is the only reason I am even considering it. Anything with loops is off limits for her. But, I am still wondering if this is something she'd be okay on. I've only rode three times....and will ride again once we get there, and then make my final decision. what do ya'll think?

mikeland · 09-05-2008, 07:34 PM

If she loves BTMRR, she will love Everest even more. It's lots of fun.

TDLFAN · 09-06-2008, 01:17 AM

She will be fine. If not, let her cry until she gets over the scare.

Stitchy · 09-06-2008, 09:19 AM

yeah. I'm thinking that I'll let her ride. She rode ToT last trip....that was in Oct. She didn't like it while she was on the ride, but, when she got off....she kept talking about how much she liked it.

Space Mountain · 09-06-2008, 11:27 AM

Yea Everest is a great ride and she'll love it if she likes things like BTM and especially wooden coasters - those are more jerky than everest... hehe trust me.

-SPACE

OFTEric · 09-06-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitchy

yeah. I'm thinking that I'll let her ride. She rode ToT last trip....that was in Oct. She didn't like it while she was on the ride, but, when she got off....she kept talking about how much she liked it.

Let her ride! Give her the option and let her decide! Though I do think you should let her do loops!

BFJen · 09-06-2008, 04:19 PM

She will love it - my son was 6 years old and thought it was the greatest ride ever.

Doug7856 · 09-06-2008, 06:20 PM

My son was five the first time he road EE and loved every minute of it. So far it his most favorite ride of all times!

Doug

Phonedave · 09-06-2008, 06:30 PM

My stock answer - you know your child better than anyone (presumably) so you decide.

However, My youngest did EE when she was 5 and loved it. She did M:S when she was 4, but they would not let her on EE as she was just barely tall enough and the CM said no

-dave

Jerren · 09-07-2008, 08:41 AM

As long as she's tall enough and likes roller coasters she should be fine, EE is a very smooth ride, it dons't knock you around as much as BTM. It kinda reminds me of a steel version of the Wildcat wooded coaster at Hershey park... Which my daughter rode at about 4 years old and is much rougher than EE.

DisneyKirsten · 09-07-2008, 02:32 PM

Looks like your 5 year old is going on EE! I would say, based on how you described her, she will LOVE it. Have fun!

*dsnylndmom* · 09-07-2008, 02:36 PM

I'm with the let her ride group! My oldest is a thrillseeker and he would've loved EE at that age.

MJMcB · 09-08-2008, 02:29 PM

my 6 year old likes it and he is afraid to do Tower of Terror so you should be OK

Stitchy · 09-08-2008, 07:56 PM

yeah, I'm thinking she'll be okay. She'll probably want to ride again and again. She's a thrill rider....just like her daddy.

thank you all SOOOO much for your input!!!

09-05-2008, 07:26 PM	#1
Stitchy keepin up with mama kin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hotel California Posts: 13,347	Five yr old and Everest? Well, my daughter had TWO growth spurts this year. Last year, she barely made the height requirement to ride BTM, Splash and Soarin. Now, she's over 44 inches! Me and hubby were checking out height requirements on WDW's rides, and saw that Everest's level is 44 inches. So, we are considering letting her ride. A little backstory...this child is a thrill rider. She adores BTM, and Splash. And she loves the HUGE wooden roller coaster here in town. Even I can't ride that. But, her and her father LOVE it. I know there's no loops in Everest, which is the only reason I am even considering it. Anything with loops is off limits for her. But, I am still wondering if this is something she'd be okay on. I've only rode three times....and will ride again once we get there, and then make my final decision. what do ya'll think? __________________ Time Don't let it slip away Raise yo' drinkin' glass Here's to yesterday -Aerosmith

09-05-2008, 07:34 PM	#2
mikeland World Traveler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aventura, FL Posts: 3,729	Re: Five yr old and Everest? If she loves BTMRR, she will love Everest even more. It's lots of fun. __________________

09-06-2008, 01:17 AM	#3
TDLFAN Halloween Pals at TDS. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 13,258	Re: Five yr old and Everest? She will be fine. If not, let her cry until she gets over the scare. __________________ Check out the Micechat Weekend Update every Saturday morning! Go there or be squared!!! http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/weekend-update/ This week 11/07/09 featuring TDR Halloween photos.

