How Rough is Matterhorn?

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JoFu said:
My biggest complaint as a tall and big guy is leg room, the new bobsleds suck for anyone who's above average in height. For me the ride was always rough, the dips and less banked turns make it harsh. It didn't become something I'm less likely to ride until the new bobsleds made me practice yoga poses while going through those dips and turns, no amount of cushioning is going to change that because cushioning isn't the problem.
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All reasons why I said that they have to be looking into making the attraction less battering for riders like you. ;) You aren't the only person who has said these things.
 
Rich T

Rich T

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The older (2nd Gen) sleds had so much leg & wiggle room, I had no problem, because I could anticipate the rough spots and shift/lean to lessen the impact. Now it's just POW, BAM, roaaaar, KA-THUNK, THUD, rooaaaar, CLONK.....splaaaaaashsplash.....BONK...Permanecer sentados por favor, and there's no way to change your posture or position.

It makes me sad 'cause this is one of my favorite coasters in the world. I love the organic, hand-made feel of the track layout, which is unlike any other ride on Earth. It really has always been rough, and it's always been designed as a kinda-cheating coaster, because it's always had those spinning tires to kick the sleds forward in spots where they need a boost. I'm old enough (reeeallly old enough) to have taken many rides on the original single sleds though the unthemed-interior version. In '76 I took a ride even though I had a splitting headache before boarding... really bad decision. With the dual-sleds the ride got a little jerkier in the speed-up slow-down dept., but the leg room, as I said, gave you room to anticipate and soften the jolts.

Matterhorn will always be rough, but the new Sleds have amplified that part of it. I think the only way to really smooth out the ride would be a total teardown, redesign and rebuild. I'd settle for comfier sleds and a 24/7 on-site welding crew.
 
StarWarsGirl

StarWarsGirl

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Thank you for the tips everyone. I have been since the new sleds were installed (which in my case are better; the old ones were huge for 5ft me, and I had absolutely no way of bracing). I will consult my doctor and my massage therapist (who also happens to be my best friend) to see what they think. I'm more concerned about my neck than my back. My back's not great, but I have a weak spot in my neck that might be more problematic. If I decide to give it a try, I'll do what Endor Sightseer suggested and stick with the Fantasyland side for now.

Thanks again. :)
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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One of your family members could also ride it and report back if they think you could handle it. Since they probably know about the severity of your back/neck problems.

I have found the front seats easier for bracing myself for the bumps since it seems more roomy to me, but I am a little taller than you. So maybe you would want an second or third seat.
 
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doctornick

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GiveMeTheMusic said:
You'll be disappointed. There's no such thing as minimal waits at DLR anymore.
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Amen to that. Was just there last week (granted, spring break) and you couldn't even go on the likes of Pinocchio or SWSA mid-day without a 20 minute wait.

There is such a dramatic difference between DL and DCA in that regard. Most of the "lesser" rides at DCA are walk-ons even on the busiest days.
 
ToInfinityAndBeyond

ToInfinityAndBeyond

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doctornick said:
Amen to that. Was just there last week (granted, spring break) and you couldn't even go on the likes of Pinocchio or SWSA mid-day without a 20 minute wait.

There is such a dramatic difference between DL and DCA in that regard. Most of the "lesser" rides at DCA are walk-ons even on the busiest days.
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Would kill for a 20 minute wait for ANYTHING at MK on the other coast, though...
 
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doctornick

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ToInfinityAndBeyond said:
Would kill for a 20 minute wait for ANYTHING at MK on the other coast, though...
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You mean at WDW? WDW always has plenty of attractions, even on busy days, that are short waits (at least in my experience). The Peoplemover for one and there are a ton of shows (at least one in each land) -- CBJ, Tiki room, Philharmagic, CoP, Laugh Floor, HoP. That was a running joke of ours in DL -- the only thing that every had the elusive "5 min" wait mid-day was the Tiki Room (I'm sure Lincoln would also be a "walk on" and they do have Launch Bay/Super Hero HQ for walking around). It made me realize how few shows that DL has compared to MK, even though as commonly mentioned DL has a ton more rides.
 
Californian Elitist

Californian Elitist

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doctornick said:
You mean at WDW? WDW always has plenty of attractions, even on busy days, that are short waits (at least in my experience). The Peoplemover for one and there are a ton of shows (at least one in each land) -- CBJ, Tiki room, Philharmagic, CoP, Laugh Floor, HoP. That was a running joke of ours in DL -- the only thing that every had the elusive "5 min" wait mid-day was the Tiki Room (I'm sure Lincoln would also be a "walk on" and they do have Launch Bay/Super Hero HQ for walking around). It made me realize how few shows that DL has compared to MK, even though as commonly mentioned DL has a ton more rides.
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I wouldn't say Disneyland has few shows. That's a little far-fetched.
 
OliveMcFly

OliveMcFly

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The only issue I encountered at almost 6ft was leg room. I walked away with a decent sized bruise on my knee.
Sadly it was not in the shape of Mickey :)
 

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