Rock 'N' RollerCoaster

[SnowWhite71]

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Jeez my five yr old daughter went on it last year and she can't wait to do it again this year!!! So not anything to be afraid of!! It's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your daughter must be really tall to ride that at 5. My 10 yr old will be riding the first time in June. Couldn't get her on it last year. I agree it is awesome!

 

[Slipknot]

I'm actually not entirely sure why the official reasoning for the Cast Members now asking the guests to check their own restraints instead of the Cast doing it.

Easy. "Inappropriate" conduct. How many idiots would try and claim that a CM touched them or their kid(s) while checking the restraints? No CMs touching you, no way to claim something that didn't really happen.

 

[AswaySuller]

I'm actually not entirely sure why the official reasoning for the Cast Members now asking the guests to check their own restraints instead of the Cast doing it. I mean it doesn't matter, they're both safe practices, but being a theme park management major, it interests me.

One reason I could think of would be to prevent strain on the Cast Members backs from rides that are "lower" such as Barnstormer, Big Thunder Mountain. Some of the lapbars even have little "grab handles" specifically for the Cast to use, such as Everest and Space Mountain, but they're not used obviously.

Another reason (which is what I've heard is the official reason, but I don't believe it) would be to release the park from any liability. Since the guest is checking the restraint, and if the restraint isn't locked, it's now the guests fault since they didn't notify anyone. Yes, I know it's a dumb reason, but I've heard that. Don't yell at me and say it's a stupid reason, I know. I'm telling you now that I agree it's a stupid reason.

Anywho, all rides at Disney are safe if everyone meets the posted height requirement.

It probably also releases liability of a cast member accidentally brushing past a guests chest area and or hurting them in pushing an already tight restraint tighter to them.

 

[disneydata]

I'm actually not entirely sure why the official reasoning for the Cast Members now asking the guests to check their own restraints instead of the Cast doing it. I mean it doesn't matter, they're both safe practices, but being a theme park management major, it interests me.

One reason I could think of would be to prevent strain on the Cast Members backs from rides that are "lower" such as Barnstormer, Big Thunder Mountain. Some of the lapbars even have little "grab handles" specifically for the Cast to use, such as Everest and Space Mountain, but they're not used obviously.

Another reason (which is what I've heard is the official reason, but I don't believe it) would be to release the park from any liability. Since the guest is checking the restraint, and if the restraint isn't locked, it's now the guests fault since they didn't notify anyone. Yes, I know it's a dumb reason, but I've heard that. Don't yell at me and say it's a stupid reason, I know. I'm telling you now that I agree it's a stupid reason.

Anywho, all rides at Disney are safe if everyone meets the posted height requirement.

Both of your reasons are the correct reasons. You win the prize!

 

[SteveUK]

Rides are designed to make you feel nervous and uneasy - that's the basis of the excitement and the thrill. If you have any concerns about the safety practice or maintenance etc at Disney, just remember they are the biggest and best for a reason - and they cannot afford to let something as important as guest safety slip at all.

So whilst you will feel more scared about to get on a thrill ride, remind yourself that you were in far more danger on the bus getting to the park.