09-06-2008, 09:19 AM	#4
Stitchy keepin up with mama kin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hotel California Posts: 13,347	Re: Five yr old and Everest? yeah. I'm thinking that I'll let her ride. She rode ToT last trip....that was in Oct. She didn't like it while she was on the ride, but, when she got off....she kept talking about how much she liked it. __________________ Time Don't let it slip away Raise yo' drinkin' glass Here's to yesterday -Aerosmith

09-06-2008, 11:27 AM	#5
Space Mountain Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 130	Re: Five yr old and Everest? Yea Everest is a great ride and she'll love it if she likes things like BTM and especially wooden coasters - those are more jerky than everest... hehe trust me. -SPACE __________________

09-06-2008, 04:19 PM	#7
BFJen For You! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Idaho Falls Posts: 10,373	Re: Five yr old and Everest? She will love it - my son was 6 years old and thought it was the greatest ride ever. __________________ Will trade husband for Disneyland and DCA Pins!

09-06-2008, 06:20 PM	#8
Doug7856 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13	Re: Five yr old and Everest? My son was five the first time he road EE and loved every minute of it. So far it his most favorite ride of all times! Doug

09-06-2008, 06:30 PM	#9
Phonedave Why can't you tune a fish Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NE New Jersey - Yeah thats the place Posts: 2,338	Re: Five yr old and Everest? My stock answer - you know your child better than anyone (presumably) so you decide. However, My youngest did EE when she was 5 and loved it. She did M:S when she was 4, but they would not let her on EE as she was just barely tall enough and the CM said no -dave __________________ "I'm gonna build my own amusement park. But with gambling and hookers!" - Bender "You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity." - Bullet Tooth Tony

09-07-2008, 08:41 AM	#10
Jerren Disneyholic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,540	Re: Five yr old and Everest? As long as she's tall enough and likes roller coasters she should be fine, EE is a very smooth ride, it dons't knock you around as much as BTM. It kinda reminds me of a steel version of the Wildcat wooded coaster at Hershey park... Which my daughter rode at about 4 years old and is much rougher than EE. __________________ Brad Magical Travel - Sponsors of the MiceChat Disney Cruise Line Forum Authorized Disney Vacation Planners http://yourmagicaltravelplanner.com bradm@magicaltravel.com (800) 883-1535 - Ext 23

09-07-2008, 02:32 PM	#11
DisneyKirsten New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Five yr old and Everest? Looks like your 5 year old is going on EE! I would say, based on how you described her, she will LOVE it. Have fun!

09-07-2008, 02:36 PM	#12
dsnylndmom Happy Halloween! MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Still wishing I was back at the Poly Posts: 46,740 Blog Entries: 40	Re: Five yr old and Everest? I'm with the let her ride group! My oldest is a thrillseeker and he would've loved EE at that age. __________________ Delta Mu Chi Alpha ΔΜΧΑ Your hopes and wishes are your own -- you cannot ever let them be defined by others.

09-08-2008, 02:29 PM	#13
MJMcB We'll hold them at bay Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,696	Re: Five yr old and Everest? my 6 year old likes it and he is afraid to do Tower of Terror so you should be OK __________________ www.mouseextra.com The website for the Disney fanatic

09-08-2008, 07:56 PM	#14
Stitchy keepin up with mama kin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hotel California Posts: 13,347	Re: Five yr old and Everest? yeah, I'm thinking she'll be okay. She'll probably want to ride again and again. She's a thrill rider....just like her daddy. thank you all SOOOO much for your input!!! __________________ Time Don't let it slip away Raise yo' drinkin' glass Here's to yesterday -Aerosmith

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